The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned southern QLD and northern NSW residents about potential “widespread severe impacts” of a category two cyclone tracking towards the QLD coast. Locals have been advised to stock up on supplies in advance of the weather system, expected to make landfall on Thursday night or early Friday morning.

In the insurance industry, the consequences of climate change – extreme weather events, fires, water shortages, rising sea levels – are always front of mind. With predictions reminding us bushfires, floods and cyclones are here to stay, we‘ve got to be proactive to ensure the sustainability of our operations and that of the insurance industry which is directly impacted by extreme weather events. At the end of the day, we’re here to provide the best possible insurance outcomes for clients, and if our industry is impacted, this only becomes more difficult to achieve.

The global cyber threat environment has intensified over the last twelve months and Australia is an attractive target for cybercriminals.