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- 02/11/2017
Live Well, Work Well
The November Live Well, Work Well newsletter provides insights into how poor diet is a factor in 1 in 5 deaths worldwide, explains why everyday activities can beat going to the gym and describes what imposter syndrome is.
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Is your construction business adequately covered?
Every construction or building project is accompanied by a level of risk, and with a wide variety of insurance policies available to the construction industry, ensuring you buy the right level of cover for your particular requirements can be a minefield. Three of the most common types of insurance for...
- 12/09/2017
Would Your Travel Insurance Stand Up To A Claim?
Whether you’re an individual who enjoys holidays overseas, or a business that regularly sends employees abroad, the chances are that you’ve had to invest in Travel Insurance in the past and may well need to do so again in the future. But how confident are you that any such policy...
- 07/09/2017
Could the 2016 H&S Sentencing Guidelines Affect Your Business?
With the 2016 Health and Safety Sentencing Guidelines now in full force, the number of directors prosecuted by HSE has tripled in the last year, accompanied by a dramatic rise in the value of fines. One company was recently fined £38.6m for a Health & Safety breach – that’s nearly...
- 05/09/2017
Insurance Considerations for Every Small Business
With just four in ten small companies surviving five years of trading, starting a new business can be an exciting, if apprehensive time. Insufficient capital, lack of planning and a weak commercial proposition all contribute to business closure, but a failure to properly identify and safeguard against risk is also...
- 10/08/2017
Is your business protected against a cyber attack?
Is your business protected against a cyber attack? WannaCry cyber attack infected 230 000 organisations in 150 countries. Its cost was huge. Now every business must ask: am I ready for a cyber-attack? Why cyber insurance matters to protect you against a cyber attack From an IT perspective, there are...
- 21/07/2017
Association of British Insurers Brexit Protection
We certainly agree with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) on this – as the world’s leading exporter of insurance services, the Government needs to secure a #Brexit deal which protects the multi-billion pound life insurance industry [Learn more]… The head of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called...
- 14/07/2017
Why is my insurance getting more expensive
If your insurance costs have risen steeply over the last few years, this is why – the insurance premium tax rate has risen to 12%, the fourth increase in just six years. Whilst cost shouldn’t be the only reason that you choose your broker wisely, it is always worth testing...
- 12/07/2017
Health & Safety Sentencing
The new Health & Safety Sentencing guidelines are having a real effect, with this year’s fines higher than ever before. This excellent article from @PersonnelToday provides some top tips on how to protect your organisation’s position http://bit.ly/1QqhDFB “With much higher health and safety fines coming into force from February 2016,...
- 06/07/2017
Cyber Attacks
Cyber Attacks are still making headlines! Don’t leave your business exposed – give us a call today on 01730 265500 to discuss practical ways that you can safeguard your organisation http://reut.rs/2uemXDb ” New computer virus spreads from Ukraine to disrupt world business A new cyber virus spread from Ukraine to...
- 04/07/2017
Fire Risk Assessment
Following the recent tragedy in London, fire safety has become a real cause for concern, not just for homes but businesses too. Take a look at this helpful fire risk assessment guide to safeguard your premises Fire Risk Assessment Overview From 1st October 2006 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order...
- 28/06/2017
Choose your insurance policy based on cover, not cost
A cheap policy can cost you thousands if you have to make a claim, because the necessary cover isn’t in place. Instead, choosing cover that actually protects you, but costs slightly more is a long term investment. Here is why the right policy matters: You write off your car after...
- 20/06/2017
SME business patents
SME business patents One in six UK SMEs with between ten and fifty employees holds a patent. Among firms with fewer than ten employees, the figure is one in twenty-five. The need to protect innovation is real. The financial consequences of a dispute can be severe. We now have access...