HSE Cornerstones – Protecting Workers From Heat Stroke
The warmer temperatures and long days of summer provide employers with an opportunity to accomplish various outdoor tasks that might not be possible during colder parts of the year. However, it’s important that organisations across all sectors are aware of the dangers...
Commercial Insurance Profile – June 2021
The Importance of Flexibility in Future Workplaces Many employers and organisations across the UK may be in the midst of reopening and attempting to return to how they operated before the coronavirus pandemic. With this in mind, it’s possible that workforces will grow...
Market Outlook – Management Insurance
What is Management Insurance? Management insurance is a comprehensive solution, providing financial peace of mind for three main heads of cover: Directors and Officers Company Protection (Entity) Employment Disputes Directors* and officers* (D&O) have personal and...
Regulatory Update – Right to Rent Transition Period Extended
Changes to right to rent checks, which were introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now remain in place until 21st June. The emergency measures to reduce face-to-face contact, initially introduced in March 2020, were due to end in mid-May. However, the...
Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on inspiring the UK to improve mental health. According to the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of adults experiencing depression nearly doubled...
Regulatory Update – Changes to Off-payroll Tax Rules
On 6th April 2021, the new off-payroll working rules, also known as ‘IR35’, will go into effect. IR35 will apply in situations where a worker provides their services through an intermediary (eg a personal service company, a managed serviced company, a partnership or...
Commercial Insurance Profile – May 2021
Health and Safety Programmes in a Flexible Work Environment As vaccines continue to be distributed and the UK attempts to reopen, many employers are planning to continue remote work. A study of approximately 1,000 firms by the Institute of Directors found that...
Motor Trade Risk Insights: Understanding the Electric Car Market
Whenever a new technological advancement begins to change a market, it becomes necessary for affected parties to understand the transformation. In recent years, the UK has observed a measurable rise in the popularity of electric cars The number of pure electronic...
HSE Safety Cornerstones – Preventing Workplace Falls From Height
Preventing Workplace Falls From Height Falls from height are among the most common causes of work-related injuries and fatalities in the UK. In fact, according to the HSE, falls from height have been the leading cause of fatalities in the construction, manufacturing...
Regulatory Update – Electrical Safety Standards for Private Rented Properties
Regulatory update: Electrical Safety Standards for Private Rented Properties In June 2020, England implemented new regulations for landlords as it pertains to the safety of electrical systems and equipment. The new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented...