Tag Archives: insurance
Why you Need Cyber Insurance
Why you need cyber insurance... The risks of cyber crime have never been more prevalent, with attacks on businesses increasing each year. Cyber risk insurance is a must for any company that holds personal data or stores business critical information electronically. If your computer system fails due to interference from outside forces, you could lose…
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Digital Broker of the Year 2022!
Digital Broker of the Year 2022! Organiser: Broker Innovation Awards Category: Digital Broker of the Year Date: 8th September 2022 We are delighted to have been awarded Digital Broker of the Year 2022 at The Broker Innovation Awards. The Broker Innovation Awards recognise the specific implementation of an innovation in insurance brokerage, be it in service…
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AXA UK warns of serious fire risk of lithium batteries
AXA UK warns of serious fire risk of lithium batteries - Improper storage and damage to the lithium-ion batteries in electric bikes and scooters can result in devastating fires - AXA has covered almost half a million pounds of losses over the last two months on fires caused by lithium batteries - Not leaving the…
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Ascend Broking Summer Newsletter 2022
Ascend Broking Summer Newsletter 2022 Welcome to our summer newsletter. This month I would like to raise 2 key exposures to your business – underinsurance and your personal negligence exposure. Underinsurance - why inflation can have a major impact on your insurance A not-so-well understood risk is the impact of inflation on insurance and the…
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The changing risk profile of hauliers
How hauliers can manage the risks associated with inflation The current inflationary and supply chain challenges in the UK has added pressure on historically thin profit margins for fleet and haulage operators. Here are some tips to help with risk management. - Proactive accident avoidance strategies. - Managing inexperienced drivers - Driver training programmes. -…
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We are now proud sponsors of Chelmsford City FC
We are now proud sponsors of Chelmsford City FC! We are delighted to announce that we have extended our support to Chelmsford City FC with an agreement to become the Club’s official sponsor for the 2022/2023 season. General Manager, Phil Crowe, said: "Ascend Broking Group and MD Matthew Collins have been excellent supporters of the…
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Two major storms are forecast, are you prepared for a storm?
Two storms are forecast to bring disruptive winds, rain and potential snow to many UK areas from today. Both yellow and amber weather warnings have been issued for Storm Dudley, which is expected to impact the north of the UK and Wales from Wednesday afternoon. Wind gusts may reach up to 80-90 mph in some…
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Big issues facing the UK haulage industry in 2022
Big issues facing the UK haulage industry in 2022 Covid and Brexit will continue to affect the haulage industry in 2022, but there are other questions in the UK haulage industry that will unravel as the year goes on. Newly trained HGV drivers – will they be in it for the long haul? You may…
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Recognising and responding to abuse
Recognising and responding to abuse It can be extremely difficult for children, young people and vulnerable adults to speak out about abuse. Often the fear of negative consequences from speaking to anyone outweighs the safety it could bring. Some may delay telling someone about abuse for a long time, while others never tell anyone, even…
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Fire – a commercial kitchen’s biggest risk
A brilliant article by a Senior Risk Manager at QBE explains how you can protect your commercial kitchen from the risk of fire: If you operate a commercial kitchen, fire is one of the biggest risks. Most kitchens will build-up deposits of fat, oil and grease in the ventilation system (most notably, inside the…
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