Engineering inspection of plant and machinery is essential to ensure the safety of employees and the general public. It will also ensure your business meets the statutory requirements for workplaces in the UK. Evidence of compliance with health and safety law is very important if customers are to avoid interventions from the HSE. An engineering…
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Ascend Monthly Newsletter December 2017
In this month’s newsletter we cover: – Ascend 24/7 – Launch of telematics equipped cars – Preparing for winter – What you need to know about GDPR – Cyber insurance – Simon Horton joins Read The Full Newsletter Online Contact one of our consultants to find out more on any matter. 01245 449060 info@ascendbrokingold.co.uk
Read moreOne reason not to just focus on price – claims examples
Many decisions on purchasing insurance are made purely down to price. The claims scenario below is a real situation that occurred, the 2 responses below show how two different policies would respond to the same claim. In this instance, the client had the wider cover and was extremely glad they opted for the better product!…
Read more5 tactics cargo thieves use and how to help prevent them
Technology continues to transform cargo theft, as companies work to stay one step ahead of highly strategic cargo heists, from creating fraudulent companies to arranging for fictitious pickups. Being aware of current theft tactics can help haulage and freight companies more effectively protect their cargo and prevent interruptions to their supply chains. Thieves that commit…
Read moreAll you need to know about Marine Cargo Insurance – White Paper
Matt Price, Broking Director at Ascend Broking provides a detailed overview on all you need to know on marine cargo insurance. Whether you need cover on a case-by-case basis, an annual policy or are even not sure what you should arrange cover for, we explain all in our new marine cargo white paper. Click Here…
Read moreMarine Cargo Insurance – Things that are often misunderstood or even overlooked
Case Study – Relying on Haulier’s Insurance Relying on Haulier’s cover – don’t do it. We were introduced to a company who until recently did not purchase Marine Cargo Insurance, and were left out of pocket following a claim. They incorrectly assumed as they were using a Haulage Company to move their goods that loss…
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