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Today marks an important milestone for Avoca Insurance & Risk as we enter a new chapter in our long‑term succession planning and ...

Yesterday, we hosted a wonderful Christmas in July celebration at the Avoca office, co-sponsored by the team at 360 Underwriting ...

Why WA Businesses Still Get Insurance Wrong For WA businesses, choosing the right insurance broker can mean the difference between ...

Congratulations to our Director, Charles Elders, on successfully completing the 2026 National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) Mentoring Program. The annual ...

We’re delighted to welcome Michelle back to the team. Having previously worked closely with our director, Charles Elders, and gained ...

Every time we get behind the wheel, we make choices that affect not only ourselves, but everyone around us. That ...

Cyber attacks are no longer events businesses only read in the news. They have become a growing part of everyday ...

For many of us, pets are not just animals. They are family. They greet us at the door, sit beside ...

If you’ve been looking into disability support in Australia, you have most likely come across the terms NDIS and NDIA ...

RISING EPL RISKS: HOW MENTAL HEALTH AND REMOTE WORK IMPACT YOUR BUSINESS In today’s evolving workplace, businesses face a growing ...

As the festive season draws near, we at Avoca Insurance Brokers would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your ...

Business travel is essential for growth, relationship-building, and new opportunities. For Perth-based businesses, ensuring your team is protected while travelling ...

A Practical Guide for a Safer, Stress Free Season Christmas is fast approaching and although it is the most joyful ...

Throwback Spotlight: Charles Elders, WA Broker of the Year, Inspires with Timeless Insights We’re throwing it back to one of ...

What is Commercial Strata InsuranceIf you own or manage a commercial strata property in Australia, you share common areas like ...

Running a business comes with risks—some you can see coming, and others that catch you off guard. That’s why insurance ...

Being a tradie in Western Australia comes with plenty of rewards but it also comes with risks. From theft on ...

WA Broker of the Year: Charles Elders’ Remarkable Career Built on Integrity, Empathy and Humility At the 2025 NIBA WA ...

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Let’s be honest, running a business in Perth already keeps you busy enough without worrying about hackers, scams, and data ...

Celebrating a Milestone at Avoca Insurance BrokersThis July, Avoca Insurance Brokers proudly marked 20 years in business, a milestone made ...

We are thrilled to have been part of the WA NIBA (National Insurance Brokers Association) Gala Lunch last Friday, July ...

MEET JIMMY GREHAN - NEW SHAREHOLDER FOR Avoca Insurance Brokers Jimmy is no stranger to Avoca and has been operating under ...

NAAM is an annual health and safety initiative held in November across Australia. The primary objectives of this campaign are ...

WA legislation (the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) and other legislation) requires businesses and property owners' councils to carry certain ...

When commercial real estate is bought, sold or mortgaged, legal concerns connected to ownership or usage of the property in ...

Our balcony barbecues are officially back in action! We absolutely love playing host, and these barbecues provide the perfect opportunity ...

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In a recent article by Insurance News According to a spokesperson, there are a limited number of electric vehicle service ...

The WA Legislative Council has passed a Bill to modernise workers compensation laws in Western Australia.  Some of the key ...

Saturday 23rd March 2024     Each March, the Hawaiian Ride for Youth brings together 140 dedicated cyclists and their support crew for ...

As work-life boundaries blur, the travel industry in 2024 is bustling more than ever. From staycations, to slow-cations to destination ...

The target commencement date of the new Act (WCIMA23) will come into effect on 1 July 2024. Workcover WA and ...

How you handle your claim from the beginning can have a significant impact on how quickly it is handled and ...

Emails, unquestionably, lacks cues for conveying emotion, such as tone of voice and facial expressions. Workplaces also tend have a ...

WA legislation (the Strata Titles Act 1985 (WA) and other legislation) requires businesses and property owners' councils to carry certain ...

According to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) Australia has about 60,000 registered not-for-profit organisations Not-for-profits (NFPs) range in ...

End of Year Celebrations It is that festive exciting time of the year, and we are all looking over the ...

