The newly dubbed “Gordon Ramsey effect” is being blamed for the fact that customers are most nervous around chefs, waiting staff and bartenders, according to a survey published by Fletchers Solicitors. Luckily for them, their own profession comes fourth down the list of most liked professionals, after those in healthcare (73%), education (69%) and emergency services (64%). More > "SURVEY REVEALS THE PROFESSIONALS WE’RE MOST SCARED OF (Thankfully its not insurance brokers…Just!)"

Many construction projects operate to tight budgets and pressing deadlines, meaning hired or owned equipment and tools need to be easily and quickly accessible to contractors.

But the open nature of building sites, along with insufficient storage and security measures, can make construction projects a tempting target for thieves. More > "5 ways to prevent construction site theft"

There have been a few big changes at EIC of late. In addition to a move to a new office in Tring, we are now welcoming our new Director, Charlie Hicks. More > "Changes at EIC Insurance"

After over 40 years in Hemel Hempstead, we’ve packed up and are moving on to a new location for EIC Insurance Services, but we’ve not gone far. More > "EIC Insurance are on the move"

The new rate was announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond in his Autumn Statement.

Amid reports that car insurance premiums have seen an 8% increase in six months, the new rate of insurance premium tax is only weeks away from coming into force. More > "Under 4 weeks until 12% Insurance Premium Tax"

A new report reveals unpredictable weather is affecting the insurance industry’s ability to gauge risks. More > "Muddy waters: Climate change makes it difficult for insurers to manage risks"

One unpaid invoice could be all it takes to push your business under. A previously reliable trading customer is slow to pay, the weeks drag into months and before you know it, you have a cash flow crisis. The customer goes into insolvency and you may find yourself unable to pay your own debts, or having to change credit arrangements for other customers. More > "Why Trade Credit Insurance Is Essential To Protect Customer Insolvency"