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Tackling the rise of cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic

As millions of employees are now working from home, many companies have been forced to actively tackle the excess strain on their VPNs and other systems. This inadve... Read More

Your guide to the hard market

You may have heard that the insurance industry is entering a hard market period, but what does that actually mean? Insurance is cyclical. Just like how the seasons c... Read More

Could virtual offices be the future?

With most office workers currently working from home, many businesses are seeing this as the catalyst towards taking the plunge towards making their business fully v... Read More

Retaining client trust during COVID-19

As the Government encourages some workers who cannot work from home to return with caution, businesses across the UK have some big decisions to make. It will be esse... Read More

Unoccupancy Conditions – Important Information

In order to help tackle Covid-19, more and more businesses are closing their premises with buildings and offices being left unoccupied. You need to be aware that t... Read More

Sparking productivity at work after lockdown

When the UK was plunged into lockdown in March, businesses had to adapt quickly to ensure that staff could continue to carry out their day-to-day role while working ... Read More

What is the Average Clause?

The Average Clause! One of those things that's not so easy to explain. And the Clause itself can cause real trouble when it comes to setting sums insu... Read More

Roadmap out of the third lockdown – Health and Safety Implications

On 22 February, the Prime Minister announced the government’s proposed roadmap out of lockdown. The road ahead The government is hopeful that ... Read More

Payment Diversion Fraud – protecting your data

Financial crime can affect any of us in both our work and personal lives. We’re taking a closer look at Payment Diversion Fraud – one of the most ... Read More

Does your insurance policy cover business interruption losses caused by coronavirus?

To find out if your insurance policy may cover business interruption losses caused by coronavirus (Covid-19) as a result of the Financial Conduct Auth... Read More

5 simple steps to keep your premises safe in lockdown

Although we enter the New Year with fresh grounds for optimism, we find ourselves in a familiar situation with another national lockdown across the UK... Read More

Driving in the EU? Then you need a Green Card

While the UK has been part of the EU, drivers have benefited from being part of the Green Card Free Zone, meaning they didn’t need to carry a Green ... Read More

Hosting a virtual Christmas party

Office Christmas parties are a great way to bring your employees together for a night of fun and merriment, giving them the chance to let their hair d... Read More

Government furlough scheme is extended until March

Since it started in March this year, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) or the furlough scheme has been extended a number of times to align w... Read More

Your guide to the hard market

You may have heard that the insurance industry is entering a hard market period, but what does that actually mean? Insurance is cyclical. Just like ho... Read More

Sparking productivity at work after lockdown

When the UK was plunged into lockdown in March, businesses had to adapt quickly to ensure that staff could continue to carry out their day-to-day role... Read More

3 important business insurance features

When you take out Business Insurance, it’s essential that you explore every insurable area of your company to determine the policy features that ... Read More

What you need to know about the Job Support Scheme

On the 20th March this year, the Government announced a series of measures that they were putting in place to help businesses through the nationwide ... Read More

High court rules in favour of policyholders in FCA case

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on major disruption for business owners in the UK, through widespread closures and a flurry of new safety practices ... Read More

Planning on driving abroad? From 31st December 2020 you may need a Green Card…

Flags of the United Kingdom and the European Union. UK Flag and EU Flag. British Union Jack flag. If you are planning on travelling in Europe after... Read More

Driving customer engagement over COVID-19

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 in 3 businesses say that maintaining customer engagement has been their biggest challenge while adapting to new wa... Read More

How much would it cost to rebuild your property?

There’s been a lot to think about and adjust to over the COVID-19 pandemic and if you’re moving home, it can be easy to overlook the finer details... Read More

Getting your business ready to reopen

In a move that much of the nation has been waiting for, individuals and businesses alike, businesses have been able to reopen their doors from July, i... Read More

COVID-19 – Important Update for our customers – 24th June

CCS is passionate about the work it carries out and customer service continues to be our top priority, as well as the safety of customers and its peop... Read More

Retaining client trust during COVID-19

As the Government encourages some workers who cannot work from home to return with caution, businesses across the UK have some big decisions to make. ... Read More

Could virtual offices be the future?

With most office workers currently working from home, many businesses are seeing this as the catalyst towards taking the plunge towards making their b... Read More

Helping to Protect your Business with a Return to Work pack

In the anticipation that we may see an easing of lockdown measures for certain sectors over the coming weeks, we've collated various links and guidanc... Read More

Applying for the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS)

With this Government-backed loan, eligible businesses will have access to loans of up to £50,000 or 25% of your annual turnover, whichever is lowest.... Read More

Landlords: Do you know how to deal with struggling tenants?

