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    Preventing equipment breakdown

    It’s tempting to think equipment breakdown will never bring your business to a halt.  Yet claims reported to Guild Insurance tell a different story.  They remind us that businesses lik...
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    Is your early learning centre prepared for the Reportable Conduct Scheme?

    The Victorian Government introduced changes to its Reportable Conduct Scheme that came into effect on 1 January 2019. The changes impact Early Learning Centres, Out of School Hours and Occasional C...

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    Notifying Guild Insurance of a claim - your requirements

    Imagine if…

    You are advised by AHPRA that a patient has complained about the treatment you provided, suggesting it was performed negligently.  As you’re sure your treatmen...

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    Guild's guide to a risk free holiday season

    With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to remind ourselves of the possible threats to our homes and cars during this time. In the lead up to what should be a ...

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    Water quality in dental practice Part 2

    Professor Laurence Walsh discusses water quality in dental practices, focusing on its impact on instrument reprocessing and sterilisation, including water for ultrasonic cleaners, cleaning instruments...
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    Water quality in dental practice Part 1

    The first in a two-part series by Professor Laurence Walsh, provides essential guidance on managing water quality in dental practices, addressing biofilm risks in dental unit waterlines and offering p...
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    Preventing glass damage

    Don’t underestimate the inconvenience of damaged windows or shop fronts. Prevention is always better than cure!

    • Reduce the opportunity for damage by installing:
        ...
  • Tips for the holiday season

    Tips for the holiday season

    Why do risks increase at this time of the year?

    The summer months are a busy time of year for the retail sector. Extended trading hours and an increased number of shoppers c...

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    How to avoid a claim against you

    Take a look at our short video for some tips that you can use everyday. Give yourself the best chance to avoid a claim being made against you.
  • Business cyber security obligations

    Business cyber security obligations

    Cyber-attacks are a constant threat to individuals and businesses. From malware to phishing, cyber security risks are on the rise and attacks are becoming more sophisticated. While you may think yo...

  • If you fail to plan, plan to fail.

    Business continuity planning

    In business, continuity is the key baseline for success.  It might seem obvious, but it’s surprising how many people rely on your business opening its doors everyday.

    Too often b...

  • Cybercrime - tips to safeguard your business

    Cybercrime - tips to safeguard your business

    Technology has not only revolutionised the way we think, communicate and do business… It’s changed the way we need to protect ourselves.

    Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing...

  • Don't let social media

    Don't let social media damage your career

    Although social media can open the door to an exciting online community, it has made it harder to separate yourself from your professional life.

    Here’s fiv...

  • You could lose it all in the blink of an eye

    Do you have the right insurance for your fitness business?

    Sally began her career as a personal trainer in 2012. With high hopes and wanting to make sure she did the right thing Sally purchased an exercise professional liabilities policy. Her hard wor...

  • Five tips to help avoid fingers getting caught in the doors

    Avoiding children's fingers getting caught in doors

    Children are curious by nature and too often that curiosity can end in tears. Unfortunately, little fingers can easily get caught in everyday objects like doors and hinges.

    Although finger ...

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    Keeping podiatry chairs safe

    Not all podiatry claims are directly related to treatment; Guild Insurance regularly receives claims for injuries arising from podiatry chairs.  No one sets out to have someone injured in thei...

  • Avoid being an easy target

    Funding provider audits and clinical records

    Watch a short video about funding providers looking to investigate over-servicing, and poor records can make you an easy target. Give yourself the best chance to avoid a claim being made against you.
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    Planning an excursion in early learning

    Excursions run by an early learning service can have many benefits for the children involved. It’s a change in their usual routine at the service and can create unique learning opportunities....

  • Are you underinsured?

    Are you underinsured?

    When the worst happens, you want to know you’re completely covered.

    A vast majority of business owners are underinsured and shockingly they don’t even know about it. This i...

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    Are you covered for vicarious liability?

    Did you know that you and your business could be held liable for the actions of your employees even if it wasn’t you providing the treatment? As a owner practitioner you are exposed to a mult...

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