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Health and Safety at Work Act two years on
- POSTED BY: David Walton
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: October 15 , 2019
Over the last two years, we’ve seen an increase in fines for breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act as well as a new alternative to prosecution.
» Read MoreThe ‘Nuts and Bolts’ of Directors & Officers Liability Insurance
- POSTED BY: Guy Worsley
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: September 16 , 2019
Innocence does not stop a director from getting dragged into litigation either. Directors can face unfounded allegations that must be defended.
» Read MoreWhat’s covered by General Liability insurance - Infographic
- POSTED BY: Garry Stewart
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: September 02 , 2019
General Liability insurance will cover you for anything that happens to a third party. For example if you damage a clients' property or an injury occurs because of your product or something you or one of your employees did, this is the insurance you need.
» Read MoreAre you affected by the Nelson bush fire?
- POSTED BY: Phil Thopmson
- CATEGORY: Business Protection Personal Protection
- PUBLISHED: February 07 , 2019
If you are affected by the Nelson bush fire we are here to help. Here's a short guide on what to do, cover for alternate accommodation and claiming for property damage.
» Read MoreHazardous substances at your workplace
- POSTED BY: Greg Greenwood
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: September 19 , 2018
Hazardous substances are used widely across New Zealand workplaces and a well known serious risk for many businesses which is why it’s important businesses manage their hazardous substances risks and protect people from harm.
» Read MoreLiability Insurance demand on the increase
- POSTED BY: Garry Stewart
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: May 31 , 2018
When it comes to managing your liability as a business, it’s important you understand the risks your business may face so you can have the right insurance cover in place.
» Read MoreHow will the rubber hit the road when driverless vehicles become the norm?
- POSTED BY: Kim Matthews
- CATEGORY: Business Protection Personal Protection
- PUBLISHED: May 04 , 2018
Driverless vehicles will mean a whole raft of changes to current laws, roading, infrastructure and licencing, so best we get prepared.
» Read MoreNew asbestos regulations
- POSTED BY: Kim Matthews
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: April 23 , 2018
As part of Worksafe’s plan to reduce workplace related health risks, new asbestos regulations were brought into effect on 4 April 2018.
» Read MoreThe rising tide of insurance premiums
- POSTED BY: Andrea Peters
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: March 21 , 2018
Insurance premiums are increasing due to a number of factors including: continued weather events and natural disasters; rising costs for materials and repairs; compliance costs; frequency and severity of claims; and increases to the Fire Service Levies and Earthquake Commission Levies.
» Read MoreThe staggering insurance cost of New Zealand’s natural disasters
- POSTED BY: Greg Greenwood
- CATEGORY: Business Protection
- PUBLISHED: August 22 , 2017
Natural disasters hitting Kiwi's cost millions every year. We have a closer look at the numbers and discuss business insurance against New Zealand's natural disasters.
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