Whether your business is back in full gear after the festive season or not, now’s the time to review your insurance to ensure it’s up to date. Delaying a review means your company risks being underinsured, which could have dire financial consequences. An annual review, such as at the start of the year, is a […]
It’s now two years since the COVID-19 virus appeared and we’ve now got some solid trend data about its impact on accidents and insurance claims. There’s been an increase in workers’ compensation and business interruption claims as well as catastrophe insurance, but a dip in general insurance claims. That’s partly due to government-imposed lockdowns, physical […]
Leaving your commercial property unattended during the upcoming summer holidays poses many risks. But these can be managed with some forethought. The responsibilities are a group effort, though. They’re shared between owners, tenants and their representatives, those parties involved in managing and occupying such a property. Depending on your building’s type, layout, use, and whether […]
State and national borders have progressively opened since 1 November. But it’s a new world order for corporate travel. That includes transient travel and trips for meetings, incentives, and conferences. These may be for events held for business development, client visits, industry expositions, or off-site team meetings. Impact of COVID on business travel According to […]
Planning for your business staff Christmas party may be well underway. However, one area of paramount importance, yet often overlooked, is managing the risks involved. Check out our tips to minimise and manage the risks involved in your work Christmas function. They’re your guide to a risk assessment. And they won’t turn you into the […]
With commercial property landlords enjoying returns of up to 12%, it makes sense there would be more risks and work involved. We’re talking about commercial properties such as office suites, shops, factories, warehouses, restaurants or hospitality venues, even car parks, etc. Exposed to economic changes The landscape for commercial leasing is changing due to the […]
It might not be until 2023 before the global microchip shortage is over, according to predictions reported recently by the technology website, ZDNet and Bloomberg. So, what are these chips, why do they matter, and how could they affect your business? Computer microchips are semiconductors that are essential for electronic devices to function. They include cars, smartphones, televisions, […]
With the uncertainty and disruptions of 2021 still upon us, you might be looking to Christmas as a time to put your feet up while your business keeps humming. Take some time now to sort things out so you can really relax. Almost six in 10 small business owners expect to be overworked and miss out on […]
Increasing claim numbers, the pandemic, cyberattacks and natural disasters are some of the reasons directors’ and officers’ liability (D&O) insurance premiums are rising. Another is less competition, as six insurers decided in the past year to no longer offer this cover. However, premiums were on an upward trajectory even before the pandemic began. D&O insurance […]
Around the globe, people are using telehealth 38 times more than before the pandemic, and that’s happening for virtual evaluation, advice, diagnoses, and sometimes treatment, says professional services firm KPMG. We’ve also seen the advent of virtual rooming assistants who admit patients into digital exam rooms. They take notes about medical histories, saving health care providers time […]
