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Category: General

What to expect from your insurance broker

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Finding the right insurance for yourself or your business can be overwhelming. With so many different insurers and products to choose from, it can be difficult to know if you are getting the best policy and advice at a competitive price. That’s why it pays to have an insurance broker in your corner who can […]

Could silicosis be the new asbestos?

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The recent rise in silicosis cases in Australia has been receiving considerable media coverage. Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, usually over many years of exposure. The main symptoms include shortness of breath, a persistent cough and difficulty breathing. In the early stages there may be no symptoms, but as the […]

Centrewest sponsors launch of new safety truck initiative

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Centrewest has been a safety partner of TRANSAFE WA since 2012. TRANSAFE WA are a non-profit organisation that deliver events and projects for both the road transport industry and the general public focused on safe heavy vehicle operations and interactions. You may be surprised to learn that 80 percent of fatal accidents involving cars and […]

How our partnership with Steadfast benefits our clients

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If you’ve had a look through our website, or spoken with one of our brokers, you may be aware that Centrewest is partnered with Steadfast.  Who is Steadfast? Steadfast is Australia’s largest general insurance broker network with currently 427 brokerages in its network. Steadfast is also the largest insurance agency group in Australasia, with growing […]

What is professional indemnity Insurance?

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Anyone can make a mistake – but if your business is found liable for negligence, the costs can be financially devastating. Not only can it lead to an expensive lawsuit, but your business’ hard-earned reputation may be damaged as a result. That’s why professional indemnity insurance matters. It helps protect your assets and brand if […]

How rising construction costs could impact your home insurance policy

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Over the last two years, an increased demand in construction, labour shortages, supply chain delays and rising inflation rates have had a significant impact on the price of building materials and construction costs in Australia.   A recent report from CoreLogic for Q3 2022 showed national residential construction costs increased at the record rate of […]

Does my business need public liability insurance?

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Have you ever had someone trip and hurt themselves at your business premises? Have one of your staff ever accidentally damaged someone else’s property while performing their job? Has a piece of your work equipment caused an accident in public? If any of these incidences have happened or could possibly happen to your business, then […]

Centrewest clients receive free Employee Relations advisory service

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Did you know that Centrewest clients receive access to a range of services to help manage their business and team?   Centrewest is partnered with PSL Group to provide our clients with a personalised and confidential on-call advisory service* to help them tackle a range of workplace issues such as health & safety compliance, performance […]

Would your home or business be protected against flooding?

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It is devastating to see the impact of the severe flooding currently being experienced across Victoria, Tasmania and lower NSW. Thousands of homes and businesses have been flooded in many riverside communities, with many buildings being damaged or destroyed. Although we have been lucky to not be affected in WA, this comes as a timely […]

Centrewest celebrates 35 years in business

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This year Centrewest is celebrating the exciting milestone of 35 years in business. Our Managing Director, Rick Post reflects on how the company has changed and grown over this time. Centrewest was founded by Joe Barbaro and Greg Milner on 19th October 1987, coincidently the same day as the notorious Black Monday stock exchange crash. […]