Category: Care
What effect is Covid having on the hard market?
What effect is COVID having on the hard market? It is well established that the insurance market is in a period of hardening. Experts within the industry have been analysing the forces at play and the phrase ‘perfect storm’ has been used to signify what is a uniquely challenging set of pressures affecting the market.…
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Key Person Cover
Key Person Cover Protect your biggest asset - your staff. Are there people within your business who are key to driving its profits, performance, technology and new sales? Is this person you? Every successful business relies on a team of key employees to enable it to thrive. This means that the loss of one of…
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Private Jet concierge service exclusively for Ascend Executive customers
Travel in style with us! Ascend Broking are proud to be introducing our Private Jet concierge service exclusively for Ascend Executive customers. Quality and attention to detail you deserve for every step of your journey. Private jet charter is a great way for our clients to travel, and you’ll have access to a private concierge service…
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Is M&A insurance right for my deal?
Many SME business owners who are looking to exit their businesses may be unaware of the potential liabilities arising from their sale, as well as the full extent of cover available to them when they strike a deal with a buyer. Warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance has not been available to small and micro M&A…
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Landmark judgment sees major insurance implications for dental profession
Law firm urges dental practices to obtain the right level of insurance as new judgment holds owner ’vicariously liable’ for negligence as opposed to the dentists involved. https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/landmark-judgment-sees-major-insurance-implications-for-dental-profession/1437408.article The repercussions of this case mean that Dental Practice Owners can be held vicariously liable for the negligence of dentist professionals in their practice, speak to a…
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Managing Escape of Water Risk in Residential Premises
Managing Escape of Water Risk in Residential Premises What do property owners and managers need to do? Within the residential setting, there is no one thing that will prevent an EoW loss. A loss is usually a culmination of several adverse actions / factors. Therefore, in order to reduce the likelihood and severity of an…
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How are care homes affected by the changing of restrictions?
The government have allowed care home residents in England two regular visitors indoors starting from the 12th April An article taken from the BBC explained the updates to care homes starting from the 12th April, as the rest of the country also enjoyed the lifting of some restrictions. The full article can be…
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Free PPE for Health and Social Care extended until 2022
Care sector set to receive free PPE until March 2022 following Government announcement With the global pandemic still ongoing, the extension of free PPE to health and social care providers has been gratefully received. The Government confirmed the extension as the usage of PPE equipment is expected to remain high throughout the next financial year.…
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