Lockdown has had an impact on every industry, but the shipping industry, in particular, has seen ongoing and prolonged pressure like never before. Here, we’re digging a little deeper into how COVID-19 has affected couriers and the shipping industry, and how they can keep on top of staying safe in the coming months.
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As lockdown eases and businesses and shops are starting to go back to full operation, many businesses are still in the process of working out how to bring their employees back safely. To help you with the reopening, we’ve put together a simple step-by-step guide to set you on the right track.
The Perfect Tenants For Your Property
June 23, 2020
Landlord Insurance
The sheer number of types of tenants is vast, from single parents to newlyweds, through to students, elderly tenants and more. However, these can often be broken down into a few key tenant types according to employment status, age or financial situation.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK, consumer habits have undeniably shifted towards online shopping for essential products and home improvement. In order to help businesses through this difficult period, the UK Government has made a full range of business support measures available.
Landlords might be wondering how Coronavirus affects any existing tenancy agreements, in regards to aspects of repair and maintenance work being carried out within a rental property, and just how COVID-19 could affect the UK rental market in the future.
The advice for returning to construction and other outdoor work is split into eight different areas – Risk, who should go to work, social distancing, managing customers, visitors and contractors, sanitising the workplace, PPE, managing the workforce and inbound and outbound goods.
It’s important to understand what the most common claims are, and how to protect your business against them. Here are our top 10.
8 of the Biggest Insurance Scams
May 19, 2020
Ashburnham Insurance
The Association of British Insurers published an article last year detailing the lengths that some insurance cheats will go to try and con their insurer which we have compiled into a list of the 8 Biggest Insurance Scams.
As well as the serious implications for people’s health, the NHS and other healthcare services, COVID-19, and the ensuing government lockdown are having an undeniably significant impact on businesses and the economy globally. As the virus has spread, it has left businesses counting the costs.
If your business insurance policy is up for renewal or you’re considering cancelling it for the duration of the UK’s lockdown, we’ve compiled a guide as to why it’s important to keep your insurance going.