Author: Tom Wood | Date: 25/02/2020
Categories: General
When height and power combine, risk increases, meaning that a high emphasis on safety is paramount in the world of vertical transportation. We want to be reassured that when we step into a lift or onto an escalator, these have been installed to operate safely and without incident. Escalators have been around for a long time and England’s first escalator […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 18/02/2020
A recent case heard in the Supreme Court could have serious consequences for media businesses lacking the right insurance protection to fight libel actions. The reporting of the divorce case of Bruno Lachaux, a French aerospace engineer, resulted in libel action being brought against various media titles. Those sued for libel included the Independent, the Evening Standard and the Huffington […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 11/02/2020
Categories: General
Severe floods across South Yorkshire last month (November 2019) created many negative news headlines. A month later, many property owners know they will have to endure a long wait before their claims’ settlement comes through. In other cases, claims have been turned down by insurers, because policies did not cover flooding. Luxury accommodation and spa owner, Pam Webb, has suffered […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/02/2020
Businesses worldwide should be sitting up and taking notice of a case in Australia that has created huge implications for any firm using social media and which outlines the need for corporate entities to buy relevant and robust insurance, which will protect the bank balance. The case related to how media publications use their Facebook pages, along with other social […]