By Chris Dougherty, General Manager, 30 May 2018: Property insurance in the NSW is higher this year because of a controversial system that includes the emergency services levy in insurance premiums for all property owners.
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.
By Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Westlawn Insurance, Choosing the right insurance is vital for protecting your investment. Landlord insurance covering buildings, contents and loss of rent should play a vital role in any property investment strategy.
By Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Westlawn Insurance 27 February 2017 How well do you understand your home insurance policy? Are you confident you’re covered for the risks that might occur to your property? Do you know of any exclusions?
By Chris Dougherty, General Manager, Westlawn Insurance
27 July 2016
How well do you know your home & contents insurance policy? Depending on your policy and insurer, there are any number of situations you could be covered for…
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 […]
If you own an investment property, at the very least you’ll need building insurance and a minimum of $10 million legal liability insurance before a tenant can move in. While a standard building insurance policy may cover your tenanted building for damage caused by events such as fire, water and storm damage, you won’t be […]
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 […]
