Environmental liability in an evolving construction landscape
With embodied carbon and environmental transparency becoming critical factors in construction specification and procurement, according to key sustainability data, environmental accountability has never been higher on the agenda. Sustainability takes…
AI popularity means it’s time to rethink cybersecurity
By Richard Brannigan, managing director of The Bletchley Group. With the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) market now worth more than £16.6 billion, and around one in six organisations having embraced…
FAQs on management liability insurance
What is management liability insurance? Traditionally known as directors and officers insurance, management liability insurance (MLI) protects senior individuals against claims brought against them in court or at an employment…
Employment law and liability in 2025 and beyond
With this year seeing significant changes to employment law, and reforms being identified as one of the biggest perceived business liability risks in 2025, understanding the implications is critical. Key…
Bletchley sales director nominated for Insurance Woman of the Year
Angela Irvine ACII, sales director at The Bletchley Group, has been nominated for Insurance Woman of the Year (firms <500 employees) at the Women in Insurance Awards 2025. This nomination…
Explainer: non-negligent liability
By Angela Irvine, sales director at The Bletchley Group (Bletchley). Construction activities may cause loss or damage to existing buildings or structures adjacent to the site of interest. So, even…
Bletchley strengthens claims team with new appointment
Midlands-based insurance broker, The Bletchley Group (Bletchley) has appointed a newclaims manager. Alison Shaw joins the Bletchley team as claims manager, bringing over 25 years ofexperience working for leading insurance…
AI and employment law revealed as top liability concerns for businesses in 2025
Growth of AI and associated cybersecurity threats, as well as employment law reforms have been identified as the biggest perceived business liability risks in 2025. The results have come from…
Beyond the build: A guide to latent defects insurance
Quality and longevity have never been more central to construction than they are today, with increasing scrutiny over what is built and how. At the same time, the risks are…
Keeping your business cyber safe during the holidays
Whether you’re logging off for a couple of days or a few weeks, the countdown to Christmas is on. Unfortunately, cyber attacks increase by around 30% during the holiday season,…