Many homes and businesses have the security of a fire alarm monitored remotely, ensuring the fire services are alerted to respond even when no-one is on site. This can result in lower insurance premiums and the security of knowing that there will be a quick response in the event of any potential fires. Once installed and an annual maintenance contract is signed, many will relax and be content that this is one less thing to worry about. BUT if one of the biggest providers of these services was to withdraw from the market there just might be a bit of a scramble to obtain alternatives. Well, thi ..read more

The right to a more predictable working pattern – the rules are changing! Our friends at NIG Risk Assist have compiled this helpful explanation of what it means and how it effects employers. The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was passed in September 2023. Although no date has yet been set, the introduction of the Regulations that will support this act is likely to come into force in autumn 2024. It therefore makes sense that employers and agencies that have people on zero hours contracts begin their preparation for when the regulations come into effect. What it means to Wo ..read more

Talbot Jones Ltd has been shortlisted for the best B2B business at this year’s  Small Awards. Now in its seventh year, The Small Awards is a nationwide search for the smallest and greatest firms in the UK, across all sectors. It is organised annually by Small Business Britain, which champions, inspires and accelerates the nation’s 5.5 million small firms. It has been chosen as one of just eight finalists for the Supply Chain Champion for best B2B business that celebrates small businesses that are working within the business supply chain, and other businesses large and small. With eleven d ..read more

We are very proud that our co-founder and Business Development Director, Clare Talbot-Jones, has been listed for the 3rd year in a row as one of Insurance Business UK’s Elite Women in 2023.  It is a list of women who have shone brightly by delivering for clients in a competitive environment and overcoming career obstacles to become leaders in the insurance industry. The fifth edition of Elite Women pays tribute to the challenges, excellence and tenacity exhibited by this year’s 61 inspirational female leaders who are breaking through “high and strong” barriers in a still male-dominated i ..read more

From September 2020 until December 2022, three members of the team engaged in Senior Level Degree Apprenticeships at Northumbria University- one MBA and two MScs in Strategic Leadership. We were very proud that the company’s ethos, action and impact was recognised by the university and included as a case study in the Northumbria University UN PRME report. This can be found on pages 58-60 of the document linked below. The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is a United Nations supported initiative that aims to raise the profile of sustainability in business and management sc ..read more

Since joining the team at the end of September, Selorm has really impressed us by his enthusiasm, commitment, attention to detail, ambition, care and boldness. We chatted to him about his experiences so far with the team. We are super grateful to have you on the Talbot Jones team. What made you apply for the role? I have always enjoyed analysing risk and data in previous roles as a reinsurance and actuarial analyst. When I moved to the UK from Ghana, I wanted to continue doing this or something very similar. Unfortunately, all the reinsurance and underwriting opportunities that came my way we ..read more

(Blog content by QBE.) Musculoskeletal disorders account for around a third of work-related injuries. ‘Manual handling’ relates to the moving of items by lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing or pulling, and is one of the most common causes of injuries at work. Heavy manual labour, awkward posture and repetitive movements can all contribute to cumulative damage and acute injury. These injuries can have a serious impact on workers’ ability to perform everyday tasks, their quality of life and in some cases their ability to earn a living. Many people can ..read more

Making changes to your business? Then don’t forget to take a fresh look at your H&S. (Blog content by NIG Risk Assist) Currently businesses are having to deal with multiple issues. On top of increased costs due to rising inflation, we’ve seen enormous hikes in energy prices. This has had an on-going impact on some markets resulting in reduced sales and potential cash flow difficulties for some. Some businesses are also facing workforce challenges, where they’ve had to lay staff off, or staff have taken on other employment (e.g. more money), or the business has not been able to find people ..read more

This blog is developed from NIG Risk Assist to educate, inform and assist you in managing risks in the workplace. Use this blog to share with members in your organisation who use the kitchen to prevent accidents. __________ Even if temperatures seem to have peaked, it’s still a good idea to examine your commercial kitchen’s fire hazards and determine what steps you need to take to reduce the risk of a fire endangering your workers and property. Typical Reasons for Catering Fires There are numerous components of labour done in kitchens that can potentially cause a fire to start, regardless of ..read more

This blog is developed from NIG Risk Assist to inform you of the risks of electric vehicles to your business. Use this blog to inform and educate electric vehicle users in your organisation and carry out risk assessments. __________ Electric Vehicles – identifying the possible risks for your business and how to deal with them. Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity every day offering benefits over conventional, petroleum-fuelled vehicles, such as energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and fuel costs and improving an organisation’s overall environmental, social and co ..read more