All solicitors in the United Kingdom are required to have professional indemnity insurance (PII) by their regulatory bodies. Solicitors in England and Wales are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), which sets out minimum terms and conditions that must be included in all solicitor professional indemnity policies. Solicitors in Scotland and Northern Ireland are regulated by their respective law societies, and their professional indemnity insurance policies are created through a compulsory Master Policy. It is imperative that solicitors and law firms recognise emerging … [Read more...]

The health of your residential property’s occupants can be jeopardised by poor gas safety, and it is your responsibility to provide a healthy indoor environment. As a landlord, you are required to repair and maintain gas pipework and appliances, ensure an annual gas safety check and keep gas safety records. An indoor air quality management plan and installing carbon monoxide detectors are good ways to ensure that a tenants’ health is not endangered by gas. The plan should address specific needs of each space and should take into account gas supply and appliance inspections. The task should … [Read more...]

There are countless eye hazards on the manufacturing floor, including flying particles that are ejected by machines, chemical splash hazards and other moving parts. However, most eye injuries are preventable if you follow safety precautions, and wear your safety goggles. Use Protective Eyewear It’s a proven fact that the best thing you can do to protect your vision on-site is to wear safety glasses or goggles. Even if you do have your safety glasses on, keep in mind that there are a variety of ways you can get debris in your eyes. Some accidents happen by simply taking off your safety … [Read more...]

Despite the good-natured work that charities do, these organisations possess a significant risk for cyber-attacks, according to recent research from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport. In fact, more than 20 per cent of UK charities experienced a data breach in just the past 12 months. In the era of advancing technology in the workplace and stricter data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), it is vital for your charity to take the threat of a cyber-attack seriously. To continue contributing to your cause and avoid costly noncompliance fines, … [Read more...]

The need for professional indemnity (PI) cover has grown over the past several decades as more people enter professional service-based occupations. While PI insurance still covers ‘traditional’ professionals, such as doctors, solicitors, accountants and architects, a new market of professionals now need to consider PI cover. Whether a traditional or new professional, you can protect yourself, your business and your reputation by investing in professional indemnity cover. PI insurance safeguards against catastrophic losses in the event of legal action due to a negligent act, error or … [Read more...]