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Cyber Security for Small Business
Monday, January 7th, 2019
To keep your company and client data protected it is crucial that you remain constantly up-to-date on what the threat landscape currently looks like These days, keeping your data private and devices safe from harm can seem like a daunting task. Knowing where you’re vulnerable can be difficult, especially if you’re not familiar with the […]
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Protect yourself from water damage
Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
Water damage claims are one of the most common types of insurance claims. Often this is due to burst pipes or worn out hoses and membranes, especially when no one is home to turn off the water supply. Damage from water often requires our clients to vacate the premises while repairs are being conducted, causing […]
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Product Recall Insurance for SME’s for the Food & Beverage industries
Thursday, December 6th, 2018
The impact of a recall has been felt by the smallest companies right through to the largest brands in Australia. In fact, there were a total of 626 recalls between 2008 and 2017. These affected nearly every type of food industry including dairy, meat, vegetables, fruits, seafood, bottled water– even beer. Recalls cause significant impact […]
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New Year Break – RISK Checklist
Monday, December 3rd, 2018
The end of year is a time for fun and celebration, what is known as the ‘silly season’ can also pose several risks for business owners. It is important to stop and think about the implications of a serious incident occurring in your facility. Below are a few of Midland Insurance Brokers’ best tips on […]
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NSW Stamp Duty Exception for Small Businesses
Monday, November 12th, 2018
What is the NSW small business exemption? From 1 January 2018, NSW small businesses will be exempt from paying stamp duty on certain types of insurance. In order to get the benefit of the exemption: - The insured must be an eligible small business; and - You must provide a Declaration to the insurer in […]
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We've Expanded
Sunday, November 11th, 2018
Midland has expanded our national footprint with new office locations in Sydney and Perth, meanwhile, the Melbourne team have outgrown their office and moved down the road into a larger location. This will allow us to continue to provide our clients with local support and knowledge whilst expanding our operations. Simon Woods joins us as […]
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New dispute resolution scheme: Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)
Monday, October 29th, 2018
As of the 1st November 2018, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will be the new external dispute resolution scheme for financial services consumers, replacing the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). AFCA replaces three existing EDR schemes of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), the Credit and Investments Ombudsman (CIO) and Superannuation Complaints Tribunal (SCT) so that consumers […]
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New Cladding Legislation could affect you
Thursday, October 25th, 2018
A Guide for Building Owners and Owner's Corporations [/fusion_text][fusion_text]The introduction of major legislative changes to combat the fire risk of cladding may affect your building. To help you understand the changes and what they mean to you, we have summarised the details for the states affected so far – NSW, Victoria and Queensland. […]
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Terry Lane
Midland Insurance Brokers is greatly saddened by the death of their Managing Director, Terry Lane, who passed away suddenly on July 22nd. Since its creation, Terry has worked every day at Midland Insurance Brokers –quietly and consistently achieving excellence, and known for his hands-on approach. Terry began work in the Insurance business in 1958 at […]
