Anyone who has worked on a construction site understands the dangers posed by moving and lifting equipment. Cranes are heavy, mechanical and require diligent maintenance to remain safe, while even the best trained operators can make mistakes. Several high profile…
If you’re thinking of starting a new bridal business, your ever-expanding “to do” list may already be very long, and insurance may not come at the top of it. But insurance is an integral part of good management and can…
Without the awareness, care and attention of everyone at work, a fire can start and spread in the workplace. What’s more, ill-preparation can cost lives. Between 2013 and 2014, there were 22,200 fires reported in non-dwelling businesses, with commercial buildings…
As the saying goes, “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”. Never is this idiom better applied than in workplace meetings, where unprepared participants, unclear objectives and time-wasting topics can be very frustrating. The key to ensuring your meeting goes to plan…
Investing in property has always been considered a sound move, but new research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that investors have the most confidence in a property pension to generate the best return. The figures reveal that…
How many emails do you send on an average day at work? It’s estimated that around 269 billion emails are sent around the world every single day. That’s a staggering 2.4 million per second, with the average office worker receiving…
Do you know your legal standpoint as the property owner? Squatters can claim possession of a building they’re occupying True: Someone who is occupying a property without the owners’ permission can become the registered owner with the help of a…
What happened? In May 2017, the UK’s National Health Service was brought to a halt by malicious software which locked up its computer systems. At least 16 local NHS services around the country were affected. As a result, patients were…
Nothing is going to dash your post-holiday inner contentment more than the discovery of a kicked in door, smashed windows and stolen valuables. Take the precautions below and you can be confident that a break-in, while you’re enjoying your holiday,…
According to new research by online letting agency LetBritain, 37% of British landlords feel let down by the country’s current rental system and do not feel the UK rental market is fit for purpose, but rather that it is unsuited…
Tuning into the latest business opportunities created by technology can bring new risks to your operations. The first step to avoiding them is knowing what they are; the second is preparing for them with insurance. We outline how common insurance…