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Last night, Lynwen Brennan returned to her hometown of Wales to talk all about her time working in the film industry. The team at Creative Risk were lucky enough to attend the evening which was held at Cardiff Museum, and found Brennan’s story to be insightful and very inspiring. Brennan is now the General Manager of Lucasfilm and President of Industrial Light and Magic, an amazing achievement for someone who fell into the industry accidentally. (more…)

Britain’s withdrawal from the EU is scheduled for March 30^th 2019 and there will be consequences for many industry sectors. But exactly how will it impact the insurance markets and company or individuals’ insurance policies? The simple answer is that nobody has an answer. Insurers are currently issuing renewals for dates stretching beyond the date on which Britain withdraws, without actually knowing for sure whether that cover will still be valid, or whether those covered by such policies will be uninsured as of March 30, 2019. (more…)

Download our Summer 2018 Covernotes newsletter which includes the following articles:

• The insurance implications of Britain becoming a nation of fly-tippers
• Data keeping drivers safe on the road by getting to know their good and bad habits
• Leave no stone unturned with Silicosis Risk Control
• What will Brexit mean for your insurance?
• Helping to make the claims experience less painful
• Cyber insurance is not just a good idea, but an absolute necessity

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More than half of British businesses suffer unfair negative reviews, according to research by online reputation management expert Igniyte, but 40% of SMEs never bother to check whether any damaging reviews about their business have been posted online.

These worrying figures suggest many of today’s SMEs, lacking an in-house IT or marketing department that can monitor how they are perceived online, are running their businesses blindfolded. This is despite 89% of people saying online reviews influence their buying decisions and 77% of SMEs stating that a good online reputation is important for business.

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Download our Spring 2018 Covernotes newsletter which includes the following articles:

• Time to direct yourself to D&O Insurance?
• Taking charge of your online reputation
• Brokers vs. tick-boxes: The playing field will level
• The silver lining of the ‘Ogden rate’ cloud
• Carillion, the bad debt domino effect, and how to avoid it
• Don’t Wing it! – A look at KFC’s food shortages and the need for supply chain insurance

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The use of hire vehicles to kill and maim people is a new form of terrorism. But who is liable to compensate victims? And are you covered against terrorist threat if you hire out vehicles?

We are all aware of the tragic events in London earlier this year in which motor vehicles were used by terrorists, resulting in many life-changing injuries and deaths.

A man injured in the Westminster attack is currently bringing a legal liability claim in respect of counselling and rehabilitation against Zurich, the insurer of the rental company who hired out the vehicle used in the attack. Zurich has publicly stated they have ‘a specialist team looking at how the policy is impacted’ and that ‘the tragic event presents many complex aspects as far as insurance is concerned’.

Willis Towers Watson has explored the legality of whether the motor insurer or the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) could be held liable to compensate victims of such attacks, and agree with Zurich that it is a complex issue. (more…)

Cyber-attacks are on the increase, affecting businesses and private individuals. So, what are the nature of the attacks, how vulnerable are your home gadgets and what can you do to protect yourself? (more…)

The Data Protection Act is being replaced by a new data protection law, which comes into force across the European Union (EU) in May 2018. This new law fundamentally changes the way personal data can be handled and is known as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). So, how will it impact consumers? (more…)

An increase in extreme weather across the UK is exacerbating the problem of flooding, which is why it pays to have the correct insurance in place for your business premises.

When high tides and stormy weather cause coastal flooding and rivers burst their banks, the Environment Agency has an early warning system in place. But pluvial or surface flooding tends to occur with little warning, often in areas not usually prone to flooding, placing more properties than ever at risk. (more…)

Offshore insurers are able to provide very competitive terms. But there can be a price to pay for lower cost insurance and you need to be aware of the pitfalls.

Offshore insurers are based outside the UK, in such locations as Gibraltar, Bermuda, Belize, The Cayman Islands and Ireland, which means it is impossible to assess their financial ability to meet claim liabilities. As they have no financial rating, it is very difficult to determine their financial strength, stability and security.

Whilst they may be able to offer substantial advantages in terms of cost-savings and tax efficiency, offshore insurers are not registered with the UK regulator, which means policyholders do not get the same level of protection as they would if a company in any EU Member state ceased trading. (more…)