Last night was the 10th Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence held at the Establishment Ballroom in Sydney. The not for profit event in support of the Amal Mulia Orphanage for children with special needs was sponsored by Envest, Johns Lyng Group, Munich RE, Ignite Fire Investigations and LMI Group. The night was dedicated to two exceptional professionals that sadly left us this year, Tim Wedlock […]
Finalists Named as Countdown Begins for 10th Annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence
The 10th annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at The Establishment at 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 starting at 5pm on Thursday 27th August 2026. Supply is limited; however you can still purchase tickets here Mansfield awards With 2 weeks to go the 2026 Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence, the judging committee have announced new categories and named the finalists in […]
Nominations close tomorrow for the Mansfield Awards – Have you got your ticket
The 10th annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at The Establishment at 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 starting at 5pm on Thursday 27th August 2026. The Awards acknowledge and celebrate the extremely important and often overlooked work of claims teams in Australia. Nominations for the awards close tomorrow Tuesy 30th June 2026. It is a great night any everyone is invited […]
Journal Article Examines Impact of Residential Fire Sprinklers on E-Scooter Fires Caused by Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Due to the number of fatal and or serious fires involving e-scooters, we at LMI have been doing a lot of research around the risk posed by lithium batteries with the aim of producing a comprehensive course to help the industry and the public understand this risk. On a personal note, other than phones and tablets, I do not allow any charging of lithium batteries […]
Question on Notice of Cancellation – War and Strikes Risks (only).
With the outbreak of hostilities in and around the Middle East many insurers have exercised the War Cancellation Clause in their hull or cargo policies. This has prompted a number of questions being put to me as Insured’s and Brokers were naturally disappointed. First up, I would explain that this is not a new development. While the exclusion of war risks (“Free of Capture and […]
Thanks for all your kind wishes
Just a short post today to thank all those who phoned, sent texts, emails and comments expressing their condolences on the passing of Max Salveson on Monday. So many shared wonderful stories about how willing Max was to share his vast knowledge. I end with just one of the many such comments from Peter, a highly respected insurance technician. Will dearly be missed, a true […]
Glad to see that the Federal Government is cracking down on Subscription Traps.
I read an article by McCullough Robertson explaining that Treasury have released draft legislation on 9th February 2026, proposing amendments to the Australian Consumer Law which introduce a new general prohibition on unfair trading practices and specific obligations to address unfair subscription practices, requiring businesses to simplify cancellation processes and provide timely notices of renewal, among others. The article explained that consultation closed on 23 […]
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 […]
One week to go to the Mansfield Awards – Have you got your ticket
The 9th annual Mansfield Awards for Claims Excellence will be held at The Establishment at 252 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 starting at 5pm on Thursday 31 July 2025. The Awards acknowledge and celebrate the extremely important and often overlooked work of claims teams in Australia. It is a great night any everyone is invited to attend. You can purchase your tickets to this completely […]