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Special Event Insurance
Special events are a great way to bring people together and celebrate something important, whether it’s a wedding, a concert, a conference, or a festival....
HSE prosecution case study - £800,000 fine for driver death
A wine and drinks supplier was fined £800,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,614.30 after a visiting HGV driver was struck by a forklift...
Telematics technology has revolutionised the auto insurance industry
Telematics is a technology that combines telecommunications and informatics to enable the transmission and remote monitoring of data. In the automotive industry, telematics systems are...
Are Dash Cams beneficial?
Dash cams have become a popular tool for drivers to capture footage of the road and provide evidence in the event of an accident. They...
To buy or not to buy - Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular over the past decade as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease our reliance on fossil...
Main Takeaways From Spring Statement 2023
On 15th March 2023, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Statement to Parliament. The measures announced in the statement aim to help...
RS Risk Solutions acquires Cathedral Associates London Limited
Cathedral Associates London Limited has been acquired by the Read Shepley insurance services group. Linda Read Shepley, group managing director, stated, “We are delighted that...
Interest Rates Rise Again, Yet Economists Remain Hopeful
During a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, 2nd February, the Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates for a 10th consecutive time in...
Recruitment Struggles
Recruitment is an essential component of any organisation, but it has become increasingly challenging in recent times. The huge changes over the past few years...
Preparing Your Business for Flooding
Floods can sometimes be predictable. For example, charting the habitual swelling of the tides establishes typical water levels and indicates when coastal areas might be...
Cyber Is Number One Risk for Businesses in 2023
Cyber-incidents topped the list of risks facing businesses around the world in 2023 for the second year in a row, according to Allianz’s 2023 Risk...
Winter Power Outages and Business Continuity Planning
There has been talk in the press of utility outages this winter. Depending on your business this may have several implications, which include; Any frozen...
Working Safely in Cold Weather
Workers exposed to extremely cold conditions are at risk of serious health problems, including hypothermia, frostbite, dehydration and muscle injuries. Frigid temperatures can also cause...
Protecting Your Holiday Home in Winter
Industry research revealed that one-third of UK holiday homeowners have the wrong insurance—mistakenly believing that a main residence policy will cover their holiday home. As...
Understanding Landlord Insurance
Landlord insurance is similar to home insurance, but it is specifically designed to cover rental properties. If you are planning on renting out a property,...
Recap of the Autumn Statement 2022
On Thursday, 17th November, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in a speech to the House of Commons. His statement comes...
Best Broker Award
We recently attended the broker forum 2022 in Portugal, which is an event that brings the insurance broker community together. Hedron Network hosted a brilliant conference and awards ceremony, where...
BazarCall attacks are on the rise – Ransomware threat actors
What is BazarCall? BazarCall, also known as call back phishing, is a method used by cybercriminals to target victims in elaborate ways. The threat actor...
Expanded Flood Prevention Requirements for New Homes
Quick Facts! JBA Risk Management estimates that the cost of a 200-year flood event could escalate to £5 billion by 2050—42% higher than current values....
NHS Ransomware Fallout Demonstrates Need for Cyber-risk Planning
A ransomware attack against a major IT provider for the NHS could take weeks or more to fix, according to software company, Advanced. The case...
Cyber-attacks Continue Across UK and Europe
On 6th September, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG)—the owner of Holiday Inn—confirmed it had fallen victim to a cyber-attack. In a statement, IHG said it was...
The Importance of Adequate Insurance Cover – Rebuilding Cost Assessments
When purchasing or renewing your property insurance, it’s vital for you to ensure such cover includes correct property rebuilding sum insured. Doing so can make...
Government Urges Companies to Increase Proportion of Women in Board Positions
As part of a new campaign focused on ensuring gender diversity in top positions among British organisations, the government has called for companies to increase...
RS Risk Solutions acquires JMB Insurance Brokers
JMB Insurance Brokers, the trading name of Chariot Schemes Ltd, is the latest acquisition by the Read Shepley insurance services group. JMB now joins a...
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