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Group Life Insurance: how does it work and what are the benefits?

Group Life Insurance is one of the most common employee benefits that’s specifically designed to financially support an employee’s loved ones, should that employee sadly pass away.

Take a look at our handy factsheet that explains how cover works and the benefits it brings to you and your employees.

Don’t slip up on Health & Safety

Slips and trips remain the most common cause of injury at work and are a hazard in almost every workplace.

We explore the most common causes of these workplace accidents, as well as some easy solutions that can be put in place to reduce them.

Business Interruption Insurance: what is it and how does it work?

Have you ever thought about what might happen to your business whilst you're waiting on a claim?

In this article, we assess the importance of Business Interruption Insurance and explore how it can protect your operations and staff when your business is at its most vulnerable.

How Health & Safety can help with mechanic recruitment

There’s been a growing crisis in vehicle technician recruitment in recent years amid a rising skills shortage. In this article we discover how Health & Safety has a positive role in overcoming challenges in filling vacant roles…

Underinsurance: When was the last time your rebuild sum was reviewed?

With property prices going up and the cost of building materials at an all-time high, there’s a risk you could be underinsured. We take a closer look as to how insurers calculate rebuild costs, how properties become underinsured and why it’s important to get your property revalued…

When the unexpected happens, we’ve got your back

It’s so important to have adequate insurance in place that’ll keep you and your business protected should the unexpected happen. For our larger Commercial clients, insurance claims can often be complex and that’s where our Claims team step in. We take a look at the fantastic work they do and hear first-hand what our clients say about their experience of making a claim…

Vehicle movements – an accident waiting to happen?

Vehicle movements account for a significant number of fatal workplace accidents in the UK each year and highlight the importance of a ‘suitable and sufficient’ risk assessment. We take a look at what you need to consider and do to avoid a major injury on your own premises…

Removing the strain of manual handling

A third of all injuries in motor vehicle repair are due poor manual handling. We take a look at why this is often overlooked and what can you do to protect both your organisation and your staff…

Taking the heat out of hot works

Oxy-acetylene welding kits are a common sight in many vehicle workshops and a handy tool for cutting metal and repairing components. But a lack of control over their use or an under-estimation of the risks could have widespread repercussions...

The peril of the pit

Falls into vehicle inspection pits are making the press. In this article we put pit protection back on the agenda, with guidance for working at height and the various options available to prevent falls from happening...