COVERED IN 15

How are charities being impacted by the cost of living crisis? With Ian Tate, Charity Fundraising Consultant

Description:
The charity sector was severely impacted by the pandemic, with in-person fundraising events cancelled or postponed. Now, the cost-of-living crisis is profoundly affecting charities’ ability to fundraise as many people simply don’t have the funds to donate to charitable causes, and many charities reliant on corporate partnerships are seeing a decline in support.
In this episode, we discuss various ways of fundraising in the current economic situation and the resources available to charities from the Benefact Group, including fundraising tips, webinars and articles written by industry experts.
Quote:
“Issues that we are addressing at the Benefact Group working with charities are, the best way of getting the value from your trustees, recruiting and retaining volunteers, recognising volunteers and pitching funding applications. We're also trying to educate charities about things like stewardship and donor care. It's very, very important, particularly when we've got a cost-of-living crisis and less people are giving and people are giving less”.
Run time: 14.58
Resources:
Benefact Group – Fundraising in the cost-of-living crisis: https://benefactgroup.com/fundraising-resources/charity-fundraising-articles/fundraising-in-the-cost-of-living-crisis/
Benefact Group – Fundraising Resources: https://benefactgroup.com/fundraising-resources/
Adrian Saunders’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianksaunders/
Ian Tate’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-tate-60303023/
About the guest:
Ian Tate is a fundraising expert with 30 years’ experience in charity, currently working as a Consultant with the Benefact Group advising on charity fundraising.
About the host:
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia. 
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances.
Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc and its group companies (“Ecclesiastical”), shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law.
In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical have no duty to provide such changes.
 
 

How can brokers and insurers differentiate themselves in a highly crowded marketplace? With Alan Thompson from MAP Training

Run time: 14.45
Description:
The insurance market is becoming increasingly crowded. Given that many customers don’t understand the specifics of the industry, and often don’t have the time to conduct any research, how can you ensure that your business differentiates itself from competitors?
In this episode, MAP Training Director Alan Thompson highlights the importance of identifying the emotional and practical needs of your customers. Having done so, you can emphasise the particular aspects of your proposition that align with those needs during the subsequent sales process.
Quote:
‘The key is not to assume that we know what the customer needs are, and what's important to them. Because different customers will value different things. So, we've got to be prepared to find this out so that we can then match the appropriate parts of our proposition that enables us to address that need of the customer.’
Resources:
MAP Training: https://maptraining.co.uk/
Chris Withers’ LinkedIn Profile: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/chris-withers-ab77761b
Alan Thompson’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanthompson1/
About the Guest:
Alan Thompson is one of two founding Directors of MAP Training Ltd, a specialist training company. He has worked in the insurance industry for 35 years, beginning his career in marketing, strategy, and customer management roles, before transitioning into the design and delivery of training programs for insurance staff.
About the Host:
Chris Withers is the Broker Distribution Director for Ecclesiastical Insurance, and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He previously worked for Covea and RSA.
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances.
Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc and its group companies (“Ecclesiastical”) and MAP Training Ltd., shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law.
In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice, that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical and MAP Training Ltd. have no duty to provide such changes.
 

Breaking bad – the habits you should change... with Andy Bounds

Description:
Communication is crucial in our day-to-day life. However, our communication habits, both written and verbal, are often inefficient or ineffective.
In this episode, we’re speaking with business communications expert Andy Bounds about the importance of effective communication and the common mistakes people make when preparing for meetings, presentations and proposals. Andy highlights the importance of using the right channels and ensuring that we make a good first impression in business meetings and can sustain it, leading to good outcomes.
Quote:
"With communication, the most important two things to get right are the start and the end. So the start has to be engaging. And the end has to ask somebody to do something. So start engaging, and finish with a call to action."
Run time: 14:59
Resources:
Sign up for Andy Bound’s Tuesday Tips: Andy Bounds - Tips
Adrian Saunders’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianksaunders/
Andy Bounds’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybounds
About the Guest:
Andy Bounds is a professional speaker and author, and a renowned expert in business communication and leadership.
About the Host:
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia. 
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances.
Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc and its group companies (“Ecclesiastical”) and Andy Bounds Ltd, shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law.
In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical and Andy Bounds Ltd have no duty to provide such changes.
 

