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Reasons to be cheerful amidst COVID-19
As we enter deeper into unchartered waters, COVID-19 is certainly testing our ability to rise to new challenges and face adversity during these unusual and isolating times. Amongst all of this, it’s worth remembering that this will pass. In the meantime, we explore some of the positive outcomes which have arisen from the changes we’ve already made to delay the spread of the virus.
Read More "Reasons to be cheerful amidst COVID-19"Tackling the rise of cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic
As millions of employees are now working from home, many companies have been forced to actively tackle the excess strain on their VPNs and other systems.
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10 reasons for professional indemnity insurance
If a company is providing advice, design, skills or knowledge in a professional capacity, or handling intellectual property, they are wholly responsible for getting it right. Professional Indemnity (PI) covers the insured against their legal liability to compensate third parties for injury, loss or damage due to a breach of duty in the conduct of their profession.
Read More "10 reasons for professional indemnity insurance"Are price comparison sites pushing up the cost of insurance?
Have you ever used a price comparison site? Most people have, as, on the surface, they look like they’re showing you the best value insurance quotes on the market. Due to the sheer volume of people who buy their cover through price comparison sites, many insurers have been backed into a corner and are forced to pay these websites to display their policies.
Read More "Are price comparison sites pushing up the cost of insurance?"Worst excuses for not filling out a tax return: 2020 update
It’s that time of year again. No, not dry January, but the yearly update from HMRC on the worst excuses they receive from people who failed to submit their tax return on time.
Read More "Worst excuses for not filling out a tax return: 2020 update"How much does the UK spend over Christmas?
Deloitte’s Christmas Survey conducted in 2018 found that UK customers spend an average of £567 over Christmas, over 42% more than the European average of £400. This was the highest amount next to Spain (£526) and Austria (£475). But where exactly is our money being spent?
Read More "How much does the UK spend over Christmas?"Cyber-attacks and politics
After supposedly thwarting a cyber attack on Monday 11th November 2019, the Labour Party suffered a second attack just the next day. Read More "Cyber-attacks and politics"
Is it the law to have business insurance?
When it comes to setting up your own business, the red tape can be overwhelming. Here are the legal-musts and good-to-haves of business insurance…
Read More "Is it the law to have business insurance?"Directors and Officers Insurance: A business essential
Imagine you have the opportunity to invest £100,000 for your company, with a 70% chance of providing a 20% return within five years. Do you decide to go for it? Now consider whether your decision would be different if you could be held personally liable for making the wrong decision; your home and other assets are on the line. Do you have the same approach to risk?
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