Did you know that approximately 8/10 Australian homes are underinsured, according to (ASIC) Australian Securities and Investments Commission? If you ...

The Best Insurance Brokers in Australia | Top Insurance Brokers 2023 Insurance Business conducted its inaugural search for Top Insurance ...

It is always a good time to mull over the benefits of landlord insurance, whether you already are a landlord ...

If you are a small business, it’s important to know that brokers take your best interest into account, and work ...

Credit cards are brilliant, but crafty. They offer a plate full of perks to keep you keen on spending. Travel ...

Most people are not aware of how nerve-wracking and tense having a car accident is (whether it’s just a rear-ender ...

We sincerely thank you all for your support this year and anticipate to keep servicing you in the future. Thank ...

If your business experienced a cyber-attack would it be able to tolerate the financial impact it could trigger – including ...

The manufacturing sector is said to have the eighth-highest fatality rate and second-highest serious claim frequency rate in Australia.

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Know-how investors typically take out landlord insurance to cover:

• The building (to cover damage due to fire, theft, storms, ...
  
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Commercial legal expenses insurance provides AFFORDABLE access to legal advice and representation in courts and tribunals when individuals or small ...

DID YOU KNOW…. That you may be held liable for the work done by your subcontractors on your behalf? Your ...

If winter 2022 turns out to be an unusually wet one, here are some tips that may help you safeguard ...

Have you ever experienced problems with a workers compensation claim? It could be that “the claim was taking so long ...

ProRisk have launched their latest product, “Covid BounceBack Insurance!” ProRisk was incorporated in 2003 and quickly established itself as an ...

The WA Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) came into power in March 2022. This single Act will ...

The Avoca Team riders as they arrive at Riley Oval, University of Western Australia for the welcome home ceremony from ...

(Pictured Left to Right) Mary Hackett, Shane Cary, David Bryant and Charlie Elders. Day 1 of The Hawaiian Ride for ...

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“Trade credit insurance covers you for losses experienced as a result of one of your debtors defaulting on trading debts ...

With Australia’s borders finally open to the world, travel is on everyone’s minds. There is just so much information out ...

On February 21st, The Full Federal Court dismissed the 2nd Test Case Appeals finding in favour of the insurers.  It ...

With the prolonged impact of the global pandemic, it is indispensable that businesses are conscious cyber security trends so that ...

Bikelinc is an online tool developed by Crime Stoppers that allows the police to return stolen and recovered bikes to ...

The name Avoca is derived from the River Avoca in picturesque County Wicklow, Ireland. The serene water of the river ...

Zappo! Our gorgeous wrinkly floppy chops Zappo had a bit of a rough run medically. First he caught a cough ...

These are the fierce young ones of Michelle, Julie and Mia. Hoping you all have an exciting and fun year ...

The questions on everyone’s lips these days – “why is my home insurance costing me so much?” and “why is ...

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IAL insurance who started their business in Australia, originally as Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Australia (BHIA) and later backed by Insurance Australia ...

We thank you all for your support this year and we hope to keep servicing you in the future. Please ...

The Federal Court of Australia has issued a judgment in a second test involving the COVID-19 pandemic and business interruption ...

Why are your premiums increasing and what you can do to reduce your costs. Insurance premium increases are never a ...

Earlier this year, Landgate released information regarding various changes to the Strata Titles Act for both residential and commercial strata ...

Earlier this year, Landgate released information regarding various changes to the Strata Titles Act for both residential and commercial strata ...

Charles (Charlie) Elders founded Avoca Insurance Brokers in 2005 with an aspiration to establish a brokerage that lived the culture ...

Workers Compensation is governed by legislation under the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 (the Act). If an organization ...

From the outside, the construction industry would appear to be making maple syrup while the sap is flowing, but unfinished ...

We understand that being the only one who is running your business with a million things to do, worrying about ...

COVID-19 has impacted many small businesses across Australia. Many business interruption policies in Australia wanted to exclude cover for pandemics ...