7 Reasons Why it Pays to use an Insurance Broker
When it comes to insurance, the temptation to arrange a policy online via a comparison site is very real. But the question is: do you really know enough about what you are buying to make sure the cover is right for you or your business? This is where the value of an insurance broker can never be underestimated.
How to Help Improve Men’s Health at Work
The November moustache-growing movement known as Movember has been gaining momentum since it started back in 2003. With its focus on men’s health from both a physical and mental perspective, this is the perfect time for employers to encourage their male workers – and their female colleagues and friends – to start investing time and care into their health and well-being.
Mental Health and Insurance Cover
The mental health charity Mind has revealed that poor mental health affects half of all employees. In this post we are taking a look at two aspects of mental health, starting with employer liability and workplace mental health, then moving on to how mental ill health can affect access to insurance cover.
GDPR Help: When to Report a Data Breach
On 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced, heralding the biggest shake-up in privacy law for two decades. As a business you will already have read plenty about the new regulation, so you’ll be pleased to learn we’re not going to rake over old ground. What we did think would be useful however is to provide you with a few pointers on dealing with data breaches. If you are not sure what counts as a data breach, or what you need to do if you think one has happened, read on for some helpful FAQs.
Theft Risk Warning for Keyless Vehicle Owners
24,000 vehicles were stolen in London in 2014 according to the Metropolitan Police, 6,000 of which were taken without access to the owners’ keys. Most of these were keyless vehicles, the majority of them high value models. In 2015, keyless car thefts accounted for more than 25 per cent of all vehicle thefts across London. Here we discuss the risks, and how to protect your keyless entry vehicle.
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: Managing the Risk
Hand-arm vibration stems from the regular use of hand-held power tools. It causes painful and disabling disorders of the nerves, joints and blood vessels leading to tingling and numbness and eventually a loss of sensation in the hands and fingers and an inability to grip objects. Fines handed out by the HSE for failings related to HAVS are known to reach six figures, demonstrating that this is a problem that is taken exceptionally seriously. Employers can take the following steps in order to mitigate the risks associated with HAVS.