By Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Westlawn Insurance 30 April 2018 Unfortunately, many businesses these days are underinsured. While insurance premiums add consistent and significant amounts to a business’ costs, there are many more risks to smooth running of business than may be understood. Seek advice from a Westlawn Insurance Broker today.
By Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Westlawn Insurance 30 October 2017 It’s looking more likely that a wet summer is on the cards this year as the BOM has recently upped the chances of a La Nina weather pattern forming over the Pacific.
On the weekend of 4-5 June 2016, an east coast low pressure system brought torrential rain, gale force winds, flash flooding and damaging surf to many parts of Australia’s east coast. Coinciding with the year’s highest king tides, storm surges eroded beaches and left a row of multi-million dollar beachfront homes at Collaroy on Sydney’s […]
By Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Westlawn Insurance 26 April 2016 How would your business survive a crisis? Natural disasters, vandalism, theft, power outages and equipment failure could occur at any time with little or no warning and have a severe impact on your business.
Winter has certainly arrived with much of south-eastern Australia shivering through last weekend as many higher parts of the ranges, from Victoria through to southern Queensland, were blanketed in snow. While the rare winter snow was welcomed by many, the colder weather has also had deadly consequences for some people trying to stay warm indoors. […]
Recent research conducted by Queensland University of Technology has thrown up some surprising results: stress levels rise as water levels subside. The research, conducted by Kelly Dixon of the university’s School of Psychology and Counselling, examined the mental health impacts caused by both the 2011 Brisbane and 2008 Mackay flood disasters. Ms Dixon presented her […]
Storms, bushfires and floods: living in Northern NSW means living with unpredictable and often destructive weather, especially as the summer months approach. So, before any natural disaster strikes your family home or business, make sure you’re prepared. First, check your insurance policies. Are you covered for damage caused by rising floodwaters or are you only […]
Unfortunately, it’s only after disaster strikes that most people discover the true value of having an Insurance Broker on their side. For one couple who lost everything in the Blue Mountains bushfires of October 2013, their Insurance Broker Lismore minimised the stress and difficulty of what would have otherwise been a hugely traumatic time. Their […]
In the aftermath of the bushfires that swept through the Blue Mountains last October, destroying more than 200 homes and severely damaging a further 110,.a serious issue facing many Australian homeowners was brought to the fore. Many victims who thought they were adequately insured are now coming to terms with the fact that they may […]
