Willis Insurance & Risk Management

As your business grows, are your risks growing with it?

Northern Ireland’s production sector grew 7.8% over the year to Q2 2026, according to the latest figures from NISRA.

Changes to your workforce, equipment, premises, suppliers or processes can all affect the risks your business faces. Taking time to identify and assess those risks can help you put the right measures in place before problems arise.

Find out how our Risk Management team can help - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/risk-management/risk-management-solutions/

An unoccupied property isn't necessarily a low-risk property 🏠

Vacant buildings can face increased exposure to issues including theft, vandalism, fire and property damage, while changes in occupancy can also affect insurance requirements.

If a commercial property becomes unoccupied, it's important to review the risks and understand any conditions that may apply to your cover.

Our Real Estate team can help you protect your property and the revenue behind it. Find out more - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/centres-of-excellence/real-estate-insurance/

Is your business ready for autumn and winter? 🍂

Before the wetter and colder months arrive, consider checking:
• Roofs, gutters and drainage
• External equipment and signage
• Pipes and heating systems
• Emergency contact procedures
• Business continuity plans
• Property sums insured
• Business Interruption cover

Small preventative measures can help reduce the likelihood and impact of property damage and disruption.

Our team can help you review your risks and make sure your insurance arrangements continue to reflect your business - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/risk-management/

25 people lost their lives in construction incidents involving plant, machinery or vehicles across the island of Ireland between 2016 and 2025.

Following the recent HSENI and HSA People - Plant - Safe Separation campaign, it is a timely reminder for construction businesses to review how pedestrians and moving equipment are managed on site.

Clear traffic routes, effective segregation, suitable risk assessments and properly managed vehicle movements can all help reduce the risk.

Our Health & Safety Consultants can support businesses in reviewing workplace transport risks and putting practical controls in place - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/risk-management/health-safety-consultancy/

Supply chain disruption is moving back up the business agenda.

Latest ONS figures show 28% of UK businesses with 10 or more employees are concerned about international conflict affecting their supply chains, while 21% are concerned about shipping disruption.

For businesses reliant on key suppliers, materials or overseas deliveries, disruption can quickly impact operations. Now is a good time to review supplier dependencies, contingency plans and Business Interruption cover.

Let our team help - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/contact/

Will your stock levels increase in the run-up to Christmas? 🎄

For many hospitality businesses, the busiest months of the year can mean holding more food, drink and other stock than usual.

If your stock levels change seasonally, it's worth checking whether the limits within your insurance remain adequate should the unexpected happen.

September is a good opportunity to review your cover before the festive rush begins. Speak to our Hospitality & Leisure team about protecting your business - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/centres-of-excellence/hospitality-leisure/

What's on your risk register? More importantly, what's missing from it?

Effective risk management is about anticipating what might not go to plan and taking practical steps to reduce the potential impact.

We look beyond Health & Safety to help businesses identify, assess and manage risks across their organisation, turning potential problems into a practical action plan.

Find out how we can help - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/risk-management/risk-management-solutions/

Cyber risk is increasingly becoming an operational risk for manufacturers.

New research from Make UK found that 30% of manufacturers surveyed had experienced a cyber incident in the past year, either directly or through their supply chain.

As manufacturing becomes more connected, the impact of a cyber incident can extend far beyond compromised data, affecting production, supply chains and day-to-day operations.

For manufacturers, understanding these exposures is becoming an increasingly important part of managing business risk. Speak to our team to discuss your cyber risks and insurance requirements - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/contact/

The latest ONS Business Insights survey shows that businesses continue to face pressures including concerns around demand, costs and the wider economy.

It can be tempting to delay insurance reviews, maintenance or risk improvements when budgets are tight. But reducing protection can leave a business more exposed when something goes wrong.

Regularly reviewing your risks, insurance and business continuity plans can help make sure your business remains properly protected as circumstances change.

We help businesses take a proactive approach to managing risk. Find out more - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/risk-management/

Don't wait until the Christmas rush to review your risks 🎄

For hotels, restaurants and pubs, the festive season can bring increased stock, more customers and greater demands on your workforce.

Planning ahead now gives you time to review areas such as business interruption, stock and employers' and public liability cover before your busiest period begins.

Our hospitality specialists can help make sure your business is prepared for the season ahead. Find out more - https://www.willisinsurance.co.uk/centres-of-excellence/hospitality-leisure/