Author: Tom Wood | Date: 14/11/2016
Categories: General
Fire claims account for a high proportion of claims under home insurance policies, with electrical faults and candles cited as common causes. On Christmas day, one unlucky family left their candles burning in the lounge, where the Christmas gifts were waiting under the tree, while they went out for Christmas lunch. Unfortunately, the candles set light to the wrapping paper […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 11/11/2016
Categories: General
Following the events of 2015, flooding can happen at any time, especially if you live in a flood prone area. Here are some precautions you can take in the event of flooding or storms. Planning ahead can help reduce the chance of your home being damaged by storm and floods. Here are some steps you can take in the event […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 07/11/2016
Categories: General
Grade I and II listed buildings are unique properties, presenting a wide range of non-standard risks. Yet many owners are unaware of the complexities involved, resulting in many properties being under-insured. So how can you make sure your listed building is properly protected? The FIRST STEP is to arrange an accurate valuation from a specialist chartered quantity surveyor. Specialist is […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 04/11/2016
Small businesses are being conned out of money by cyber criminals through sophisticated frauds, says Benjamin Donnachie, a cyber breach expert at Navigant. Hackers are increasingly taking aim at small businesses, which often don’t have IT departments or the resources to protect them against attack. A third of small businesses have suffered a cyber attack in the past 12 months, […]