Why should you trust Ecclesiastical’s risk management expertise? with Jo Whyman from Ecclesiastical

Run time: 10.49
Description
What makes us experts in risk management? At Ecclesiastical, we recognise that a focused and comprehensive analysis of the risks facing our customers’ property, staff, or their organisation as a whole, is utterly essential. In this episode, we discuss the Risk Management team, the largest in our whole organisation and led by highly trained professionals with extensive knowledge of various types of risk. Furthermore, we articulate our unique understanding of the problems facing our customers, which enables us to execute balanced and proportionate solutions to them.
Quote
"We’ve got a wealth of expertise and we place a huge amount of reliance on training, our technical department and ensuring a minimum level of professional qualification.  We’re blessed with a wonderful technical team, who not only support new starters but are also responsible for producing external materials and guidance for our customers."
Resources
Learn more about Ecclesiastical Risk Management - Risk Management | Ecclesiastical
Preferred Risk Management Suppliers - https://www.ecclesiastical.com/risk-management/preferred-suppliers/
Adrian Saunders’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianksaunders/
About the Guest
Jo Whyman is the Risk Management Director of Ecclesiastical Insurance. He has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services and risk management sectors, having previously worked at Zurich for 25 years in various roles.
About the Host
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia.
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances. Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC shall not be liable, shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law. In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice, that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical has no duty to provide such changes.
 

How is the Benefact Trust responding to the major crises affecting charities today? with Lesley King-Lewis from Benefact Trust

Run time: 14.54
Description:
The voluntary sector is under a lot of pressure. Over the past year it has seen a decline in donations and volunteers, while simultaneously the demand for the services has skyrocketed. Charities themselves are concerned about their own financial stability in light of the energy and cost of living crisis, let alone supporting their beneficiaries. The Benefact Trust provides substantial financial support to charities every year, funded by the profits of the companies within the Benefact Group.
In this episode, we discuss how Benefact Trust’s vital support is assisting many of the country’s charities, and how its relationship with the companies of the Benefact Group instils a positive work culture in their employees. Organisations in need of help can apply for funding by clicking the link to the Benefact Trust website below.
Quote:
“As we [The Benefact Trust] grew out of Ecclesiastical Insurance, our focus is supporting all churches of all denominations, and Christian charities. But our beneficiaries can be of any faith or have no faith at all, and our grants tackle key social issues such as homelessness, poverty, mental health, addiction, climate change, and cultural cohesion. So, we have a really wide remit. And I would encourage listeners, if you're involved with any charities or a trustee of a charity, please go on our website, talk to one of our grants' officers, we’re really happy to talk to you about the grant giving.”
Resources:
Benefact Trust: https://benefacttrust.co.uk/
Benefact Trust – How to Apply: https://benefacttrust.co.uk/how-to-apply/
Fundraising in the cost-of-living crisis: Fundraising in the cost-of-living crisis - Benefact Group
Lesley King-Lewis’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-king-lewis-04072164/
Adrian Saunders’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianksaunders/
About the Guest:
Lesley King-Lewis is the Director of Benefact Trust. Previously All Churches Trust, Benefact Trust was established in 1972, and is the owner of the Benefact Group, from which it receives all its profits to fund grant making. This enables the trust to give away approximately £19-20 million per year.
About the Host
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia.
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances. Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law. In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice, that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical has no duty to provide such changes.
 

How can ERM help organisations achieve their objectives? with Sarah Pearson from Ecclesiastical

Run time: 14.45 mins
Description:
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) provides a framework to manage key strategic risks across an organisation, to support it in achieving its objectives. Ecclesiastical offers a range of solutions in this area, all of which endeavour to assess and address risks confidently. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of ERM for clients and brokers.
 
Quote:
“The risk landscape is changing all the time. And having an ERM approach can just help organisations understand the environment that they’re working within, and to navigate through this complexity in a structured way, by understanding the risks, prioritising them, and putting in place mitigation plans, so they can manage them to acceptable levels of risk in line with their risk appetite.”
Resources:
Take a look at our Enterprise Risk Management Hub 
Sarah Pearson’s LinkedIn Profile 
Chris Withers’ LinkedIn Profile
 
About the Guest:
Sarah Pearson, Head of Enterprise Risk Management has 24 years’ experience of working in the public sector (in a variety of senior corporate roles with a risk focus) and 10 years’ experience within the insurance industry in Enterprise Risk Management positions (Consultant, Advisor, Business Partner and Practice Leader). Recently appointed IRM Board Director and Women in Insurance Award Finalist (Risk Professional of the Year) in 2021.
 
