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Unoccupied Premises – What You Need to Know About Your Insurance
Following the recent measures put in place by the Government in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus, a number of businesses have had to temporarily leave their premises unoccupied. If this applies to you, you will naturally be wondering about your insurance position.
How We’re Dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
With the unprecedented spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus at the forefront of everyone’s minds, the team here at Robert Gerrard wanted to let you know that we’re doing all we can to ensure business as usual, as well as provide some helpful advice and insights into the aspects of insurance that most people are asking us about.
The Future of AI in Insurance
Artificial intelligence is expected to alter many facets of the insurance industry, and is already making an impact in many areas. From ultra-tailored policies and pricing based on precise, data-powered risk assessments to automated screening of fraudulent claims, the future seems set to enjoy boosted productivity, more streamlined decision making, lowered costs and an enhanced consumer experience.
Microsoft Updates Vital to Avoid the Latest Cyber Threats
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files so that data cannot be accessed. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim in exchange for restoring the data. Some of the more aggressive forms of ransomware exploit security holes in operating systems, infecting computers without the need to deceive users. One such security vulnerability is BlueKeep, discovered in May 2019 to be affecting older versions of Microsoft Windows.
The Problem of Cyber-Crime in the Lift Engineering & Construction Industry
We recently explored the subject of business email compromise, a form of cyber-crime. If you decided the topic was not relevant because you don’t run a business reliant on IT systems then we would urge you to read on, because cyber-crime is becoming increasingly prevalent in many industries, including lift engineering and construction.
All You Need to Know About Insurer Ratings – and Why They Are Important
When arranging insurance, you may have noticed that the different insurance providers have ‘ratings’. In this post we will be exploring insurance ratings in detail, explaining how the ratings work, why they are so important and the risks of using a poorly rated or unrated insurer.
Why the Passenger Lift is Considered One of the Most Important Inventions of all Time
The passenger lift has to be considered one of the most important inventions of all time. Why? Because without it, there wouldn’t be any high rise buildings! The history of the lift makes for interesting reading. Join us as we venture onwards and upwards through the historical timeline of the important world of vertical transport.
Team RG Raises £200 for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Team RG donned aprons and came together on Friday 27th September to raise over £200 for people living with cancer by hosting an event as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. And what a great day it was!