Australia fires damage bill could top $600 million
Bushfire insurance claims for property losses could breach $600 million, with about 1,300 homes razed so far across NSW, Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland since […]
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Australia’s wildfire crisis: the key numbers
Australia is in the grip of deadly wildfires burning across the country, triggering an emotive debate about the impact of climate change in the world’s driest-inhabited continent. […]
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Australia fires damage bill to hit $300 million
Australia’s worsening bushfire crisis has so far incurred nearly $300 million in damage bill, with the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) extending its bushfire catastrophe […]
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Small Business Cyber Security Guide
For a small business, even the smallest cyber security incident can have devastating impacts. This guide has been developed by at the Australian Cyber Security […]
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What’s the difference in the way insurers treat storms and flood?
While damage to homes often receives media coverage in the event of a major flood, businesses are just as at risk when a weather event […]
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Market Report
This publication provides Finity’s half-yearly view of the Australian General Insurance market for Steadfast brokers. In this edition we: Provide our view of rate changes, […]
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1,274 sandwiches in an hour!
An early start for the team at Scott Winton today. EAT UP joined us at our office in Saint Kilda and we pooled our school […]
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Are you underinsured?
Make sure you have the level of protection you need Your business is one of the most valuable assets you have – so it makes […]
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What am I responsible for as a business owner?
There are countless circumstances that may have a negative effect on your business, many of which are impossible to predict. The good news is that […]
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Eli Tatarka – Young guns 2019
Eli Tatarka Scott Winton Insurance Brokers Account manager Age: 27 Congratulations, to Eli Tatarka. He has been selected for the Insurance Business Young Guns 2019 […]
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The insurance implications of working from home
Australians are increasingly working from home, with the most recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicating at least a third of us choose […]
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Quill Club & SWAN Australia
Scott Winton Insurance is the major sponsor for the Quill Club’s Annual Charity Luncheons. This year the Quill Club members raised $40,000 for charity Syndromes […]
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Telematics continues to evolve in insurance
Telematics technology has proven benefits when it comes to encouraging more responsible driving, with research indicating better driver behaviour is one of the main advantages […]
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NIBA names full suite of winning brokers
NIBA has today finalised the full set of state winners for its broker of the year and young professional broker awards. The last of the […]
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Best Practices to Prevent Becoming a Victim of Social Engineering Fraud
Communication is key Increase staff awareness about social engineering fraud at all levels and across all parts of the business, in particular those […]
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Scott Winton wins for customer satisfaction
The judging process for the 2019 Australian Achiever Awards for Australia’s Finance & Insurance Services category was completed on 26th June. Scott Winton Insurance Brokers […]
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What is Volunteer Insurance?
Whether you run a charity, a not-for-profit, or regular live events, volunteer insurance exists to protect both you and the volunteers that work for you. […]
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What you need to know about landlord insurance
If you’ve scrimped and saved in the hopes of achieving financial security through an investment property it makes sense to insure such a valuable asset. […]
more NIBA names winners of VIC/TAS broker awards
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has revealed the Victorian/Tasmanian region winners of two awards, which recognise excellence in the insurance broking profession. Avi Tatarka […]
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OAIC REPORT HIGHLIGHTS CYBER RISKS’ MAGNITUDE
Human error is a key reason why data breaches occur. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s (OAIC) first annual report on the notifiable data […]
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How to minimise being underinsured
Many Australians, especially those who own businesses, discover they don’t have the cover they need in the worst possible circumstances. Insurance is one of those […]
more NIBA names finalists for VIC/TAS Broker of the Year Award
The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) has revealed the Victorian/Tasmanian Broker of the Year Award finalists – Abbie Wilson from Reliance Partners Insurance Brokers, Avi […]
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Why small businesses use an insurance broker
Small business owners tend to be born optimists with little inclination to think about what could go wrong. That’s why it pays to have an […]
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2019 Elite Brokers
Avi Tatarka, CEO of Scott Winton Insurance Brokers ranks #2 in the 2019 Elite Broker Awards. Avi Tatarka may only have stepped into the top […]
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How to create and maintain an SMB inventory list
It can take just moments for fire, flood or thieves to wipe out years of hard work, asset accumulation and stock. But it can be […]
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We’re finalists for three Insurance Business awards!
Scott Winton Insurance Brokers are pleased to share that we are finalists in the 2019 Insurance Business Award for three categories including Brokerage of the […]
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How to protect your business against non-compliant cladding
The UK’s Grenfell Tower disaster has had widespread implications for professionals in Australia’s construction industry. Here’s how to help protect yourself if you’re a contractor […]
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Lessons learned from Sydney’s ‘catastrophic’ storm
Sydney’s violent hailstorm, which has left millions of dollars of damage in its wake, is a crucial reminder of how important it is to protect […]
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Why your business needs an extreme weather action plan
Extreme weather conditions are increasing around the world, and Australia is no exception. Experts predict this summer will, again, be one of the hottest on […]
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How to reduce your business insurance costs
More expensive premiums, higher excesses and narrower coverage are set to become an insurance reality for many Australian businesses. Here’s how SMB’s can prepare for […]
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