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take action to protect your property this summer

TOP TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SECURE

Household burglaries increase over the summer months as more homeowners leave their properties vacant for summer vacations and days out. Now is the perfect time to review your home security, particularly if you have holidays booked or plan to spend longer outside of the house. With this in mind, we have compiled some helpful tips for homeowners to stay safe over the summer months.

Changing Weather Patterns: Business Owners face increased risks

Climate change is impacting weather risks for UK Business Owners

Changing weather patterns in the UK have led to increased weather and climate related risks for business owners. Climate change and the resulting change in weather patterns has also created a shift in risk and how risk is managed.

Changing Weather AND THE IMPACT ON THE UK INSURANCE MARKET

Increases in extreme weather events have resulted in increased premiums for business owners

The impact of changing weather patterns in the UK has impacted both insurers and the reinsurance sector, leading to increased costs for business owners. The increased risks associated with shifting weather patterns and more frequent extreme weather events is impacting UK insurers through higher payouts and rising reinsurance costs.

SCOTTISH CLADDING REMEDIATION BILL

What is the impact on Property Owners and Developers?

Last month Scottish Parliament approved a new bill which gives Scottish ministers new power to directly commission remediation work dangerous cladding without the property owners’ permission. The new legislation has the potential to impact many property owners and developers, with 105 buildings identified as needing remediation.