Supply chain disruptions, fast rising construction costs and ever-growing energy bills are just some of the issues which could lead businesses to find themselves underinsured. Should they need claim, that could prove very costly. Business underinsurance is a perennial concern and one which we as diligent commercial insurance brokers constantly guard against on behalf of […]
With the UK economy facing a range of unprecedented challenges, even the most robust businesses face financial risk.
Why? Because the failure of a client can prove financially injurious or even fatal.
Trade credit insurance can protect against such risks.
RBIG Broking Director Geoff Gregory looks at how economic uncertainty and the cost-of-living crisis could create fresh business risks and impact commercial insurance cover. Here he examines the challenges which may arise and how business owners and managers can better protect their buildings, assets and operational continuity. Overview The UK economy continues to face turbulent […]
Economic uncertainty, increasingly aggressive regulatory regimes and the growing impact of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues mean executives are facing both new and heightened risks. But they can protect themselves with Directors & Officers Liability insurance reports RBIG Broking Director Geoff Gregory. A confluence of factors, whilst not quite a perfect storm, do mean […]
The latest UK Labour Market Report has shown a significant spike in the sickness absence rate. With days lost to sickness or injury hitting nearly 150 million, what can you do to help keep your staff healthier, happier and more productive? The latest data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that in 2021 […]
With company insolvencies on the rise, could trade credit insurance protect your business against late or unpaid debt? As long ago as April last year I warned of the likelihood that insolvencies would increase once the UK government's Covid protections were removed, writes Stephen Hodgson. Sadly, the latest figures from the Insolvency Service are proving […]
With NHS waiting lists growing, inflation soaring and the cost of living crisis hitting pockets, is now the time to prescribe private medical insurance?
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As we wave goodbye to 2021 - our 40th anniversary year - our commercial director Stephen Hodgson looks back on how RBIG has helped businesses meet the challenges presented by another testing 12 months. This was a year that many will want to forget. The ever-changing Covid landscape saw businesses riding a rollercoaster, knuckles white […]
Addressing Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) issues is going to become increasingly important to SMEs. Now is the time prepare says RBIG's commercial director, Stephen Hodgson. As the COP26 summit opened last month, I wrote about how insurers are placing ESG centre stage. Underwriters have already signalled they will insulate themselves from fossil fuel risks. […]
