We are pleased to announce that Ian Lawley has joined our growing team at Ascend as Technical Director. Ian is well known within the insurance industry having held a number of high profile positions within both independent and multinational brokers. Recently he has overseen the development of insurer rating engines and policy wordings in specific…
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Category: Engineering
Control of Major Accident Hazardous Regulations – How the HSE prioritise site vists
This infographic explains how the HSE site visits are prioritised. Below are steps to help you stay compliant with the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH) and keep you abreast of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)’s approach to enforcement. 1.The HSE collects information about your site Hazards Activity you undertake Your location.…
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All you need to know about collateral warranties
When dealing with construction projects and contracts we often hear about Collateral Warranties. But what are these and what do they mean for your insurance programme? Collateral Warranties are used due to extend the responsabilities beyond contractual obligations towards third parties involved within a certain project. However, how can your business be certain that your…
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Breakdown of cold storage facilities can have a major impact on profit
Many businesses use cold storage facilities to store goods including foods, flowers and pharmaceuticals. The smallest change in temperature in these facilities, for example due to a mechanical failure, can lead to a rapid deterioration of such stocks. Standard commercial insurance policies might not cover the value of stock lost in such scenarios, which is…
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Risk Based Inspections – The Essential Skill You Need
The essential team members and skills you need to implement risk based inspection RBI The right team members and skills are the foundation of any successful RBI process and we hope this eBook will provide you with useful pointers as to what you should look for. To find out more about how we can help…
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