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Understanding and Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Risks

Understanding and Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Risks

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly common in our homes, powering everything from phones and laptops to e-scooters and power tools. While convenient, they also pose potential fire risks. Understanding the Risks: Lithium-ion batteries store significant energy in a...

Cyclone Reinsurance Pool

Cyclone Reinsurance Pool

Strata Community Insurance to enter Cyclone Reinsurance Pool In response to insurance affordability concerns in Northern Australia, the Australian Federal Government introduced the Cyclone Pool, administered by the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC). The...

Section 11 – Loss of Lot Market Value

Section 11 – Loss of Lot Market Value

What happens if your scheme cannot be reinstated? If you’re like millions of other Australians, you will have a large amount of your net worth invested in your primary residence. As owners, we tend to always be optimistic on the value of this asset, and of course its...

NSW Emergency Services Levy Price Comparison Changes

NSW Emergency Services Levy Price Comparison Changes

Effective 1 July 2019, new obligations commence in NSW requiring the provision of year on year price comparisons with insurance renewal communications for specified classes of insurance – including strata. A breakdown of separate line costs for the NSW Emergency...

Terrorism Levy Changes

Terrorism Levy Changes

For all news business and renewals effective 1st July, 2017 insureds will be liable to pay terrorism levies, if their scheme meets the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) criteria. In short, some mixed-use commercial and residential strata buildings will...

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