The figuresTo say that a cyber attack can cost hundreds of millions is no exaggeration. The examples below are of high-profile corporations with sizeable annual revenues, but the cost implications are all relative. The more you have, the more you have to lose. More > "Picking up the pieces of a cyber attack"

After posting a job advert for insurance professionals in London, rumours are flying that online retail giant Amazon is opening a European insurance division. More > "Would you buy insurance from Amazon?"

While the use of telematics in cars is nothing new, the idea that this can be extended to the home marks a significant change both for our customers and the household insurance market as we know it. More > "The insurance implications of the connected home"

The artisan revolution has arrived. The days of fawning over big brand names are long gone, with consumers drawn to products produced in small batches, made by hand or locally sourced. More > "Artisan businesses are on the rise"

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"

With the launch of the new registration plate, September is one of the busiest months of the year for the UK motor industry. More > "Changing your car? Read this…"

With the WannaCry crisis over, we take a look at exactly what happened and how it could have been prevented. More > "NHS Ransomware Attack: A Look Back"

From a palm tree-laden Insta-snap to broadcasting your beach beverages on Facebook, we’re all guilty of the occasional ‘holiday brag’ on social media.

But holidaymakers are being warned to think twice before pressing ‘post’, to avoid risking their home security and invalidating their insurance. More > "How social media could void your travel insurance cover"

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"