Business & Commercial Insurance

Cladding and composite panels in building construction: what you need to know, and why?
When looking to arrange Fire and Liability insurance, it's important to understand how the presence of cladding and composite panels in your property can affect your policy.

What is a phishing attack?
As criminals become more sophisticated, scams can be harder to detect and it vital to stay one step ahead.

What is ransomware?
It’s crucial to understand the different types of malicious software so that you can ensure your systems are secure.

Cyber Threats and Covid-19
Covid-19 brings its own challenges to business, but existing threats do not go away. If anything, some of the established threats may be amplified due to the distractions caused by a major global pandemic. One such area is cyber risk, which we examine.

Cyber insurance market set to surge in 2021
2020 saw a worrying rise in cyber attacks on businesses. We look back at the trends in cyber crime, find out why the cyber insurance market is set to surge in 2021 and see why now is the right time to protect your business from online threats.

Business owners: how to manage and mitigate insurance risk during Covid-19
Business owners face new and evolving challenges as the Covid-19 pandemic develops. Phil Thorpe and Lucy Frost explain what business owners can do to mitigate risks and make sure their business is protected during these unpredictable times.

On the same page
We speak to Ben Smith about how the friendly service provided by Alan Boswell Risk Management has helped increase efficiency and bring staff together at Cross Country Carriers

Your guide to Public Liability insurance
We answer your commonly asked questions in our guide to Public Liability insurance, including what it is, who needs it and how much it typically costs.

How a broker can support you through the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the biggest threat to UK business for generations. Today we’re talking to Josh Simpson, Account Executive, to find out how a broker can help support you and your business through these uncertain times.

Business insurance - FCA test cases
There has been a lot of media attention surrounding the way insurance companies have responded to business interruption insurance claims which have arisen as a result of the coronavirus, as only a small minority of claims have been accepted.

Hospitality & leisure | COVID-19
No sector has been affected more than the hospitality & leisure sector by the impact of Coronavirus. We spoke with Jon Preston, an expert on hospitality insurance, about some of the important issues business owners should be considering.

COVID-19: Risks to directors and officers
Business owners have had to be incredibly agile and make numerous business decisions to maintain business continuity. However, there is a risk that these decisions could, without careful consideration, expose them to costly compensation claims.