About the Host:
Chris Withers, Broker Distribution Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for developing Ecclesiastical’s proposition for its broker partners, leading the sales team and for building even stronger relationships with brokers. Having joined the company in 2015 Chris has over 25 years’ of wide-ranging insurance industry experience, having worked at Covea and RSA prior to joining Ecclesiastical.
 
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances. Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC shall not be liable, shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law. In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice, that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical has no duty to provide such changes.

How can brokers and insurers give a voice to their heritage clients’ concerns? with Faith Kitchen from Ecclesiastical

Run time: 14.57
Description:
Ecclesiastical’s latest Heritage Risk Barometer has recently been released. Compiled following 500 interviews with heritage leaders across the sector, the report offers an insightful lens into the key concerns and issues facing heritage organisations and provides suggested routes to managing the risks. These include the alarming economic consequences of the cost-of-living crisis, increasing inflation and the rising cost of building materials, alongside difficulties surrounding staff and volunteer recruitment and retention, sustainability and crime.
Throughout the episode, we discuss the report’s key findings, and the profound importance of listening to customer needs when considering proposition development, which can facilitate improvements to broker services. The Heritage Risk Barometer is listed in the resources below.
Quote:
“What the barometer is doing is giving the sector a voice. It is raising these issues, and it's helping our audience, brokers in particular, to have a different type of conversation with their clients or their prospects, understanding their needs, and the issues that surround their environment in a bit more detail.”
Resources:
Ecclesiastical’s 2022 Heritage Risk Barometer –Heritage Risk Barometer | Insights (ecclesiastical.com)
Ecclesiastical’s 2020 Heritage Risk Barometer – Heritage Risk Barometer | Insights | Ecclesiastical
The Ecclesiastical Heritage Index – The Ecclesiastical Heritage Index
Enterprise Risk Management – Enterprise Risk Management | Ecclesiastical
Faith Kitchen’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-kitchen-7b8a076/
Adrian Saunders’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianksaunders/
About the Guest
Faith Kitchen, Customer Segment Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for developing and maintaining our products and propositions to meet the needs of our specialist target markets. She maintains relationships with a number of key bodies in the heritage, charity and education sector, to ensure we fully understand what is important to customers and can develop useful insight and thought leadership. Faith is a member of the Underwriting Leadership Team.
About the Host
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia. 
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances.
Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc and its group companies (“Ecclesiastical”), shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law.
In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical have no duty to provide such changes.

What were the most engaging podcast topics in 2022 and our outlook for 2023 with Ecclesiastical podcast hosts

Run time: 11.58
Description:
The idea for a series of conversational podcasts covering a wide array of insurance-related topics came about last year. We’re thrilled with the response to Covered in 15 thus far since launching the podcast in 2022, with over 1000 downloads and consistently strong reviews and streams for each episode. It has offered a way for us at Ecclesiastical to connect with like-minded professionals and potential customers in a manner that, we hope, is both engaging and informative.
In this conversation, the hosts of Covered in 15 discuss the challenges of starting and running a podcast, from finding new guests to locating interesting topics, and what they’ve enjoyed about the guests and topics throughout 2022. This namely includes listening to our passionate third-party guests and colleagues’ insightful expertise and knowledge about various topics, both niche and broad.
Quote:
“It's been great producing the podcasts; we've chosen topics brokers said they wanted to hear more about, and we'd love to hear thoughts on future topics”.
Resources:
Tony Fletcher’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-fletcher-b549a36a/
Adrian Saunders’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianksaunders/
Sarah Willoughby’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-35b89821/
Chris Withers’ LinkedIn Profile: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/chris-withers-ab77761b
About the Hosts:
Tony Fletcher, Corporate Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for leading the schemes division which has been writing business on a delegated authority basis for over 25 years. Tony’s career has focussed on business development and underwriting. He is a member of the Cambridge Insurance Institute and is a past president, having held the position in 2006/07.
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia.
Sarah Willoughby, Art & Private Client Business Director at Ecclesiastical, leads the Art & Private Clients team and brings over 28 years’ experience in the high-net-worth sector. Sarah joined Ecclesiastical in 2016 after 16 years with Oak Underwriting where she was Deputy Managing Director and over the years has been involved in all aspects of the business bringing a wealth of high-net-worth expertise and knowledge.
Chris Withers, Broker Distribution Director at Ecclesiastical, is responsible for developing Ecclesiastical’s proposition for its broker partners, leading the sales team and for building even stronger relationships with brokers. Having joined the company in 2015 Chris has over 25 years’ of wide-ranging insurance industry experience, having worked at Covea and RSA prior to joining Ecclesiastical.
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances. Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law. In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice, that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical has no duty to provide such changes.
 

