Risk Insight: How Coronavirus is affecting Cargo Insurance Customers What is the likely/potential impact on Supply Chain? All areas of the supply chain in or via countries impacted expect to face reduced capacity to handle goods due to restrictions on movements of people and cargo. These restrictions are likely to have a significant impact on…
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Category: Transportation
Data settles the argument: “Are women safer drivers?”
Are Women Safer Drivers? New Data Settles the argument “Drive like a Girl” data reveals 17-year-old men speed 130% more than women of the same age. To celebrate International Women’s Day, telematics insurance pioneer, drive like a girl (a trading style of Insure The Box who holds over five billion miles of driving telematics data),…
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GAP Insurance is still important
Gap Insurance is still important A third of drivers say having access to a car is more important than ever following the Coronavirus outbreak. A third of drivers say they’re more reliant than ever on having access to a car. The research from the RAC underscores the increasing reliance many drivers have on their cars…
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Reducing Motor Fleet Cover
Reducing motor fleet cover The current uncertainty in the haulage industry is causing people to think about their current fleet numbers. With a potential downturn in business, drivers self‐isolating, or just a reduction in volumes, it’s best to know your options so you can make the best decision. Own vehicles – You can lay them…
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Construction sites operating during the Coronavirus
Construction sites operating during the Coronavirus Construction sites operating during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic need to ensure they are protecting their workforce and minimising the risk of spread of infection. This guidance is intended to introduce consistent measures on sites of all sizes, in line with the Government’s recommendations on social distancing. Self-Isolation Anyone who…
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COVID-19’s impact on driving tests
COVID-19’s impact on driving tests Driving Theory tests are suspended until 08 May for now. You can book a theory test now for a date from 09 May. If your driving test is delayed and your theory test runs out before your next test, you will need to re-take a theory test (they are valid…
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What can we expect as manufacturers respond to the coronavirus?
What can we expect as manufacturers respond to the coronavirus? The communicable disease already has several of the world’s most powerful nations in its grip, and the economic impact of this novel virus is starting to become evident. But what can we expect to see from the manufacturing sector as the battle rages on, and…
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COVID-19 and the effect on haulage drivers
COVID-19 and the effect on haulage drivers Haulage drivers are having to keep working during the pandemic, but there has been little talk about how the crisis is affecting them. Before the current crisis, the sector was facing a struggle to maintain staffing numbers given its high proportion of older workers approaching retirement and the…
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Managing cargo risk during the COVID-19 outbreak
Keep on moving; managing cargo risk during the COVID-19 outbreak The impact of the COVID-19 virus and the measures put in place by governments and authorities to try to combat its spread are affecting all types of businesses across the whole world. In these times, the protection of health, safety and lives is paramount. While…
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Protecting staff, buildings, vehicles and businesses
COVID-19 – protecting staff, buildings, vehicles and businesses Contamination Deep Cleaning service, through our managed repair business, Crawford Contractor Connection (CCC), is aimed at clients who require the skills of our technical and specialised cleaning contractors to provide decontamination and containment solutions following an outbreak and its subsequent disruption: – Full deep clean and decontamination of premises following…
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