As I was researching the tragic fire at the Le Constellation Nightclub in Switzerland, I kept asking myself: have we not learned anything from history? In Lessons Learned Chicago, Dr Susan and I researched the horrific loss of life in the Iroquois Theatre Fire (1903). In this over packed theatre, it is estimated that 575 people were killed on the day of the fire, while […]
Live safely in public places, do not be a follower take the lead – lessons from the Switzerland fire.
The underlying message of this important post is to never assume you are safe in crowded places, Always, know, in advance, at least one alternative emergency exit door and / or pathway to safety and take/lead others. The horrific fire in Switzerland at the “Le Constellation” nightclub where 41 young people lost their lives, some while filming the fire and the equally tragic shootings in […]
Great to see the government is cracking down on dodgy claims operators
I read with interest in InsuranceNEWS.com.au that the government is cracking down on dodgy claims operators, with the article singling out credit hire and accident management companies. I have posted about their practices in the past for years now and have helped quite a few people who have been targeted by such firms including one of our staff here at LMI Group. Hopefully this is […]
LMI turns 27 today
In a fast-paced world, it’s vital to pause and celebrate the milestones that define us. Today, LMI Group marks its 27th anniversary, tracing our journey back to February 25, 1999. My deepest thanks go to the entire LMI team. Your dedication to supporting our clients and your tireless work in building the trusted brand we are today have made this achievement possible. I also thank […]
Significant fine for data breach
I read an article in Lexology that I thought was important enough to share with our readers. ‘The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has secured a Federal Court ruling requiring FIIG Securities Limited (FIIG) to pay $2.5 million in civil penalties for longstanding failures in cyber security and data protection.1 The ruling marks the first time the Federal Court has imposed civil penalties for cyber […]
Anti burst flexi hoses
With burst flexi hoses being such an issue, particularly in strata and home situations, Steve Manning and I have been researching ways to reduce the risk of damage. We have tested a number of shut of valves but over the weekend while in at Trade Link Plumbing Supplies I struck up a conversation with the store manager and she introduced me to a new range […]
Do not get caught with no cover for standard items under and ISR
It is becoming more common that it ought that a schedule shows that there is no coverage for items which have traditionally been insured under an Industrial Special Risks (“ISR“) policy. Below is an extreme example. While this has 13 items shown as “Not Insured” it may only be one or two, but these may well come into play at the time of a claim. […]