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You may have read the sad news recently about a 50 year old man who died in hospital after coming off a Lime Scooter in Brisbane’s Southbank, back in May. Such terrible circumstances, and we extend our sincerest thoughts and prayers to this man’s family and friends. We can’t help but think though, will this…

In Australia, there are only a few months (or weeks for some), that we actually need our “winter doona”. When the temperature drops, a significant fire danger increases around our homes. Flammable items being left too close to heaters (especially bedding, curtains and drying clothes), candles, unattended cooking, open fires, clothes dryers and electric blankets….

Every day we are completely bombarded with advertisements selling “cheap” car insurance, and the savings that can allegedly be made. What can this “saving” cost you in the end? We could write about this topic for hours, however, instead of losing your interest  – we thought we would name a few points for you to consider: As the…

Sale! Sale! Sale! It’s a great time of year to pick up a quick bargain. From equipment upgrades, a new car, building improvements and everything in between, End of Financial Year sales sweep us off our feet, especially as we near our yearly tax time. It’s often a tempting time to buy, however, we can be left off…

According to the Bi-Annual Global Risk Management Survey, damage to Brand and Reputation is the number one concern amongst Australian businesses. The following list reminds us why we need to be vigilant, and ensure we are prepared to see through any difficult situation that may arise. Top 10 Business Challenges: Rank Australia 1 Damage to…

As a valued Citycover Insurance Broker client, we are happy to be able to offer you the benefit of monthly instalments for your Workers Compensation Insurance premiums in conjunction with our business partner, Hunter Premium Funding. Hunter Premium Funding will pay the Workers Compensation Insurance premium on your behalf to WorkCover Qld, and then you…

Our goal is to provide such great service that you will want to tell others about the value Citycover can provide. It really is the best compliment you can give us. As a way of giving back, and saying thank you, we would like to recognise and reward you also. Over the past few years,…

Helpful “Home Tips” when no one is home When you are away, a quiet and empty home becomes a prime target for intruders. Especially because they have less chance of being disturbed, and the offence can go undetected for hours, days, weeks or even months. Intruders do look for signs that a home is unoccupied,…

A guide to Business insurance. In Australia alone, we spend $200 million on Easter chocolate each year… (Ok I didn’t spend that much, but I certainly bought a few Eggstra this year – mind the pun). It also came to my realisation, that unlike Santa, the Easter Bunny works alone at this time of year….

The ACCC investigation warns Transport operators, Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers to take immediate action on amending their business-to-business contracts or face the consequences. This was no April Fool joke On the 1st April 2019, Hutchison Ports Australia received the first court enforceable undertaking in relation to their standard contracts containing ‘unfair terms’ for ‘small…