Directors and Officers Responsibilities: Vulnerabilities amid cyber threats

It is now more important than ever for directors and board members to manage cyber incidents effectively by arranging adequate protection against losses arising from cyber events.

By |2025-05-29T13:31:31+00:00May 29th, 2025|Cyber, employers|Comments Off on Directors and Officers Responsibilities: Vulnerabilities amid cyber threats

Window manufacturing company fined after worker seriously injures hand

A window manufacturer has been fined £100,000 after a teenage worker had two fingers severed by a cross-cutting saw.

By |2025-05-29T13:20:39+00:00May 29th, 2025|employers|Comments Off on Window manufacturing company fined after worker seriously injures hand

Directors and Officers: Risks trends and exposures in 2025

Brendan Husband-Whiting, senior management liability account underwriter at Allianz, explores the risks facing directors and officers in 2025 and explains why the time is right to take out insurance cover. After the challenges of high interest rates, double-digit inflation and a pandemic, the UK’s economy is beginning to show signs of improvement. But, while there [...]

By |2025-05-29T13:12:30+00:00May 29th, 2025|employers|Comments Off on Directors and Officers: Risks trends and exposures in 2025

Lithium-ion battery incidents affect more than half of businesses

Aviva research suggests that more than half of businesses have experienced an issue linked to lithium-ion batteries, such as sparking, fires and explosions.

By |2025-01-30T12:18:10+00:00January 30th, 2025|Insurance|Comments Off on Lithium-ion battery incidents affect more than half of businesses

One in five cars damaged by potholes has to be written off

Data from insurer Allianz reveals that one in five (21%) insurance claims where a vehicle hit a pothole leads to the vehicle being declared an insurance write-off.

By |2025-01-30T12:05:17+00:00January 30th, 2025|Insurance|Comments Off on One in five cars damaged by potholes has to be written off

Average cost of battery fire claims hits £50,000

Data released today by insurer Allianz reveals the high cost of fire-related claims involving lithium batteries. The average cost of these claims is £50,000, with fires caused by leaking and damaged batteries and overcharged e-vehicles combusting at home.

By |2025-02-03T15:53:09+00:00January 30th, 2025|Insurance, Property|Comments Off on Average cost of battery fire claims hits £50,000

Hosting a Safe Christmas Light Switch-On Event

The Christmas light switch-on event is a highlight of the festive season, bringing communities together to celebrate and mark the start of the holiday period. Organising such an event requires careful planning for the safety and enjoyment of all attendees

By |2024-11-21T10:28:12+00:00November 21st, 2024|General|Comments Off on Hosting a Safe Christmas Light Switch-On Event

Manchester engineering firm fined after apprentice loses fingers

A Manchester-based engineering company has been fined £500,000 after a young apprentice lost the use of two fingers when using a horizontal bandsaw.

By |2024-11-21T10:24:17+00:00November 21st, 2024|employers, General|Comments Off on Manchester engineering firm fined after apprentice loses fingers
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