While lean production has become a cornerstone of successful supply chain management and a way for businesses to stay flexible and responsive to changing tastes in their markets, the dependence on and relationship with suppliers resulting from outsourcing and minimising stock creates a host of exposures. Successfully navigating and managing the risks presented by a complicated supply chain that spans across regional, national and especially international territory is a complicated endeavour considering the countless precarious factors that can cause disruptions or liability issues across … [Read more...]
Q&A Session for Momentum
We did a Q&A session with our principal Momentum. See below our answers. With more than 150 years’ combined experience in insurance and risk management, Sentio Insurance Brokers is made up of professionals who have held senior roles in major global brokers. Founded by Richard Waltier and Caroline Fairclough, the business now has offices in Birmingham, Worcestershire, and Dudley. Name: Richard Waltier Title: Director of Sentio Insurance Brokers What attracted you to becoming an insurance broker?Firstly, it was a natural progression for me because for the past 30 … [Read more...]
Bespoke Risk & Insurance Programmes aligned to your business
We understand the risk environment you operate within and appreciate some businesses can appear to have increased risk than others. This can be as a result of internal or external risk exposures and we work closely with our clients to identify these, analyse their potential impact then mitigate them through effective risk management or transfer into the Insurance Market. What issues might your business face?These will be numerous, below is a snapshot of some of the issues a business like yours may face. Standard Terms of Business (Sale and Purchase)Is ''standard terms'' been repeated on … [Read more...]
Understanding Collateral Warranties
As the owner or manager of a construction firm, you know that construction projects, no matter the size or scope, can be significant undertakings fraught with difficulties and setbacks. Not only are you responsible for doing your job effectively and safely, but you are also responsible for fulfilling your contractual obligations to whoever hired you, whether it was the project employer or a contractor. However, your responsibilities can extend even beyond those parties and apply to third parties using what is called a ‘collateral warranty’. Collateral warranties create a contractual link … [Read more...]
Motor Claims Management Service
We are pleased to announce that clients of Sentio Insurance Brokers now benefit from a dedicated motor claims management service – Momentum Motor Claims. From first notification through to repairs and settling the claim, our team of experts handle the process 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Backed by a network of repairers across the UK and Northern Ireland, we help our clients speed up the process while remaining committed to reducing the cost of claims and vehicle downtime. This includes: One contact point for all motor claims – Just call 03442 438 917 Enhanced claims handling … [Read more...]