Uncover the sinister role of social engineering in Cyber Attacks
Find out more about social engineering in Cyber Attacks Gone are the days when the term phishing was associated with a leisurely Sunday afternoon activity and trees were the only victims of hacking. As we continue to make dramatic advancements in the digital and tech space, the threat of cybercriminals has grown significantly, and the […]
Eight Common Professional Indemnity Misconceptions
In this blog post, we will look into the full explanation from our mini misconceptions about PI Insurance. Here we hope you will find all the additional explanations and information you require to understand Professional Indemnity Insurance further. “If I don’t charge for my advice, I can’t be claimed against“ People often expect that Professional […]
How Much Would It Cost To Rebuild Your Property?
There’s been a lot to think about and adjust to over the COVID-19 pandemic and if you’re moving home, it can be easy to overlook the finer details. However, there are some things that you absolutely need to get right first time around. If you’ve ever insured a property, you’ll know that arranging buildings insurance […]
High ‘flood risk areas’ in the UK
As an island, with many coastal and riverside regions, the UK is naturally prone to flooding. The increased frequency of extreme weather events, urban development, and pressure of climate change have made flooding happen more often and with worse consequences. In this article, we will look at some of the worst affected areas, those most […]
The most searched insurance questions… answered
Insurance can feel like opening doors behind doors behind doors. Unlike almost every other product you buy, you don’t feel the benefit of insurance until something bad happens. And while we all need insurance, we buy it hoping we don’t have to use it. When something bad happens, we immediately question our cover. Was it […]
Could offering health insurance for your employees reduce sick days?
Though technological advancements are changing the way the UK workforce operates, we haven’t been able to hand-off all our gruelling manual tasks to robots quite yet. The lowdown Material handling, heavy lifting, driving long distance, guiding tools and even working on a keyboard are considered the norm for many workers, all of which can contribute […]
Ransomware demands up to £1 million no longer unusual
The Mail on Sunday has reported a cyber-attack on exclusive jewellery firm Graff. Cyber criminals are alleged to have leaked up to 69,000 confidential documents, including private details of David Beckham, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey and Sir Philip Green. They are thought to have demanded tens of millions of pounds in ransom money to stop […]
Stay savvy against vehicle thieves
Picture this: you get home after a long journey, and your wheelie bin is at the end of your drive. Your natural reaction might be to get out of your car to move the bin out of the way, so you can pull into your driveway. Believe it or not, thieves are using this as […]
What you need to know when taking a learner driver out on the road
The budding driver has requested they practice in your family vehicle. Now, this poses the question… is this a good idea? You may be reliant on the vehicle for your daily commute and you may not be in the position financially to pay for any repairs should something go wrong. If they do have an […]
Protecting your business in a Hard Market
The effect that Covid-19 has had on businesses, whether directly or indirectly, is immeasurable, and the insurance industry hasn’t gone unscathed. As Oliver Bate, CEO of Allianz, put it, “the virus has hit insurers like a meteorite”. As businesses look to build themselves back up again post-pandemic, coupled with the already hardening market, the increased need […]
Tackling the rise of cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic
As millions of employees are now working from home, many companies have been forced to actively tackle the excess strain on their VPNs and other systems. This inadvertent ‘stress testing’ has revealed both minor and much more significant vulnerabilities across countless businesses’ IT systems worldwide. From being unable to perform regular maintenance updates and forensic […]