UK Affected by Equifax Data Breach Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, was recently the victim of a massive cyber-attack—an attack that may have compromised the personal information of 143 million people. Impacted individuals were not simply limited to the United States either, as the hackers gained unauthorised access… Read more »
Category: Business Insurance
Society of Radiographers – Insurance for Members
The Society of Radiographers (SOR) has announced that from 1st October 2017, members will only have the benefit of the SOR insurance scheme if they have a contract of employment for their activities. In other words a member must be employed by the NHS or another medical service provider. With the number of sonographers that… Read more »
Did You Know About HSE’s Cost Recovery Scheme?
Fee for Intervention (FFI): HSE’s Cost Recovery Scheme Since 1st October 2012, under the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012, employers who break health and safety laws can be held liable for HSE-related costs, including inspections, investigations and enforcement actions. This shifted some of the health and safety regulation costs from the public to the… Read more »
Are You Prepared if Disaster Strikes?
From fires to floods, storms to gale-force winds, disaster can strike anytime, anywhere, and often with little to no advance warning. Many businesses that are forced to suspend operations due to a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen their doors. Try to imagine the challenges and struggles your business would face in the wake of… Read more »
4 Reasons to Start Running Now
Twenty-five per cent of adults in England exercise for under 30 minutes per week—considerably less than the 150 minutes recommended by the NHS. As a result, 58 per cent of women and 68 per cent of men in England are considered overweight or obese. Thankfully, according to a new study, running can offset the ill… Read more »
Training Your Staff on Cyber Security
Cyber security training is probably not the most exciting thing that your staff want to hear about, but it is critical for the security of your business. You cannot have escaped the media coverage regarding the cyber attack which affected the NHS and other organisations, and there is no doubt that “brute force” attacks will… Read more »
Health & Safety Fines – One Year On
The total value of fines imposed by the HSE in 2016 was more than £61 million—a 148 per cent rise from 2015 due to the higher health and safety fine amounts, according to law firm, BLM. During that same time period, the average cost of a fine rose from £69,500 to £211,000, making prioritising health… Read more »
Choosing the Right Alarm System
Burglars are an ever-present threat to your business. Fortunately, there are simple methods to deter them from succeeding, such as sturdy locks and an intruder alarm system. If properly installed, monitored and maintained, an intruder alarm system can provide your organisation with security and peace of mind. Yet, choosing an alarm system can be difficult,… Read more »
Cyber Security for Your Small Business
High-profile cyber-attacks on organisations such as Sony and the NHS have generated international headlines and have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber crime. Recent surveys conducted by Symantec and other cyber security organisations suggest that many small business owners are still operating under a false sense of cyber security. What is the Risk?… Read more »
Cyber Attacks – Could You Be Next?
This weekend’s attack demonstrated the vulnerability of large organisations to cyber crime and extortion. Even big budgets and dedicated IT support teams were no defence. Hopefully, your business has not been affected, but from what I’ve read so far, the key weaknesses exploited were old operating systems and/or software that had not been updated. The computers… Read more »