Understanding the risks of hot work
Hot work is an integral part of many construction or maintenance projects, and with it comes multiple hazards that need to be managed, so it’s important to be fully aware of the risks and your obligations.
Why construction plant theft is still a problem
Construction sites continue to be targeted by criminals who recognise the financial value of plant machinery and equipment.
Rain and Flooding
By taking action to prepare in advance for flooding, most businesses can save 20-90% on the cost of lost stock and moveable equipment, as well as a lot of trouble and stress.
New UK law for tackling careless driving resulting in serious injury
Until now there was no official offence of 'causing serious injury by careless driving'; consequently, when a careless driver causes serious injury, they could only be prosecuted for the offence of 'careless driving'.
An in-depth look at subsidence
Such unpredictable and extreme weather prompts the recurring question, whether this will be a year where insurers see an overall increase in the number of subsidence claims reported to them.
Inflationary issues – Economic insight
Inflation, the energy crisis and supply chain disruption continue to be the key themes impacting the UK economy with the cost and shortage of food now becoming more of a concern.
Identifying, helping & preventing burnout
Rochelle Reddish, Rehabilitation Case Manager at Zurich Insurance has shared her insight into the occupational phenomenon “Burnout”.
Cancelled flights could become the new normal for UK holiday makers
Allianz SE shares their insight on the crisis hitting the European aviation industry and how the current uplift in cancelled flights could in fact become the new normal.
Fraud: the inevitable hazard
When it comes to fraud affecting a business it’s a matter of ‘when’, rather than ‘if’. Fraudsters are increasingly inventive: your team could be targeted, your relationships could be used … even your online profile could be a risk.
Use of hand-held devices while driving: Law change explained
There were a number of changes to the Highway Code published earlier this year which Aviva PLC has highlighted in this article and visual guide. These updates have been closely followed by a change to the law in March 2022 regarding the use of a mobile device while driving.