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Cyber risks of remote working
Keep remote workers secure 1, July, 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in unprecedented workplace changes. While the UK is on lockdown, employers have had to make necessary adjustments to allow staff to work [...]
Returning to Work
Coming Back After COVID-19 14, May, 2020 COVID-19 has caused many businesses to shut down or transition their employees to work from home, disrupting daily work life for many. As stay-at-home regulations are scaled back [...]
COVID-19: Management liability
COVID-19: Potential exposures to directors and senior managers 14, May, 2020 Claims culture and worker safety are hitting the headlines with some parts of the UK starting to return to work. Companies House data in [...]
Employer considerations during COVID-19
Employer's Liability 04, May, 2020 COVID-19 raises a number of liability concerns, particularly if employees are affected due to a business’ negligence. Our employees are the lifeblood of our businesses and ensuring that their welfare [...]
Looking After Furloughed Employees
Workforce on hold 04, May, 2020 4 Million British workers have been furloughed during the COVID-19 crisis, with the government expected to pay 80% of the salaries of as much as 6% of the entire [...]
Looking after remote workers
Working from home during COVID-19 03, May, 2020 As the UK begins to ‘unlock’ it is likely that homeworking will stay in place for some time to come. Employers are responsible for the [...]
Engineering Inspections Market Response
Engineering Inspections 17, April, 2020 Insurer responses to engineering inspections Following the government decision to put the UK into lockdown, inspection service providers sought guidance from the HSE and SAFed on the approach required for [...]
Staying covered during COVID-19
Staying covered during COVID-19 15, April, 2020 The financial impact of Coronavirus is affecting individuals and businesses up and down the country – we understand how worrying this time may be for you. The Government [...]
Unoccupied Property Market Response
Unoccupied Property Market Response 29, April, 2020 It is important to distinguish between temporarily closed premises due to COVID-19 and previously longer terms unoccupied premises, the responses contained below are aimed at the temporarily [...]
Business Interruption Market Response
Market Review 07, April, 2020 The ABI released the following statement: Irrespective of whether or not the Government orders closure of a business, the vast majority of firms won’t have purchased cover that will enable [...]
Support for businesses affected by Coronavirus
Government support 15, April, 2020 Download our guide - COVID-19: Business Support Who can I talk to? The Federation of Small Businesses offers the following advice on people you should talk to if you’re [...]
