Talking about mental health isn’t always easy. And when these conversations need to happen remotely, this can get even more tricky to navigate. As the coronavirus pandemic continues and we’re continuing to face isolation and uncertainty, more than half of adults and over two thirds of young people have said that their mental health declined
While Brexit and Covid-19 have led to supply chain issues and adapted business operations, the insurance implications of these are often not taken into account. Make sure that you and your business don’t fall victim to the dangers of underinsurance. BREXIT EFFECTS ON CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATING COSTS With the UK no longer being a member
Autumn is upon us, the nights are drawing in and we’re grudgingly 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… A build-up of fallen
While flood risks are normally associated with the winter months, extremely high temperatures throughout the summer months has led to an increased risk extreme weather events such as thunder storms with the expectation of flooding of homes and businesses, lightning strikes and strong winds. Flooding can be a precarious period for businesses, so planning for
There are significant changes being made regarding the handing of low value Road Traffic Accident injury claims. One of the biggest changes is the change to the Civil Procedure Rules regarding Whiplash injury. For more information click on the link below. Lockyers Whiplash Reform Business Information Update If you would like more information or review
Making a claim on your insurance can be a stressful process and without the right support, it can feel like there’s no-one but you to fight your corner. If your claim has been rejected then don’t despair, there are things that can be done to either overturn the decision or get back on your feet
Arson and hot works are among the most common causes of fire in the UK, whilst modern methods of construction are also a leading factor in many fires. With this as a backdrop, businesses and organisations need to manage and mitigate fire risks. According to the National Fire Chiefs Council, arson and wilful fire raising
You may have heard that the insurance industry has entered a hard market period, but what does that actually mean? Insurance is cyclical. Just like how the seasons change, the market fluctuates, with each insurance ‘season’ lasting anywhere between two to 10 years. On top of that, there are two types of insurance cycle conditions
Dubbed ‘a budget for the pandemic’, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered the Government’s 2021 budget. Below are 10 things in Rishi Sunak’s speech that will affect individuals and businesses alike. Continuing to pay wages of those on furlough Announced in advance, furlough has been extended until September. The scheme – which pays 80%
On 22 March, the Prime Minister announced the government’s proposed roadmap out of lockdown. The road ahead The government is hopeful that most of the economy will be able to open before the end of June, subject to four steps set against four key tests: how the vaccine roll-out is going, how vaccination is affecting
