The life sciences industry encompasses a wide range of businesses involved in the scientific study of living organisms. Such businesses help solve society’s most pressing problems by creating pharmaceuticals, testing medical devices, developing sustainable food sources and much more. But all this crucial, life-saving work – the product of countless …
Today’s evolving risk landscape contains a wide range of intangible threats – cyber-attacks, broken supply chains and the mental health of your employees, to name a few – that all have the potential to cause noticeable business interruption within your organisation. In fact, recent research found that 20 per cent …
Robust risk management practices can help to protect your business from a range of potential disasters, but it can be increasingly difficult to prepare for the worst in an unpredictable market. In the midst of political uncertainty regarding Brexit, rising adverse weather instances at the hands of climate change, a …
As the owner or manager of a property management firm, you are responsible for meeting your obligations to commercial tenants. By meeting those obligations, you help your tenants’ businesses thrive as well as keep yourself safe from charges of negligence and insurance claims. Furthermore, as general legislative trends see more …
Every decision that directors and officers (D&O) of a company make has the potential to be scrutinised by clients, employees, shareholders and peers. These stakeholders may pursue legal action if they believe a decision adversely affects their best interests. The stakes are high – directors and officers risk losing their …
Even the most well prepared and well run business can be struck by disaster. In the last two years alone we have seen the total loss of two major UK self storage facilities due to fire. Events such as these are clearly devastating for the business affected but also for …
Employers’ Liability Insurance protects employers from claims of negligence made by employees who suffer injury or ill health due to their work. Unlike most other types of insurance, Employers’ Liability Insurance is compulsory. If you employ workers based in England, Scotland or Wales (including offshore installations or associated structures), your …
