Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/12/2018
Categories: General
The UK Cyber Centre, NCSC, established in 2016 to protect the UK from a cyber-attack – something viewed a threat as dangerous to the UK as terrorism – has prevented 1200 attacks in the last two years, according to its annual report. The central body overseeing cybersecurity in the UK is currently defeating around 10 attacks every week, as well […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 29/11/2018
Categories: General
UK construction sites are increasingly being targeted by thieves and fraudsters who recognise the financial value of plant and machinery. The number of plant theft claims has risen steadily over the last five years according to research from Allianz Insurance plc. Whereas there were a recorded 428 claims of this nature in 2013, this had increased to 665 in 2017. […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 20/11/2018
A recent news release from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) emphasised the importance of acting on the risk of pipes freezing and bursting during the cold months. Their data shows that these types of claims “cost an average £8,800 over the past year, but can often be even more” and at the start of 2018, around the time we […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 14/11/2018
They are often cited as a company’s greatest asset, so it’s important to have measures in place to help employees return to work as quickly and efficiently as possible, following an accident. Some companies are therefore adding ‘Personal Accident’ insurance to their employee benefits package, to offer protection for both themselves and their staff. According to the Health and Safety […]