Affinity Insurance News

In partnership with Calliden Insurance Limited, Affinity Insurance Services Pty Ltd is able to offer 12 months insurance at the price of 11 months to it's selected tradesman customers who take Calliden Trades Insurance through one of our offices between the 1st September 2011 and the 30th November 2011.

This can include Public Liability Insurance for Tradies, Tools and Equipment Insurance for Tradies and Insurance on your Workshop for those who are not home based or a mobile service.


This offer is only available to the following Tradies:  
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The Vermont office of Affinity Insurance Services Pty Ltd will be managed by MGA Insurance Brokers effective from the 1st September 2011. MGA Insurance Brokers are a Family Owned Business with a focus on strengthening their position in the Victorian Market.

Ben Everett will remain with MGA Insurance Brokers and continue to provide exceptional service to the existing customers. Ben will be joined by Garreth Morgan and Dennis Morgan of MGA to provide extra support and services in the office. The new direct phone number after the 1st September will be 03 9739 9466.

 
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An employee was awarded $10,000 after her former employer sacked her by SMS. You can read about it in this Smart Company article written by Madeleine Heffernan.

As Generation Y take on more Middle Management or Team Leader roles, the need to train them on business etiquette through policies and procedures will become more necessary than it was for previous generations.

Generation Y have grown up with Modern Technology including Mobile Phones, E-Mails, Facebook, Twitter and so do not think twice about using this form of technology in very day communication. Whilst it may be socially acceptable to use these forms of communication, is it ok to use in the context of a business environment, particularly with disciplinary action, or in this case, sacking a staff member. Whilst we do not know if the employer in this case was of the Generation Y, it is easy to see how there is a greater risk of this becoming more commonplace into the future.

Every business owner should take steps to ensure they have systems and procedures in place to make sure this doesnt happen in their business; importantly, they should also have Management Liability or Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Insurance in place just incase procedure isnt followed or perhaps has become 'out of date'.

For more advice on Employment Practices Liability Insurance, contact Affinity Insurance Services on 1300 429 707.


 
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What is Business Interruption Insurance? 
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