The importance of credit risk protection
This article recently published in Construction Enquirer highlights the impact that bad debts and insolvencies can have on suppliers.
Proline, reported to be owed vast sums, have placed the business into administration – highlighting the need for credit risk protection.
Trade credit insurers pay out a record £1 million a day to help UK firms stay afloat
Whatever you hear about Credit Insurance underwriters reducing risk exposure, the reality is that exposure has increased significantly over the last decade and the other side of this can be seen in the claims now being paid. An interesting article as this represents the collective experience which is the reality of what all in the industry are experiencing right now. Not a time for the feint hearted!
Interserve shares dive on rising concerns over future
More rather bleak news on the BBC yesterday, lets hope that some more positive outcomes result from the ongoing Brexit negotiations that will bring some sensibility and clarity that is so very important, at this point in time.
Read the BBC’s article
Travel tips
If you’re escaping for some Winter sun or planning a trip next year, here are five useful things to remember …
1. Always buy the right cover for you
Don’t just look at the price of travel insurance. Make sure you buy cover that has all the protection you’ll need – such as covering any activities you might be doing, or any medical conditions you have. If you don’t, and something goes wrong, you might end up having to shoulder the cost. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has some helpful advice about choosing the right cover here.
No place like home – keeping art properly protected on the move
When a piece of art is static and in its regular ‘home’ – whether that’s a painting on a wall or sculpture on a plinth, it is usually well protected and unlikely to get damaged. It’s when clients need to move their art – either to a different home, overseas or to an exhibition or museum – we see increased risk to these valuable pieces.
When people think about threats to artwork, front of mind is usually theft and fire, but it’s more mundane risks like moving art when we see the most damage, and these claims are often the most challenging.
Avoiding Trade Credit Fraud
It can be difficult to identify a potential fraud but there are some warning signs to look out for that can assist in avoiding and certainly reducing the negative impact this can have on a business.
Losses due to fraud are not generally covered by Credit Insurance policies meaning your Insurer is not liable for this loss. However, there are some exceptional cases where we know underwriters have accepted liability, so having a policy may have added benefits!
Pensions – Get the date right and stay on target
Most over-45s are not making plans to match their hopes for the future, according to recent research *.
The vast majority (86%) of those aged 45 or over are already dreaming about escaping their working life for retirement, but only 8% of the same age group have recently checked the retirement date on their pension plans to make sure they are still in line with their plans.
What Keeps Directors Awake at Night?
Earlier this year, we partnered with Brodies LLP to discuss ‘What Keeps Directors Awake at Night?’ examining the roles, responsibilities and potential liabilities which face directors and senior staff in today’s ever-changing business environment.
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