We were delighted to welcome a full house this morning, for yet another successful Risky Business Breakfast featuring guest speaker Gerald Ratner. Gerald shared his candid reflections on the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial career to a captivated audience at Venue 16. From celebrating triumphs to navigating through adversity, …
Green Cards Whilst negotiations between the UK and EU continue there currently remains the possibility of a no-deal or ‘hard’ Brexit. In such a scenario there would be the automatic annulment of many agreements and mutually compatible laws which were designed to facilitate the movement of goods and people between …
The illegal cultivation of cannabis in the UK has become a significant threat to properties following an explosion in the number of clandestine, indoor growing operations. According to a report published in 2018 by the Institute of Economic Affairs, the black market in cannabis in the UK is estimated to …
Knowing the difference between labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors can help protect your business from costly and damaging risks, including fines, penalties and large-scale claims. The defining characteristics of labour-only subcontractors are as follows: They work under your supervision and direction They use your materials, kit, equipment and tools They must …
Today is National Get to Know Your Customers Day, observed on the third Thursday of every quarter. We’re taking this opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at the work our brokers do to get to know our customers in the form of Risk Reviews. Chris Norton, Client Executive …
Welcome to the first in a new series of FAQs from Pound Gates. Each month we’ll be answering a question we’re frequently asked. Martin Westlake, Relationship Manager at Pound Gates (pictured) answers the question: What is the Retroactive Date on my Professional Indemnity policy? The Retroactive Date on a Professional …
Is a firm of insurance brokers holding Chartered status more capable than one which doesn’t? Ultimately, it’s for you to decide, but it is true to say insurance is a people business and you will want to be comfortable with the people you are dealing with. However, as well as …
On 17 October 2019, Jon Neal, CEO of the charity Suffolk Mind was the guest speaker at our Risky Business Breakfast in Ipswich. Attended by 100 people from local businesses, Jon captivated the audience with his talk about creating a workplace that’s good for mental health. Here, Jon encapsulates the …
A recent report from the Office of Cyber-Security and Information Assurance estimates that cyber-crime costs UK businesses more than £21 billion per year. If your company relies on computers to conduct any aspect of your business, you should be aware of how to protect your assets from cyber-crime, including cyber-attacks, …
The life sciences industry encompasses a wide range of businesses involved in the scientific study of living organisms. Such businesses help solve society’s most pressing problems by creating pharmaceuticals, testing medical devices, developing sustainable food sources and much more. But all this crucial, life-saving work – the product of countless …
