The much-anticipated Oktoberfest event will not take place in Dublin this year (2019) due to an “unprecedented” increase in insurance premiums. Sadly, this is just the latest event to be cancelled due to Ireland’s compensation culture, which is leading to event organisers having a reduced appetite when it comes to hosting an event on the Emerald Isle. Such issues relating Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 12/11/2019
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 11/11/2019
Winter is on the way, bringing with it the prospect of strong winds, heavy rain, frost and snow. Are your business premises prepared for winter and are you adequately insured? Storm Damage High winds and rain have caused considerable damage to properties in the UK in recent times. Occasionally the damage can go unnoticed, so check your property and outbuildings Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/11/2019
Talk of a ‘Brexodus’ within the UK construction industry, is underpinned by the fear that the extreme skills shortage already affecting the sector could be exacerbated. If this should occur, making an appointment to see an experienced insurance broker might be advisable, to add a layer of protection within various scenarios. EU construction workers currently fill around 165,000 construction jobs Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 29/10/2019
Wimbledon and the weather
Categories: General
The Wimbledon Tennis Championships captivated tennis fans worldwide, whilst serving up around 54,000 balls, 140,000 bowls of strawberries, 10,000 litres of cream and even 5,000 bananas for players to munch on between games. In 2006, when they faced a £1m payout due to rain, it was said that they were insured. What is less well-known is whether or not Wimbledon Read More…