New rules have been implemented in England and Wales to crackdown on fraudulent insurance claims, aiming to save more than £1 billion for motorists. Road traffic accident claims are more than 40% higher than in 2006, with more than 550,000 claims made in 2019-20 alone, with a large number of those exaggerated, fraudulent and embellished claims. […]
Have you got the right insurance when working from home?…..
As working from home becomes the new norm for many, it is expected that a growing number of us will be working from converted sheds, garages and summerhouses over the next coming months. According to a recent survey, many are also planning a dedicated office in their house, as people move away from a sofa or […]
Top risks facing directors and officers
With technology ever-evolving and new risks emerging year-on-year, are you aware of the top risks currently facing directors and officers? According to a recent global survey, cyber-attacks and data loss are the top risks facing directors and officers, following pandemic-related changes that have occurred in the workplace over the last year. Are you confident with your […]
More than 6,000 cases of Covid-related fraud and cyber-crime recorded in the UK by police over the duration of the pandemic
Since March 2020, the Action Fraud team have recorded £34.5 million that has been stolen from people in the UK through cyber crime. These include breach attempts to the NHS, vaccine producers and vaccine supply chain. Many of the scams involve conning people out of their money and gaining financial details by hemming in on internet […]
Why April is a big month for your finances….
A host of changes that affect your finances take effect in April, which mean that some planning may be need especially when finances are stretched by the Covid crisis. More Click here for our insurance products
Covid 19 and Working from Home
People are keen to return to the office because working from home has left many ‘fatigued’. It is likely people will still want to divide time between the workplace and home…… More
What is Business Interruption Insurance? Do you need it?
Many business do not take out Business Interruption Insurance, as they believe that losses can be adequately covered by other insurance policies. It is important to realise that these policies only assist in any damage caused by, for instance, a fire of a flood, they do not deal with losses that flow from such events. […]
The most common insurance mistakes and how to avoid them….
The world of insurance can seem complicated at times, and it’s understandably easy to get confused with the full range of cover available without guided help. Once you’ve obtained the right policy, there are a number of common but avoidable mistakes that could lead to a claim being unsuccessful. Here are key examples that you should bear in mind to […]
Green Card Update…What you need to know about Green Cards
From the 1 January 2021, UK motor insurance customers driving in the European Economic Area, Andorra, Serbia and Switzerland will need physical proof of motor insurance when they travel, commonly referred to as a Green Card. All UK motor insurers have reviewed their processes for the issuing of Green Cards. However, it is important that […]
Have you got the right Cyber cover?
An insurance product designed to financially protect your business should it experience a cyber-attack or online data breach. As many of us continue to work from home during lockdown, the majority of employees are using electronic devices that may be less secure compared to your place of work. Here at Neil Willies, we recognise that […]