Farmers are being kept on their toes, by both changes in dietary preferences and dramatic and unpredictable weather patterns. Many are having to think quickly, stay abreast of trends and cultivate the foods consumers wish to buy. This has been evident this summer, with the harvesting of the UK’s first commercial chickpeas crop, but with such innovations come insurance implications. […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 27/11/2019
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 19/11/2019
Edible Oohos capsules, made from seaweed-based Notpla, have recently attracted financial backing from a UK Government impressed by almost a year of trials and wishing to support plastic-free packaging innovation. But edible packaging may not be without risks, necessitating an examination of the types of insurance required by its manufacturers. Gyms and leisure complexes will be key target retail outlets […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 12/11/2019
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 […]
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 […]