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What is Ransomware? The Rising Cyber-attack
What is a ransomware? Ransomware is defined as ‘a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.’ If you are targeted by a ransomware attack then typically your computer will become locked and/or your data could...
Driving & Medical Conditions- What To Be Aware Of
It is possible to drive whilst you have a medical condition, but you must follow the correct processes to ensure that you remain fit to drive. Driving with a medical condition when you should not or are not fit to drive can result in penalties both for you as an...
Petrol, Diesel or Hybrid? A Fleet Manager’s Guide
When it comes to your fleet of vehicles, managing costs is a big area of concern for most businesses. And a big driver of costs will be fuel. So, making the right decisions for your fleet as to which type of fuel you use and therefore the vehicles you buy will be...
Cargo Theft Statistics & How to Prevent it
Cargo theft relates to the unlawful taking of another’s goods. Cargo theft can affect all areas of the supply chain with goods being moved by truck being particularly susceptible. Road freight crime is reported to cost UK businesses millions of pounds every year....
Driver Risk Assessments: Risks to Consider
Driving. Something that most of us do on a regular basis, whether for personal use, commuting or as a job. But as an activity, it can be considered one of the riskiest that humans carry out. Road safety is a big focus in the UK, yet recent provisional figures from a...
How Much Do Lorry Drivers Earn
The job of a lorry driver may have at times been undervalued. However, the pandemic has highlighted just how vital those working as lorry drivers really are to us all. Truck drivers and those involved with logistics companies have worked tirelessly throughout the...
What is Ghost Broking? And How to Avoid It
The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has recently issued a warning to drivers to be vigilant against the risk of falling victim to a ghost broking scam. Particularly in the wake of the pandemic where financial concerns and a desire to save money may be heightened. What is...
2020 Tax Year Dates & Deadline Extensions
Everyone, whether self-employed, business owners, limited companies or employers, needs to make sure that they meet all of the relevant tax year dates and deadlines to avoid a fine or other penalty. 2020 is no different. However, some deadlines may be different to...
Drug Driving Penalties & UK Statistics
Recent drug driving UK statistics suggest that drug driving is becoming more prevalent than drink driving. Figures show that in some areas, police forces are carrying out 50% more arrests for drug driving than for drink driving. There is also concern that lockdown...
Unoccupied Commercial Property Insurance: Are You Covered?
There have been many more unoccupied commercial properties over the last few months as businesses were told to close and people worked from home complying with the Coronavirus lockdown rules. Unoccupied commercial property insurance during the Coronavirus lockdown...
High Value Home Insurance – the Old and the New!
The way in which the insurance industry puts labels on something as simple as protecting individual’s personal possessions is a bit of a puzzle. Most buyers of high value personal insurance would not be familiar with the phrase "high net worth market" or being called...
Motor Claims: What Next in a Covid World?
We are no fortune tellers but we do have over 30 years' experience in the shenanigans of the commercial motor market. In terms of motor claims, there will be much that is entirely foreseeable, even in a Covid world where road use is already returning to pre-lockdown...
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