The COVID-19 outbreak has brought a great deal of pressure on the UK credit insurance market. Our strategic partners, Atlas Risk Management Limited discuss the issues surrounding the Trade Credit Insurance market and the Government’s Reinsurance scheme.

Employers are now facing an increased risk of COVID-19 related Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims as employees return to the workplace and in some cases, resume normal operations. Our Risk Management team provide guidance on how your organisation can reduce the risk of a EPL claim.

Our Development Director, Troy Johnson, offers guidance on how your organisation can navigate the COVID-19 Claims Liability landscape and how to manage and mitigate the risks associated with your workforce continuing to operate remotely.

Many organisations continue to operate remotely, which has led to an increase in cyber-related attacks on employees working from home, in particular, vishing. Our Risk Management team have listed their key recommendations on how to protect your organisations and users from vishing attacks.

During the course of the UK-wide lockdown, many businesses and organisations were forced to close their premises in order to ensure that their workforce complies with government guidance. We have listened to our clients questions and provided answers and guidance in relation to their insurance programme. We would like to share some of those frequently asked questions and hope they provide some clarity on your Unoccupied Buildings policy.

The High Court has delivered its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case.

Griffiths & Armour are once again supporting the Engineering profession across Ireland by sponsoring the Best Presentation Award 2020 at Engineers Ireland month of Engineering Excellence due to be held throughout November.

Why do Lay Clients, such as householders, feature almost as heavily in claims against Professionals as D&B contractors? Professional Risks Director, Stephen Hargreaves talks about why and how professionals might re-evaluate their relationship with Lay Clients.

Businesses of all sizes and industry sectors can fall victim to a variety of crime and cyber related risks. Today, the lines between the two insurance policies are indistinct and your business should invest in the appropriate cover that matches the risk. Our team have listed some points to consider to help you determine what constitutes a crime loss versus a cyber loss.

COVID-19 has and will continue to present unique challenges for businesses, directors and management teams in making critical decisions on behalf of customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders in addition to complying with legal and compliance obligations.