Claims against architects: the lowdown on protecting your profession
Architects are relied upon in many construction projects, from drawing up initial plans to build a structure, specifying materials to use and overseeing the overall project to its completion. Yet it’s often one single person carrying this responsibility, and mistakes can always happen. More > "Claims against architects: the lowdown on protecting your profession"
London is fighting air pollution: Has the time come to upgrade your motor fleet?
From 8th April 2019, Central London will be introducing an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to tackle the problem of excessive air pollution in the city. Once this has been initiated, there are further plans to extend this to include the inner London area bounded by the North and South Circular Roads. This will come into place from 25th October 2021. Unlike the 7am-6pm weekday C-charge, the ULEZ restrictions will be in force all day, every day with no exceptions. More > "London is fighting air pollution: Has the time come to upgrade your motor fleet?"
What are your business New Year’s Resolutions?
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions look something like this? More > "What are your business New Year’s Resolutions?"
Movie Liability: Missed insurance claims in Tinseltown
Is Christmas really Christmas without the classic films that seem to have been with us forever? There are few better feelings over the festive period than cosying up with snacks in front of our favourite flicks. For the characters involved, though, it’s stressful, humiliating and often painful. Without further ado, we take a look at some of the claims these fictional folks could have made had they wised up on their insurance. More > "Movie Liability: Missed insurance claims in Tinseltown"
Up your household security for autumn and winter
The end of British Summer Time signifies shorter days, longer nights and a 20% rise in home burglaries across the UK. The aftermath of a break-in can be devastating and often leaves homeowners feeling unsafe in their own homes. More > "Up your household security for autumn and winter"
Your Halloween Survival Guide: Keep your home safe this ‘All Hallows Eve’
Halloween can be traced back as far as the ancient festival of Samhain when, on the 31st of October, the ghosts of the dead would revisit the mortal world. To ward off any evil spirits in their midst, large bonfires were lit in each village. Druids then walked from house-to-house with embers from the sacred bonfire and lit the hearth fires of the local villagers to ensure their protection. This also served to keep them warm throughout the remaining winter months. More > "Your Halloween Survival Guide: Keep your home safe this ‘All Hallows Eve’"
Attack of the autumn leaves – Avoiding blocked drains
Autumn is upon us, the nights are drawing in and we’re begrudgingly packing away our shorts and flip-flops for another year in place of cosy jumpers, winter coats and knitted scarves. Whilst autumn has its upsides, those crispy golden leaves can become quite a nuisance. Yes, we’re talking about blocked drains… More > "Attack of the autumn leaves – Avoiding blocked drains"
Behind the mask: Do superheroes need insurance?
Just because someone wears a mask and lives in a bat cave, it doesn’t mean that they’re exempt from the repercussions of damaging both public and private property. Movies show superheroes crashing through windows, obliterating skyscrapers and throwing cars through the air as if they were made from foam, which, come to think of it…
More > "Behind the mask: Do superheroes need insurance?"How to handle a breach of data in your organisation
It’s a good idea for businesses to introduce both an internal and external plan of action should a data breach occur within their business. This will mean that your team will be better prepared and will have an increased chance of getting things right the first time. Ultimately, this could serve towards limiting damage to your software, management and overall reputation. More > "How to handle a breach of data in your organisation"