Tag Archives: emerging risks
Safety Practices Regarding Lithium-Ion Batteries
Safety Practices Regarding Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion batteries (also known as li-ion batteries) are in many everyday appliances - both in the workplace and the home - and have become commonplace, but they pose a fire risk not everyone may be aware of. Let’s take a closer look at these batteries and the sensible precautions you…
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Autumn Risk Bulletin
Autumn Risk Bulletin In this issue: - Welcome to Autumn - Autumn weather - Road traffic collisions - Sharing the road space safely - Engineering inspection - Slips, trips, and falls - Building enclosures, balconies, terraces and outside heating - Escape of water - Aviva’s specialist partners Download the autumn risk bulletin Here. Bought to…
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Ascend Free Security Survey – find out more
Did you know? • 36% of all burglaries are crimes of opportunity, with burglars letting themselves in through unlocked doors or windows. • You are ten times more likely to be burgled if you don’t have basic security. Even something as simple as putting strong locks on your doors and windows will keep your house…
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What to do after a break in
What to do after a burglary If you've been through the unsettling experience of a burglary, you're certainly not alone. According to security experts IFSEC Global, there is an attempted burglary every 45 seconds in the UK; every 76 seconds there's a successful one. The idea an intruder has entered your house can come as…
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Motor Fleet – 8 tips to keep your insurance cost down
Motor Fleet - 8 tips to keep your insurance cost down Our specialist transportation division is able to provide our clients with exclusive discounts often not available in the open market and our integrated IT system ensures you benefit from instant quotes and immediate cover. Motor fleet - Haulage Fleet Motor Fleet - Courier Fleet…
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What are your self-insurance options?
What are your self-insurance options? Self-insurance is one way businesses can maintain some control over their own risks, while still being able to purchase protection at higher entry levels when needed, through an insurer - at rates much lower than those offered by traditional programmes. What can self-insurance programmes cover? Almost any type of traditional…
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What to do after storm damage
What to do after storm damage Recent storms Eunice and Franklin hit the UK hard this February, causing plenty of destruction. So, what do you need to do, following a storm, if damage has been caused to your business or property? The clear up operation Report your claim as soon as possible. Contact us with…
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Chubb Insurance launch a new risk management guide
Chubb insurance launch a new Risk Management guide, designed specifically for businesses involved in the technology sector. The technology industry is fast moving and, in today’s environment, technology companies are constantly exposed to a multitude of known and unforeseen risks. The aim of this guide is to highlight the challenges faced by businesses and to…
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Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
What is a Multifactor Authentication (MFA)? What is MFA? Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is the use of two or more authentication factors. MFA is successfully enabled when at least two of these categories of identification are required in order to successfully verify a user’s identity prior to granting access. Something you know: A password or passphrase…
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Multi-Factor Authentication Special Edition 2021
Multi-Factor Authentication Special Edition 2021 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requires the user to provide two or more methods to verify their identity in order to access a resource. Instead of just asking for a username and password, MFA requires one or more additional verification factors, which decreases the likelihood of a successful cyber-attack. Solely having a…
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