28th May 2020
H&H Insurance Brokers prompts farmers to review their livestock cover for theft and sheep worrying amidst amended bill passed in Scotland As Scotland this week passes the revised Livestock Worrying – Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill, our specialist insurance livestock team considers this increasing problem for farmers following their busy lambing and calving season.
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22nd May 2020
Hazardous substances are an inherent danger in the farming industry, especially at this time of year, however with the Covid-19 lock down and with children at home permanently it is even more important to be extra vigilant. H&H Insurance Brokers is working in partnership IRM Safety under the brand of H&H Safety, to promote farm health and safety to the agricultural industry in order to avoid common, often preventable accidents.
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18th May 2020
Here at H&H Safety, working in partnership with IRM Safety, our service is aimed at safeguarding rural business livelihoods by supporting business owners to adhere to current health and safety legislation. So in line with recent developments, we are offering businesses who are planning to re-open some advice and useful links/tips to ensure that they have put reasonable measures in place to protect employees, suppliers and customers against the risk of COVID-19.
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14th May 2020
Following the government’s announcement and change of status to ‘stay alert’ earlier this week, we are starting to see an easing of lockdown measures across the country for certain sectors to enable businesses to begin trading again. As your broker, we appreciate that alongside the risk management and insurance advice you usually require from us, we can also offer guidance on the practical side of mobilising your workforce once again.
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13th May 2020
As children are home schooled during lockdown, there is another hidden threat as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic – cybercrime. Chris Clement, Commercial Director for H&H Insurance Brokers, explores what you can do to ensure your family remains safe online at this time: “As part of home education, it is inevitable that children have more constant access to their personal computers, tablets or mobile phones than usual.
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12th May 2020
As we enter deeper into unchartered waters, COVID-19 is certainly testing our ability to rise to new challenges and face adversity during these unusual and isolating times. Amongst all of this, it’s worth remembering that this will pass. In the meantime, we explore some of the positive outcomes which have arisen from the changes we’ve already made to delay the spread of the virus.
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7th May 2020
The traditional May day bank holiday was moved this year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Obviously amidst the Coronavirus lockdown these celebrations have been somewhat curtailed. However, we understand a few will still make the most of it, cakes will be baked and memories and stories told! The Queen will send a message at 9.
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1st May 2020
In times of crisis, it is even more important to make sure your insurance cover is right; the country is in lockdown and in crisis – and now is the time to ask yourself if your farming enterprise is safe, and suitably insured, says Chris Clement, Commercial Director.
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24th April 2020
If your business premises is likely to be unoccupied or has reduced staffing during the Covid-19 outbreak, H&H Insurance Brokers provide some tips for keeping the buildings safe and secure whilst empty. The following provides general best practice advice with respect to control measures and risk mitigation during the present Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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20th April 2020
In the attempt to fight this virus, our country has now been in lockdown for three weeks. This has put additional pressures on all of us; be they personal, financial or mental health and wellbeing. At this confusing and stressful time, Paul Graham, Managing Director of H&H Insurance Brokers, is keen to emphasise the importance of making sure that you have the right insurance cover in place for your rural business to give you peace of mind should anything go wrong.
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17th April 2020
The BBC has recently reported some shocking figures – fly-tipping incidents have increased by at least 50% across the country. So, as the nation concentrates on the primary focus of its health and wellbeing amidst a crisis, a significant secondary problem has emerged as a consequence of the Coronavirus lock down – illegal waste disposal.
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11th April 2020
As schools close, what risks are there on your farm and what can be done to prevent these accidents from happening? In light of Covid-19, we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation, which is testing the resolve of a whole nation. Schools and businesses across the country have closed their doors, and as we enter lockdown, thoughts are firmly focussed on all things health and safety.
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