LATEST NEWS FROM MORGAN INSURANCE
Keeping contractors safe while on premises
Welcome to the gig economy. Subcontracting, outsourcing and freelancing are becoming ever more common as both workers and businesses chase flexibility. But having non-employees regularly work [...]
Fast facts: trade credit insurance explained
Trade credit insurance is an important tool in a small business’ arsenal to protect against the risk of debts not being paid. Australian businesses owe around $950 [...]
Privacy law changes are here – is your SME ready?
New Australian privacy laws came into force on February 22. Experts warn you may be left scrambling if your SME hasn’t locked down personal information and [...]
The pros and cons of commission structures
It goes without saying that you want your business to grow and prosper. So how do you pay your staff in a way that motivates and [...]
Regulation update: new COR provisions of HVNL
If your business has anything to do with goods that are transported by a heavy vehicle, it may face a raft of duties and penalties under [...]
Weathering a potential catastrophe: cladding, risk and property insurance
Following the UK Grenfell Tower fire, Australian insurers are wary of cheap cladding. Here’s what to do if it’s used on your building. More than 70 [...]
Keeping stock – how to help ensure you never run out
Never-ending supplies are the subject of much fiction. Think: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, that iconic 1990s Tim Tam advertisement or children's classic The Magic Pudding. But, as with [...]
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 who's [...]
Businesses’ responsibilities to contractors in the COVID era
Employers have a duty of care to maintain a safe workplace as far as is reasonably practicable. When it comes to COVID, this means employers must [...]
Tax incentives support small businesses
It is a budget designed to support the economy“s path out of the pandemic. Cost of living and infrastructure are the focus. Businesses and consumers are [...]
Small business insurance 101: things you need to know
Insurance can seem like a complex area, which is why it’s so important to understand the basics. Here, we explore some of the fundamental concepts that underpin [...]
What’s the role of insurance in the circular economy?
How are insurers supporting the circular economy?More businesses are embracing the principles of the circular economy in the pursuit of better environmental outcomes and as part of [...]