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8 Ways to Tackle Underinsurance
8 Ways to Tackle Underinsurance Underinsurance can be devastating, especially when it comes to your business property and its contents, should you ever be in the unfortunate position of having to make a claim. Here are 8 ways to avoid it: Get your property valued regularly The cost of building materials has risen significantly in…
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Legal News – Three Items of Interest for the Construction Community
Phoenixing: Construction bosses who 'phoenix' firms could now face fines or bans Construction is one of the UK industries that suffers the most from ‘phoenixing’ – folding a firm to avoid debts, then starting up a near identical business with a new name. Now directors who do this could face hefty fines or being banned…
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How COVID-19 is changing mergers and acquisitions
How COVID-19 is changing Mergers and Acquisitions The pandemic's effects on the economy and innovation open opportunities for retail investments Fundamental shifts in retail have created “not just new ways of shopping,” says John Potter, U.S. Deals Partner at PwC — they’ve also created “new ways of being.” Potter, who advises corporate and private equity…
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5 ways to improve your motor fleet and reduce premiums
5 ways to improve your motor fleet and reduce premiums Motor fleet is a large percentage of a company's insurance spend. These 5 easy to follow tips could help you improve your motor fleet claims experience and reduce your premiums. 1. Motivate your drivers Motivating drivers to perform well can be a highly effective method…
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Road safety during Ramadan
Road safety during Ramadan Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar and is a period during which participants observe strict rules that include fasting from food or water between sunrise and sunset. This year, it will start on the evening of Monday 12 April, and end on Monday 12 May. Workplace considerations…
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Drivers to be Covid tested before entering the UK
Lorry drivers will be tested for Covid-19 before entering the UK amid surge in cases across Europe Lorry drivers arriving in England from outside the UK will be required to take a Covid-19 test within 48 hours of arrival, the transport secretary has announced. Grant Shapps said that from April 6 hauliers, including drivers…
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UK changing the law of using phones whilst driving
The Government is seeking to tighten the law around using a mobile phone whilst behind the steering wheel. It has been an offence under UK law since 2003 to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Drivers caught can expect to receive a fixed penalty notice (FPN) of £200 and six penalty points on…
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Ascend launch new style credit insurance
Ascend Broking Group have launched a revolutionary new credit insurance facility on a per-invoice basis from just £5.60* per policy, making it much more affordable and than traditional credit insurance. Credit insurance allows your business to grow by offering credit terms to new buyers, knowing that you’re protected if things don’t go to plan. It…
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Listed buildings require a specialist
Listed buildings are beautiful, unique and, quite often, works of art. Owning one is not only something quite special, but means you have an obligation to maintain and protect it beyond that of a regular home. Indeed, the consequences of knowingly under-insuring a Grade I listed building could result in legal action and you’ll find…
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Marriott faces £100m fine over cyber-attack on its data
The massive hacking of Marriott International reservation databases could lead to a £99m fine as the UK cracked down on privacy breaches with its second major penalty notice in two days. The cyber-attack, which Marriott disclosed in 2018, exposed information on 339-million guest records, including seven million related to British residents, the UK Information Commissioner’s…
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