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This photo resonated with me. It has also prompted me to write this article, and what this implication means when talking about Insurance. This is the same as the quote “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, just wait until you hire an amateur.” I often hear people around me complaining about numerous…

Every Rental property in Queensland must meet the new smoke alarm legislation by 31st of December 2021. The law changed on the 1st of January 2017 regarding Smoke Alarms. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) has also stated penalties will be strictly enforced for non-compliance. Smoke alarms must be: Photoelectric and comply with Australian…

With the recent devastating floods and torrential rain that impacted North Queensland, and the ever present danger of Cyclone’s threatening the South East Queensland Coast, Citycover is examining Business Interruption Insurance and why it’s important you have it to protect your business. Business Interruption should not only be considered to be solely caused by physical…

The use of drones have created huge opportunity in everyday life — from wedding video creation to putting millions of viewers around the world right inside the New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations in Sydney Harbour. By 2020, it is expected that the commercial drone industry will be worth more than US$10.8 billion, according to Statistica….

As the world becomes increasingly enabled through technology and continual connection, businesses — both large and small — must take precautions against being compromised through online platforms. This is a critical business risk, and research from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman paints a grim picture. The recent report, The Small Business Cyber…

In January, the Global Risks Report is published by the World Economic Forum, and it reviews a growing range of collective challenges.   The results are based on the latest Global Risks Perception Survey, in which nearly 1,000 decision-makers from around the globe assess the current risks we all face. The gravest threat according to…

Research from the Australian Government shows that travel insurance is a popular holiday investment, but there are considerable gaps in knowledge about what customers are actually covered for. Most people know what travel insurance is, but does everyone know what it covers? Based on an Australian Government survey last year, it would appear not. Travel…

Christmas Closure: Our office will be closing down over the Christmas period from 5:00pm Monday 24th of December 2018, and will reopen at 8:30am on Wednesday 2nd of January 2019. In the event of an urgent claims enquiry, needing immediate attention or make safe work, please contact Gayle Herriman (Claims Manager) on 0419 710 868 or claims@citycover.com.au In the…

Season’s Greetings and Thank You As the year draws to a close, on behalf of the team at Citycover Insurance Brokers, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support in 2018. What a year it has been! In 2018, Citycover celebrated our 46th Birthday. It was a big year for…

Beware of underinsurance risk as you search for value The internet is a wonderful thing that allows people to shop around to find the best bargain when they’re making just about any sort of purchase. Being able to read through user reviews and form an opinion based on the experiences of others has also helped…