As a landlord, you may well be used to dealing with tricky tenants who are consistently late with payments but what do you do when a once-reliable ten... Read More

Tackling the rise of cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic

As millions of employees are now working from home, many companies have been forced to actively tackle the excess strain on their VPNs and other syste... Read More

COVID-19 – SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME

As there is such a large volume of information to digest in terms of support for businesses from the Government, as your broker we wanted to bring the... Read More

Unoccupancy Conditions – Important Information

In order to help tackle Covid-19, more and more businesses are closing their premises with buildings and offices being left unoccupied. You need to ... Read More

Coronavirus and business insurance – what you should know

. On Wednesday 4 March, the government said it would declare coronavirus a “notifiable disease”, something which is required by most insurance ... Read More

Construction risk management

Managing risk and safety from the top downRunning a business within the construction industry can be challenging. The pressures of time, competition, ... Read More

Get Prepared Against Cyber Crime

Nearly 50% of all UK businesses have fallen victim to a cyber attack in the last year. Do you have your defence in place? From data theft to ransomw... Read More

5 ways to boost your cybersecurity in 2020

Due to the ever-growing demand in new and innovative technology and the seemingly endless surge of digital progression, there is never time to rest on... Read More

How Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance is set to change for 2020

Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) Insurance protects a businesses’ senior staff against a number of insured wrongful acts. In the past, this ha... Read More

Brussels sprouts; a great British love affair

Brussels sprouts are a vegetable that tends to split opinion. Whilst many of us couldn’t imagine a Christmas dinner without them, others are still r... Read More

Doing your Christmas shopping online? Stay safe on the web

Only buy from trusted sellersWhen shopping online, you’re usually in safe hands when using websites for big name brands. If you’ve never heard of ... Read More

Don’t let cyber scrooges steal your data this Christmas

During the Christmas season, many small businesses are at their most vulnerable. There’s not always enough staff present to sufficiently undertake a... Read More

How Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance is set to change for 2020

Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) Insurance protects a businesses’ senior staff against a number of insured wrongful acts. In the past, this ha... Read More

Time-saving business tech you never knew you needed

A recent study suggests businesses waste nearly eight hours a week through procrastination, playing on phones, engaging with social media, sending per... Read More

What you need to know about your digital footprint

The explosive growth of our digital lives is consuming energy at a phenomenal rate – with potentially disastrous consequences for the climate. As an... Read More

Transforming the construction industry with 5G technology

Although there’s still a long way to go with its implementation, 5G is already making waves in the areas it’s available. EE, Europe’s largest 4G... Read More

Directors and officers insurance: a business essential

Imagine you have the opportunity to invest £100,000 for your company, with a 70% chance of providing a 20% return within five years. Do you decide to... Read More

Unusual insurance covers… and claims

Insurance offers a vital security blanket for all sorts of essential activities, from driving your car to running your business. But over the years in... Read More

Exposing the data behind cyber attacks

Cyber-attacks are a widescale problem, affecting both businesses and individuals across the globe. They can have a hugely detrimental impact on both t... Read More

Not under the doormat! 5 of the worst places to store a spare key

Where do you keep your spare key? Some places are safer than others. Leaving it out in the open could leave your home exposed to opportunistic thieves... Read More

Risk Management: the ins and outs

You might never have heard about risk management before. Or perhaps you’ve heard it in passing when we’ve spoken about your policy. You might even... Read More

10 reasons why you should consider cyber insurance

Cybercrime has been on the rise over the past years, with many attacks having devastating effects on businesses. We take a look at ten reasons why you... Read More

Chasing payments: How to tackle outstanding invoices

Chasing late payments is one of the most frustrating parts of running a small business. More than simply an inconvenience, unpaid invoices can prevent... Read More

Teaching children the dangers of malware

Many people allow their children to access their personal computers, tablets or mobile phones at home. Even if the kids use their own personal devices... Read More

Is ‘finding your niche’ really the key to a small business enterprise?

Before you launch your business, you’ll no doubt have thought long and hard about what your business is; what it sells, how it sells it and cruciall... Read More

3 of the most misunderstood insurance types for businesses

Starting a business is exhilarating. Insurance isn’t. Dependent on the type and size of your business, you’ll likely need some level of insurance ... Read More

The steady evolution of cyber crime in 2018

Teen Boy In the Dark with Laptop In 2018, more major hacks took place from huge companies, including HSBC, British Airways and Facebook. In the fir... Read More

Does the future of security lie in the palm of your hand?

The term biohacking is increasingly bandied around various sectors in a multitude of capacities and it looks like it may soon become part of mainstrea... Read More

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