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Cyber risk

Insight

The top risks for UK businesses in 2026

The Allianz Risk Barometer is an annual global report identifying the most important corporate concerns for the year ahead. It’s based on the insight of over 3,300 risk management experts from more 97 countries and territories.

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man on an ipad near cars

Insight

Designing vehicle risk ratings fit for the future

Now, as the motor industry enters its most transformative era ever, the insurance industry is responding by reviewing how we rate vehicles to ensure we are prepared for the vehicles of the future.

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Insight

Ransomware: Don’t let cybercriminals hold your business hostage

Ransomware attacks are a growing concern in the insurance world, especially for brokers who handle lots of sensitive information. These attacks involve nasty software that locks you out of your own data until you pay a ransom. Let's dive into the risks and how you and your customers can steer clear of these digital headaches.

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construction

Insight & expertise

Exploring Underinsurance - finding the balance

In today's evolving economic environment, with adjustments in taxes and legislative updates, business owners are navigating a range of new dynamics. Against these conditions, it’s more important than ever to ensure the business has the right insurance in place.

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Insight & expertise

Top five risks of solar energy

In this article we’ll explore the top 5 risks of solar energy, and highlight why there’s a need for stronger industry standards in the renewables field.

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Insight

Safer trucks: Protecting vulnerable road users

It has long been known that lorries, trucks and other large vehicles pose a higher risk on our roads, particularly to vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. The latest road data published by the UK Department of Transport shows that...

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Insight

The top risks for UK businesses in 2025

The Allianz Risk Barometer, an annual report identifying the top corporate risks for the year ahead, has identified the top risks for businesses in 2025. Here we look at the top ten risks identified by UK participants.

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battery storage systems with solar panel charging

Insight & expertise

Energising Renewable Energy with Battery Energy Storage Systems

Battery Storage plays an important role in renewable energy by helping to respond to electricity demands. BESS help to stabilise the grid by storing excess energy generated from renewable sources during periods of low demand...

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warehouse workers being safe

Insight & expertise

Lithium-ion batteries - health and safety considerations

Lithium-ion batteries are the main type of rechargeable battery used and stored in commercial premises and residential buildings. The risks associated with these batteries can lead to a fire and/or an explosion with little or no warning.

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car repair workshop

Press release

Repairing the skills gap

A shortage of skills in the motor repair sector is fuelling claims costs and pushing up motor insurance premiums. As the shortage is exacerbated by the need for new skills to work on vehicles with the latest technology, the industry must work together to plug the gap.

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e-scooters lined up on a path

Press release

How to reduce the risk of e-bike and e-scooter fires

As more and more people choose to use e-bikes and e-scooters for commuting and personal use, emergency services and insurers are seeing a worrying increase in fires.

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Warehouse employee with a digital device

Insight & expertise

Lithium-ion batteries – how to reduce the risk of fires in commercial buildings

Lithium-ion batteries are the main type of rechargeable battery used and stored in commercial premises and residential buildings. The risks associated with these batteries can lead to a fire and/or an explosion with little or no warning.

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Insight

The top risks for UK businesses in 2024

The Allianz Risk Barometer, an annual report identifying the top corporate risks for the year ahead, has identified the top risks for businesses in 2024. Here we look at the top ten risks identified by UK participants.

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men on construction site

Insight & expertise

Concerned about crumbling concrete?

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has made the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. This is due to concerns about the risk of sudden collapse in schools and other buildings where the material is used.

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Woman with a suitcase in an airport working on a laptop

Insight & expertise

The benefits of travel insurance for SMEs

With the arrival of hybrid and remote working, many employees are choosing to work from home, but the benefits of travelling for business and face-to-face communication often outweigh the convenience of virtual meetings.

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Tools and business risk support guides

Business risk support guides

Forms and checklists

Construction Dust 150 KB
Construction Site Traffic Management 114 KB
Contractors on Construction Sites 152 KB
Escape of Water - Construction 117 KB
Excavations 170 KB
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) 141 KB
Construction Risk Support
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Motor Trade Guidance 184 KB
Awareness of Other Road Users 106 KB
Vehicle Suitability 99 KB
Road Conditions 121 KB
Route Planning and Driving Aboard 99 KB
Motor Trade Risk Support
More motor trade risk support
Selecting and Managing Contractors 101 KB
People Management 120 KB
Vacant Buildings 212 KB
Water Damage 108 KB
Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) 141 KB
Property Owners Risk Support
More property owners risk support
Weather Guidance 170 KB
Waste Management 100 KB
Oil Storage and Spillages 268 KB
Environmental Management 232 KB
Electric vehicles guidance  
How to reduce the risk of e-bike and e-scooter fires  
Top five risks of solar energy
Top five risks of wind energy
Sustainability and renewables support
More sustainability and renewables risk support

Tools and resources

Find tools to help you approach and manage risks within your business.
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Preferred suppliers

We work with a range of suppliers so that our policyholders can access services and products to help manage risks and support business continuity.
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Electric Vehicle Guidance

We understand that there are many considerations for businesses who work with vehicles or are transitioning to an electric fleet. We’ve got the expertise to support our customers through their electric vehicle journey.
Key EV considerations
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Lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are the main type of rechargeable battery used and stored in commercial premises and residential buildings. The risks associated with these batteries can lead to a fire and/or an explosion with little or no warning.

Unfortunately, we’re seeing a significant increase in fire claims caused by lithium-ion batteries, so we’ve collated advice to help prevent fires and keep properties and people safe.

How to reduce the risk of fires
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BT Redcare guidance

BT Redcare is closing operations, so businesses will need to move to another alarm-signalling provider in order to maintain a remote monitoring capability.

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