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With shorter days and colder weather, January can be a tough month for many employees. Blue Monday, which falls on the 20th January this year, is known as the most depressing day. While the emotional and psychological effects of this season are well known, businesses do not always realise the impact this can have on their insurance cover and workplace.

Read our article on why JCT contracts are valuable in high-end building projects and what HNW clients should consider when using them.

Winter weather can be unpredictable and challenging, causing significant disruptions from supply chain interruptions to hazardous conditions for employees and customers. Being unprepared can lead to operational setbacks, revenue losses, or even costly business interruption claims. However, by taking the right steps to winter-proof your operations, you can minimise disruptions and keep your business running smoothly.

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Self-insuring a high-net-worth (HNW) building project can appear advantageous because it avoids the immediate cost of premiums. However, it poses significant financial and operational risks that should be carefully weighed. Here are some of the key dangers associated with self-insuring such a project.

High Net Worth (HNW) brokers and direct insurers in the UK serve different purposes in the insurance landscape, particularly for affluent individuals with complex needs. We’ve drawn up a comparison of the two.

Jensten prepares for the next chapter of it's remarkable story 

While IT security plays a crucial role, it is only one part of the risk management strategy. Equally important to recognise is the role of employees. They can be the first line of defence and the weakest link in cyber security. In this article, we will explore the key reasons cybersecurity training is essential in the workplace.

Business interruption insurance (BI) provides cover for financial losses due to an interruption to a business caused by material damage to property. Cover is typically incorporated into a package or commercial combined policy.

As your wealth grows, so does your need for careful insurance planning and advice. Specialist high-net-worth insurance brokers, like our Private Clients team, specialise in reviewing and finding solutions for your specific needs.

As part of the Jensten Group, we’re delighted to officially launch our Health & Protection team, allowing us to offer you an enhanced proposition. Our Health & Protection team has developed a broad range of products that continues to expand. We can now support you with many aspects of your business’s employee benefits and health and protection requirements.

In the dynamic world of business and construction, trust and reliability are paramount. Verbal agreements alone may not suffice when financial investments are at stake. Read our comprehensive guide on surety bonds to find out more.

As part of the wider Jensten Group, Berns Brett is thrilled to announce that the winner of Jensten’s Charity of the Year 2024/25 vote is Unique: Understanding Rare Chromosome and Gene Disorders.

AddSecure, a leading European provider of alarm signalling, has announced it’s teaming up with BT Redcare to continue its Next Generation fire and security alarm signalling services in the UK. This partnership will ensure that BT Redcare customers’ services will remain uninterrupted following BT Redcare’s plans to cease operations from August 2025.

Whether your business is large or small, you‘re either preparing for a cyber threat by implementing IT Security features or planning to implement features to stop them. We explore what security capabilities insurers look for.

Following FCA approval, Jensten has completed the acquisition of Berns Brett, in a strategic move which strengthens both its regional and specialist centres of excellence. The deal brings a team of 40, and more than 5,000 clients to the group.

BBi Horsham have relaunched their magistrates scheme, over 20 years after the original scheme entered the market. The Scheme will be available for all Magistrates and Justice of the Peace throughout England and Wales.

The BBi Group’s role is to support our clients at every level and provide experienced advice and guidance, as well as assisting with claims on your behalf. 

The situation with regards claims as a result of COVID-19 is evolving daily. While some claims such as ‘travel’ are fairly clear cut, there is still a huge amount of discussion surrounding business insurance, particularly Business Interruption claims.