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The implications of further Jackson reforms
The ‘Jackson reforms’ significantly altered the way that personal injury claims were administered. Lord Jackson is now undertaking a further review, focusing on legislation around fixed recoverable costs. This article explores the review and the potential implications for brokers and customers.
Better business - SME: Shining a light on underinsurance
Underinsurance remains a perennial problem for SMEs and it is an area of renewed focus following changes to the Ogden tables. This article highlights why educating SME clients about the perils of underinsurance and advising them to take out appropriate levels of cover has never been more important.
An interactive guide to reducing flood risk
Although the chances of flooding can’t be totally avoided, there are a host of measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of damage. This infographic gives tips on the simple measures building owners can take to improve property flood resistance and resilience.
How can businesses prepare for Brexit?
Formal negotiations have begun to bring about the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. Our latest roundtable event heard businesses’ concerns over Brexit and offered helpful guidance. This article looks at what the roundtable revealed about how you can prepare for the potential impact of Brexit.
Six steps to choosing employers’ liability limits
Employers’ liability insurance is compulsory for any business that employs staff. Great care should be taken when choosing limits of indemnity, especially following changes to personal injury law. This guide highlights six steps for helping customers determine an appropriate limit of indemnity.
Four simple steps to choosing public liability limits
Public and products liability (PL) insurance is an important part of doing business, with minimum levels commonly required. However, minimum limits of indemnity aren’t necessarily enough for customers’ actual needs. This guide highlights four steps brokers can take to correctly advise customers.
How investment returns affect insurance premiums
Just as customers are affected by political and economic developments beyond their control, so too are insurers. This article aims to help brokers educate customers on the factors that can influence the size of premiums, including insurers’ investment returns.
How to manage construction fire liabilities
There are hundreds of construction fires every year in the UK, leading to delays and spiralling costs for both building owners and contractors. This article looks at how to manage construction fire risk, including the importance of fairly allocating contractual liabilities between parties.
Why you need to be considering excess layers for customers
In February 2017, the Lord Chancellor announced a cut in the discount rate, moving it from +2.5% to -0.75%. By providing anonymised examples of real Zurich claims, this article sheds light on the significant impact on the cost of future settled claims, as well as future casualty and motor premiums.
Escape of water: A strategic approach
Escape of water represents a large proportion of all property claims. There are a range of common causes, making it difficult to manage and eliminate the risk entirely. This infographic explains how to approach escape of water risk management strategically to achieve the best results.