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    2025 UK construction trends

    Our industry report explores key trends that are reshaping the future of the construction market, and how those trends are impacting construction insurance risks.

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    HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast

    Construction theft: contractors' small tools and equipment

    HSB's John Nicholls and Jamie Talbot explore the rising impact of small tools and equipment theft in the construction industry, how they affect construction customers’ bottom line, and what preventative measures and industry best practices they can take or follow to mitigate the risk of theft.

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    HSB appoints new Managing Director of its engineering insurance business

    Terry Dyson, HSB

    Terry Dyson's promotion forms part of HSB's reshaping of its engineering insurance business to drive continued profitable growth through its core insurance products: equipment breakdown, construction, computer and cyber; and its inspection services.

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    HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast:
    The true cost of not having equipment breakdown insurance

    HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast

    In our latest podcast, HSB's Andrew Bazley and Alan Cain discuss equipment breakdown; the commercial realities of equipment failures and how they can impact your customers' finances, and the trends and risk considerations you need to be aware of. Download our whitepaper, Equipment breakdown: the true cost to organisations.

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    HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast:
    The role of business computer insurance in an evolving digital world

    HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast

    HSB's Mathew Prentice, Stacey Sheridan, and Andy Meanock discuss how evolving working trends are impacting business computer-related insurance risks, and what key computer equipment exposures businesses need to consider.

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    Press Release:
    HSB research shows that two-thirds of businesses haven’t considered computer risks

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    Research conducted by HSB with insurance brokers suggests that two-thirds of businesses are not considering computer insurance risks arising from evolving working practices.
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    Blog:
    Three misconceptions about hybrid working and IT equipment coverage

    Hybrid working
    Our blog considers three misconceptions about computer insurance in relation to hybrid working, and how brokers can help their clients to ensure appropriate coverage is in place.
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    Press release:
    AM Best affirms credit ratings of The Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) Group’s members

    Financial rating
    AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "aa+" of the members of The Hartford Steam Boiler Group.
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    Research report:
    How evolving working trends are impacting computer-related risks

    HSB research report: How evolving working trends are impacting computer-related risks
    In our new research report, we examine the seismic shift towards hybrid working in the UK following the Covid-19 pandemic, the evolving working trends, and the potential risks for businesses regarding insurance for computer equipment.

    Our research explores:

    • the diverse preferences of employers implementing hybrid work policies 
    • the impact on commuting patterns and technology usage
    • the potential business continuity risks related to the UK's increasing reliance on imported computing hardware
    • some misconceptions about computer cover which could leave some businesses exposed
    • the crucial role brokers can play in supporting their clients in the new hybrid working landscape
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