Motorists warned as deer collisions spike in spring
Spring has sprung but motorists are being warned to be extra vigilant as fawning (birthing) season leads to a 45% surge in deer vehicle collision claims.
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.
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.
Safer trucks: Protecting vulnerable road users
It has long been known that lorries, trucks and other large vehicles pose a higher risk on our roads, particularly to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.
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 [...]
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.
Company fined after barn roof fall
A company has been fined £133,000 after a man was left seriously injured when he fell through a barn roof in Southampton.
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.
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.
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