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New look, same old CCS

CCS has rebranded! As we’ve been around since 1972, things are bound to change along the way. These changes don’t mean that we will work any differently, ... 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 mainstream culture. B... Read More

3 ways “no deal” on Brexit could impact the insurance industry

The UK is the largest insurance and long-term savings industry in Europe and the 4th largest in the world after it was surpassed by China last year. There is... Read More

Are we building too many homes?

A slow drive through a British town or city usually reveals the construction of a whole new estate, or several in many cases. It’s the result of a crisis Britain h... 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

Insuring a listed building: what you need to know

If you own or operate a listed building, you may have encountered a few extra challenges when it comes to arranging adequate cover. Our property in... Read More

New look, same old CCS

CCS has rebranded! As we’ve been around since 1972, things are bound to change along the way. These changes don’t mean that we will work an... Read More

Are increasing regulations halting the growth of your business?

A close up and a low angle view of a statue of lady justice as it sits in front of a blue background The image is photographed with a very shallow de... Read More

The Civil Liability Act: Cause and Effect

The Civil Liability Act has been in the pipeline for what might well be deemed a decade, having been first talked about in 2009. After much political ... Read More

Are we building too many homes?

A slow drive through a British town or city usually reveals the construction of a whole new estate, or several in many cases. It’s the result of a c... Read More

3 ways “no deal” on Brexit could impact the insurance industry

The UK is the largest insurance and long-term savings industry in Europe and the 4th largest in the world after it was surpassed by China last ye... Read More

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