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![]() | Best Practices for Securing Your Small Business in the Digital Age Cybersecurity refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect digital information and systems from attacks, unauthorized access, damage, and disruption. - read more
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![]() | Understanding Cyber Threats and How They Affect Your Finances Cyber threats refer to malicious acts that seek to damage data, steal information, or disrupt digital operations. These threats can come in various forms, such as malware, phishing attacks, ransomware, and more. - read more
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![]() | Cyber Insurance: Safeguarding Your Business Assets and Reputation in the Digital Age Cyber Insurance is a type of insurance policy that protects businesses against internet-based risks and threats. This policy covers damages and losses caused by cyber attacks, such as theft of customer information, network downtime, and damage to reputation. - read more
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![]() | Protecting Your Business from Online Threats: The Benefits of Cyber Insurance In today's digital age, businesses are increasingly becoming more vulnerable to online threats. Cyber attacks are not just limited to large corporations. Small businesses are also at risk and can suffer severe financial losses due to cyber threats. It is essential for small businesses to invest in cyber insurance. Cyber insurance offers protection against online threats, providing financial assistance if a company experiences a data breach, cyber attack, or other forms of cybercrime. - read more
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![]() | The Essential Guide to Cyber Insurance for Australian Businesses Cyber insurance is a type of insurance designed to protect businesses from internet-based risks and, more generally, from risks relating to information technology infrastructure and activities. It covers losses related to data breaches, cyber extortion, and other kinds of cyber attacks. - read more
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Case Studies: The True Impact of Cyber Attacks on Australian Small Businesses As we delve into the digital era, the number of cyber threats that challenge Australian small businesses is significantly on the rise. Cyber attacks have become more sophisticated, frequent, and continue to disrupt the operations of small enterprises, often with devastating consequences. The need to fortify defenses against such threats has never been more paramount. - read more
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The Essential Guide to Cyber Insurance for Australian Small Businesses In the digital age, Australian small businesses find themselves navigating a world where online presence isn't just an advantage, it’s a necessity. With this increased online activity comes heightened vulnerability to cyber threats, making the protection of digital assets an urgent priority. - read more
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Protecting Your Business from Online Threats: The Benefits of Cyber Insurance In today's digital age, businesses are increasingly becoming more vulnerable to online threats. Cyber attacks are not just limited to large corporations. Small businesses are also at risk and can suffer severe financial losses due to cyber threats. It is essential for small businesses to invest in cyber insurance. Cyber insurance offers protection against online threats, providing financial assistance if a company experiences a data breach, cyber attack, or other forms of cybercrime. - read more
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Understanding the Cost of Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses and How to Avoid Them Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyber attacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business processes. - read more
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From Phishing to Hacking: Examining the Coverage Options of Cyber Insurance Policies In today's digital landscape, Australian small businesses face a myriad of cyber risks that can threaten their operations and financial stability. From sophisticated phishing scams to debilitating hacking attacks, the need to safeguard against such digital threats has never been more pressing. This introductory guide serves to illuminate the complexities of the cyber risk environment within Australia, focusing on the small business sector's unique vulnerabilities. - read more
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![]() | Business Relief as Insurance Rates Decline Worldwide 11 Feb 2025: Paige Estritori In a new development that could signal relief for global businesses, the latest data from Marsh's commercial price monitor indicates a broad decline in insurance rates during the last quarter of 2025. This trend is especially marked in the Australia-Pacific region, which experienced an 8% reduction, making it the standout market globally. - read more |
![]() | Perth Construction Firm Penalised for Insurance Lapse 11 Feb 2025: Paige Estritori A construction company in Perth has been penalised for initiating building works without securing the legally-required home indemnity insurance, resulting in a $3500 fine and an additional $736 in costs. - read more |
![]() | Stringent Conditions Imposed on Workers' Compensation Self-Insurer 11 Feb 2025: Paige Estritori A major property company in New South Wales has come under intense scrutiny following a recent evaluation of its workers' compensation system. The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) found several compliance and claims management discrepancies in the self-insurance operations of ISS Property Services. - read more |
![]() | Queensland's Persistent Flood Woes: A Call for Resilient Rebuilding 05 Feb 2025: Paige Estritori The recent floods in northern Queensland have left a significant mark, with the Insurance Council of Australia reporting 1,435 insurance claims following the heavy rains. As the weather slowly begins to clear, residents of Townsville have started returning home, heaving a sigh of relief as the city narrowly avoided severe flooding. - read more |
![]() | ACCC Scrutinizes Major Motor Insurance Mergers 05 Feb 2025: Paige Estritori The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has opened a detailed examination into significant mergers in the motor insurance market. The acquisitions under review include Insurance Australia Group's (IAG) endeavor to acquire RACQ Insurance and Allianz Australia's agreement to purchase RAA Insurance. - read more |