Theft is a serious concern for any organisation, regardless of size or industry. What’s more, recent research revealed that theft against businesses is on the rise. In fact, the Crime Survey for England and Wales discovered an 8 per cent increase in theft offences between 2017 and 2018 – totally …
Pound Gates Insurance Brokers has achieved the requirements of the Cyber Essentials scheme, a cyber-security standard, which organisations can be assessed and certified against. Cyber Essentials, developed by Government and the IT security industry, identifies the security controls that an organisation must have in place within their IT systems in …
As flames engulfed the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral this past April, such a tragedy emphasised the grim reality that no building is immune to the costly consequences of a fire. Review these lessons learned from past fire disasters to ensure your organisation is practising proper fire prevention and mitigation methods: …
If you lease office equipment, such as printers, photocopiers, printers, computers or franking machines, we recommend you take time to check that you are not paying the leasing company’s expensive insurance premiums as part of your monthly payment. These additional costs are usually hidden in the small print, so take a …
Continuing our underinsurance theme, this week we look at the supply chain. While many organisations combat the risk of purchasing robust cover to protect against disasters that could take place within their own establishment (e.g. fire or flood), underinsurance is a risk that runs beyond your company’s walls – your …
The annual Soma Leo Foundation Charity Golf Day took place at Ufford Park, Woodbridge on Wednesday 3 July. 58 players took to the course, on what was a beautiful sunny day. The event, now in its sixth year, was co-sponsored by Pound Gates, Concertus, Becketts and Sackers and this year …
Your business is your lifeblood, and as new opportunities allow you to grow, you should do everything you can to protect it. Yet, many businesses, regardless of industry, are risking their own survival by unwittingly remaining underinsured. You may only find out that your business is underinsured when you experience …
Pound Gates has donated its £2,500 grant from Ecclesiastical Insurance to its Acorn Fund, which will go towards supporting Suffolk-based charities. We established the Acorn Fund in 2013 to help support the hidden needs of small local charities. We work in partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation, who build and maintain …
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Schemes Broker of the Year, part of the Insurance Age’s 2019 UK Broker Awards. The winner will be announced on 13 September.
Having suitable insurance and the right level of cover forms an important part of planning for any business, but being underinsured can have devastating consequences. This short animation, from BIBA, explains the value of an insurance broker and why they should be every businesses best friend.
