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Flood insurance claims set to hit $50 million
1:38PM | Tuesday, 29 January 2013 | Michelle HammondThe total claimed losses from the floods affecting Queensland and NSW are likely to hit $50 million this week, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Rags to riches to rags again?
11:39PM | Friday, 23 November 2012 | James ThomsonSmartCompany editor James Thomson took time out from his busy schedule to talk to Today Tonight about the debt problems suffered by Nathan Tinkler, the former tradie who became Australia’s youngest billionaire.
Half of SMEs fail after insurable loss
6:38PM | Wednesday, 1 June 2011 | Michelle HammondAlmost 85% of SMEs think they are fully insured but around half fail after an insurable loss to their business, according to insurance experts.
Christchurch earthquake could drive up reinsurance pricing
2:13PM | Wednesday, 23 February 2011 | Michelle HammondThe devastating earthquake in Christchurch may have an impact on reinsurance pricing across the Tasman with premiums potentially rising for Australian businesses.
Top 10 ways to prepare your business for disasters
2:52PM | Friday, 11 February 2011 | Michelle HammondThe clean-up from the floods is well underway, but how can you ensure your business isn’t sunk by a future disaster?
Cyclone Yasi set to force further budget cuts
2:41PM | Friday, 4 February 2011 | Michelle HammondCyclone Yasi has left a $1 billion damage bill for the state’s agricultural industries, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard warning of further budget cuts to fund the recovery effort.
Cyclone Yasi set to push up insurance premiums
2:29PM | Thursday, 3 February 2011 | Michelle HammondAnalysts say the financial impact of Cyclone Yasi on an already embattled Queensland will be severe and long lasting, with insurance premiums set to be immediately affected.
Qld floods threaten GDP by 0.3%
1:56PM | Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | Michelle HammondThe devastation of the Queensland floods has quashed earlier predictions of a minimal economic impact, with economists now fearing the floods could cut Australia’s GDP by as much as 0.3%.
Queensland firms face flooding woes
1:00AM | Wednesday, 12 January 2011 | Michelle HammondQueensland business affected by floods in the state will face an average revenue loss of $20,000, while others will face losses well over $1 million.
Start-ups under threat from ‘large-scale’ online fraudsters
11:26PM | Monday, 22 November 2010 | Michelle HammondStart-ups should adopt a risk management strategy to combat the “large-scale, criminal” threat to their online security, according to a new report.
Start-ups falling foul of fraudsters
11:05PM | Monday, 8 November 2010 | Michelle HammondStart-ups are being urged to protect themselves from financial wrong-doing in light of new figures that show the cost of fraud has doubled in the last two years.
CreditorWatch aiming to ward off late payers
11:00AM | Friday, 5 November 2010 | Michelle HammondNew service lets small business owners co-operate to warn of bad debtors.
Start-ups face taxing time under new TPB rules
10:48AM | Friday, 29 October 2010 | Michelle HammondAccountants body says compulsory indemnity coverage will force up the cost of basic bookkeeping services – and force part-timers out
How do I find the best insurance for my business?
8:08PM | Monday, 30 August 2010 | Oliver MilmanThere’s a range of things you can insure your business against and seemingly even more firms that are prepared to provide that insurance.
What do I need covered by insurance?
8:03PM | Monday, 30 August 2010 | Oliver MilmanSmall businesses’ only insurance obligation is to provide work cover for their employees, to guard against injury or death claims.
