HSB
HSB is a leading specialist provider of engineering and technology insurance, inspection services, and engineering-based risk management in the UK and Ireland.
With over 150 years’ experience, HSB is built on a foundation of technical risk knowledge and expertise. HSB’s specialist underwriting offers a broad range of insurance covers including construction, computer, cyber and equipment breakdown; whilst its engineering experts provide inspection and consultancy services that reduce equipment risks and aid compliance.
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Equipment breakdown: The true cost to organisations
As machinery, equipment and technologies have evolved, so too have the risks for businesses and organisations. Designed for insurance brokers, this whitepaper highlights the importance of equipment breakdown insurance in an unpredictable environment including five key benefits.
Safeguarding construction plant and equipment: A guide to loss prevention
This document aims to provide a guide to the prevention of damage or theft of construction plant and equipment (CPE), raising awareness of some of the practical measures that can be implemented to ensure CPE is operated safely and stored securely.
Safeguarding contractors' small tools and equipment: A guide to loss prevention
The theft of small tools and equipment from construction sites is an ongoing concern for project stakeholders. This brief guide to loss prevention provides best practice guidance for preventing the theft of small tools and equipment from construction project sites and vehicles.
Five key trends that are influencing the construction market
What does the future hold for the UK’s construction market? From mitigating the impact of rising plant theft, to investing in new technologies to drive efficiencies, this report considers how five trends are shaping the sector and the implications for construction insurance risks.
Three misconceptions about hybrid working and IT equipment coverage
Undoubtedly hybrid working has revolutionised the way we work, but it may also be a catalyst for new potential risk exposures. This article considers three misconceptions about computer insurance in relation to hybrid working, and how brokers can ensure their clients have appropriate cover in place.
Podcast: 2024 UK construction trends
In this HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast, John Nicholls and Jason Meadows discuss five key trends influencing the UK construction market, the implications for construction insurance risks and the challenges they pose for brokers.
Technical bulletin: Cold weather boiler failure and risk management
A broken boiler or burst pipes can have a significant impact in terms of repair costs, loss of income and disruption to a business’s operations. HSB’s technical guide provides some tips for brokers on how to help your clients avoid costly breakdown and repair bills.
A broker's guide to how evolving working trends are impacting computer-related risks
HSB commissioned a survey of workers to understand the opportunities and challenges arising from modern working practices in relation to computer insurance. Designed for brokers, this report highlights the implications for UK businesses and the crucial role brokers can play in supporting clients.