A lesser-known responsibility of businesses commissioning construction or refurbishment work at their premises, has begun to catch out those unaware of their health and safety duties, with 2018’s prosecution figures carrying warnings worth noting. The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) came into force on April 6, 2015 but are under the radar of many businesses. In the past […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 07/01/2020
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 18/12/2019
New Policy Addresses Indirect Terrorism-Loss
Categories: General
Against the backdrop of an official terrorism threat remaining at ‘substantial’ UK-wide, according to MI5, a new insurance policy is offering businesses the peace of mind of protection that not only steps in if their premises are damaged by an attack, but also where there is business interruption without any physical damage. As your insurance risk advisor, we can now […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 10/12/2019
Contractors handling projects in London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) responding to the environmental initiative introduced on April 8, 2019, could be unwittingly creating new insurance risks, as they seek solutions to the restrictions imposed. Research carried out by construction logistics company, Wilson James, suggests that a third of the construction vehicles delivering to sites within the ULEZ are not compliant […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 03/12/2019
Airbnb’s booked room-night figures exceeded those of giant Expedia in Q1 2019 [1], highlighting that the Airbnb phenomenon really has shaken up the global hospitality sector. Renting out rooms or entire properties through Airbnb is likely to prove attractive to more people in future, but with that thought comes an insurance requirement. Becoming an Airbnb host can be lucrative. In […]