How to Protect Your Home From Costly Damage This Winter
Winter is well and truly upon us, and with the freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, wind and snow comes a raft of hazards. If you are looking for advice on keeping your property protected this winter and safe from the perils of frozen pipes, water escape and other potentially costly and devastating issues, the advice that follows should prove helpful.
How Keeping a Home Contents Inventory Could Reduce Your Risk of a Failed Claim
You no doubt feel reassured that your home contents insurance will cover you for anything you own that is stolen, damaged or lost. It is important to be aware, however, that when processing claims for valuable items, insurers will normally request some form of proof of ownership. Read on to learn the typical demands made, and the value of keeping efficient home contents records.
Is Your Business Ready for Brexit? Useful Resources to Help you Plan for Leaving the EU.
The Brexit transition period will end on 31 December 2020, which is just a few weeks away. There will be no extension to this deadline, even though the government is still in negotiation with the EU. For businesses, there is a lot to do, so it’s important to take steps to get organised now. Read on for helpful advice and resources.
Securing Professional Indemnity Cover in a Hardening Insurance Market
In this post, we are looking at how professional indemnity insurance has been affected by a rise in demand and drop in availability, brought on by a hardening of the insurance market that’s been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll be sharing advice on what to expect when attempting to obtain PI insurance, and providing expert tips on securing the cover you need to protect your business.
HSE Work Right Campaign Aims to Get Businesses Thinking About Health and Safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently launched its Work Right campaign with the aim of getting businesses thinking about health and safety, and how it applies within their individual workplaces. Spot inspections are also being carried out to ensure businesses are complying with COVID-secure guidance.
New Cyber Security Warning as Vulnerability Hits Windows DNS Server
Last month, a critical vulnerability in the Windows DNS server was revealed, with the potential to allow cybercriminals to gain access and make changes to company IT systems. This vulnerability is ‘wormable’, and affects ALL Windows users, which means that immediately installing the security patch released to deal with the issue is absolutely crucial. If this is not possible straight away, then a workaround must be implemented.