2023 Archive

01
Dec

Cannabis farms and the importance of tenant referencing

The illegal cultivation of cannabis is a growing problem. Until recently, cannabis cultivation was generally large scale, often taking place in industrial units, remote warehouses and disused farm buildings, but since the Covid pandemic, police are increasingly finding smaller scale cannabis farms in residential private rented properties.
01
Nov

Managing Hand - Arm Vibration at Work

Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is often caused by work processes involving hand-held power tools that can affect workers’ hands and arms. Regular and frequent exposure to HAV can result in permanent health effects, including Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), a condition characterised by painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, and joint pain.
16
Oct

Preparing your business for autumn

With the summer months drawing to a close and the cooler weather around the corner, it’s a good time for businesses to reflect on their risk management strategies and plan for the changing season ahead.
30
Sep

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is Cyber-security Awareness Month. This social media flipbook outlines four simple steps that organisations can share with employees to help keep their business' cyber-secure.
18
Sep

Children In The Workplace

With many parents working full time, it may become necessary at times to bring young people into places of work, and/or work alongside family at home. This can highlight a number of risks specific to the situation, and we have guidance on following some simple best practices for minimising these risks.
24
Aug

Protecting customer data

Data is a valuable corporate resource. Businesses and organisations collect, store, and analyse data to; understand their customers, tailor products to better suit their needs, improve customer experiences and optimise production so they can sell more efficiently.
15
Aug

Six Myths about cyber insurance

As a business owner, you will no doubt have thought about the potential risks to your business and with cyber-attacks being regularly in the press, you should be thinking about how your business is exposed to the ever-increasing threat.
06
Jun

NEWS FLASH

Award-winning Holloway Insurance Services are delighted to announce their new partnership with Momentum Broker Solutions