How can MGAs add value in today’s insurance market? with Mike Keating from MGAA

Run time: 14.31
Description
Insurers are increasingly interested in MGAs due to their extensive expertise, distribution means, and capability. MGAs have also the agility to navigate a broad range of niche areas. In this episode, we discuss the headwinds currently facing the MGA market, and how insurers may benefit from increased collaboration with this highly experienced community of professionals.
Quote
“All good MGAs recognise that the reason that balance sheet has been shared and the partnership is there is because the MGA’s team are experts in what they do. And frankly, why would [an insurer] want to build something themselves, if they’ve got complete confidence in deploying capital to a team who can demonstrate through data, expertise, experience and distribution, and deliver underwriting profits that way?”
Resources
The Managing General Agents’ Association: https://www.mgaa.co.uk/
Mike Keating’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-keating-230b8424/
Adrian Saunders’ LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianksaunders/
About the Guest
Mike Keating is the CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA). He has worked for insurers, brokers, and MGAs during his 35 years’ experience in the industry, and has previously held executive positions at AXA, UK General and Qlaims.
About the Host
Adrian Saunders, Commercial Director at Ecclesiastical is responsible for delivering Ecclesiastical’s UK intermediated business. Before joining Ecclesiastical, Adrian held senior roles at Marsh, Zurich and Hiscox. Away from insurance, Adrian is a self-confessed cycling addict. Combining his passions for charity giving and cycling, he previously raised funds for charity by completing London Ride100 three times and cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia.
Disclaimer
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances. Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office PLC and The Managing General Agents’ Association shall not be liable, shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law. In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice, that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical and The Managing General Agents’ Association has no duty to provide such changes.

Why is it more important now than ever to protect yourself and your property? with Neil Evans from Blackstone Consultancy

Run time: 14.59
Description:
The recorded levels of crime in England and Wales in the year ending June 2022 exceed pre-pandemic levels, with 6.5 million crimes occurring during this period, at a rate 7% higher than in the year ending March 2020. It’s undeniable that the occurrence of crime is rising across the country, and with the police service under enormous strain due to resourcing struggles and economic pressures, the onus is on individuals perhaps more so than ever to take care of their personal security.
In this episode, we discuss various methods you can implement today to improve the safety and security of your home. This ranges from ways of assessing potential dangers, to the increased vigilance you should take with regard to the information you share on social media pertaining to your property.
Quote:
“It'd be fair to say that crime is going up as per official government statistics, accepting the changes in how they're recorded. If you look at all the crimes [committed] since June 2021, the recorded crime has increased by 12%”
Resources:
Personal Property Protection - Target Identified Personal Property Protection | Art & Private Client | Risk Management (ecclesiastical.com)
Blackstone Consultancy - https://blackstoneconsultancy.com/
Neil Evans‘ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-evans-csyp-msc-msyl-a6765797/
Sarah Willoughby’s LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-35b89821/
About the Guest:
Neil Evans is the Director of Protective Services at Blackstone Consultancy. Prior to this, he was in the Royal Navy, and subsequently worked for 25 years in the Metropolitan Police, where he led the armed residential policing operation for the royal palaces.
About the Host:
Sarah Willoughby, Art & Private Client Business Director at Ecclesiastical, leads the Art & Private Clients team and brings over 28 years’ experience in the high-net-worth sector. Sarah joined Ecclesiastical in 2016 after 16 years with Oak Underwriting where she was Deputy Managing Director and over the years has been involved in all aspects of the business bringing a wealth of high-net-worth expertise and knowledge.
 
This guidance is provided for information purposes and is general and educational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. You are free to choose whether or not to use it and it should not be considered a substitute for seeking professional help in specific circumstances.
Accordingly, Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc and its group companies (“Ecclesiastical”) and Blackstone Consultancy, shall not be liable for any losses, damages, charges or expenses, whether direct, indirect, or consequential and howsoever arising, that you or any third party suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with your use or reliance on or action taken (or not taken) by any other party, caused by that or any other person’s use of or reliance on the information provided in this guidance, except for those which cannot be excluded by law.
In viewing the guidance, you acknowledge that over time the information provided may become out of date and may not constitute best market practice, that it is subject to change and new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes and that Ecclesiastical and Blackstone Consultancy have no duty to provide such changes.