Insurance has responded to changes in the clinical trials landscape, and has evolved in many ways to perform in a crisis. An article written by Hanna Beaumont, Director of Science & Technology. This article is taken from International Clinical Trials September 2018, pages 48-50. © Samedan Ltd
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Cyber Risk and how to protect your business
The Smart CFOs Guide to Cyber Insurance
Innovating at pace, your business is exposed to a unique range of risks. Risks that change constantly as legislation tries to keep pace. Operating online? Then the risks are global. Which is why you need a partner who really understands the risks and pressures you face and can get you that bullet-proof protection.
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For United Kingdom Research & Development Companies
Commercial Insurance Application for UK R&D Companies
There is a worrying trend in Employment Tribunals where the case for discrimination has been successfully made without actual evidence. Do you have Employment Practice Liability Insurance?
Your data may be in the cloud but your risks are fully grounded, make sure your cloud has the silver lining to protect against those rainy days.
Helping your clients connect with the right insurance advice is a great way to add value to your existing relationship.
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Beach Life. At La Playa we feel our culture is really important to us. It sets us apart from other workplaces.
La Playa company culture
Our classic dough base includes the essential covers you'll need (Employers' Liability etc), topped with standard toppings like Business Interruption, Cyber Liability and finished with zingy specialist protection tailored for your business risk (Product Trials etc)
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Don't be outflanked by a contractual partner stealing a march on you. Tactical Litigation is often their surprise move when they want out of a contractual obligation. Know the signs and read these case studies
A brochure outlining our services for those operating in the science & technology sectors.
Science & Technology Brochure
The building blocks of insurance for early-stage science & technology companies in the UK.
20 Steps to Bullet-Proof You Business
What`s the difference?
Internet v Cyber Liability Insurance
It pays to get specialist advice and support from an expert life science broker, one that`s independent, innovative and focused on your needs.
Science & Technology Specialist Insurance
Find out what your key risk areas are, and how to structure your cyber insurance to get protection that will pay out in a claim.
The Essential Guide to Cyber Insurance
La Playa's mission statement. Find out what makes us tic.
Mission Statement
Open for business online? Then you`re vulnerable. Globally. The convergence of technology, media and telecommunications means your business can connect with much wider markets for your goods and services than previously thought possible. But with new technology comes new risk. . .
Cyber Liability Insurance
Lab Portfolio is a specialist insurance policy for start-up, early stage and SME research and development businesses.
Lab Portfolio
Matthew Clark, Director of Science & Technology, examines some critical insurance implications.
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Where Is The Weak Link In Your Operations
Do you know how you can ring-fence your M&A risks?
Mergers and Acquisitions
Ctrl Z. Quick-thinking insurance to undo costly errors. For science & technology professionals
Professional Indemnity Insurance S&T
Allegations of professional negligence, breach of contract, misrepresentation, error or omission can land you in court. You don`t want to end up there, do you?
Professional Indemnity Insurance Advice
La Playa's datasheet on D&O Insurance
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance
La Playa's datasheet for nanotechnology sector clients.
Nanotechnology Insurance
Is it possible to insure products that use or contain nanotechnology? What are the key challenges and how can they be overcome? This article by La Playa's Matthew Clark explores some of the key issues. Reproduced by kind permission of Chemical Watch Research & Publishing.
Chemical Watch Dec 2008
Presentation delivered by La Playa's Matthew Clark at a conference titled "Risk Management for Nanobusinesses" for the Institute of Nanotechnology - London, May 2008
Risk Management for Nano Businesses
"Cleantech" defies simple definition because it's constantly evolving. And with new technology comes new risk. From solar power to smart electricals - from the uncommon and unorthodox to the downright weird, our insurance solutions are as unique as your science.
Cleantech Insurance
La Playa's services for science parks and incubators
Services for Science Parks
La Playa's services for science & technology venture capitalists and angel investors
Advice for Science & Technology Investors
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Insurance brokers who understand and work with technology companies are a rare breed, to be highly recommended.
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For smart technology insurance, you don't get much smarter.
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We thought that we had exhausted all options for our type of business. La Playa completely understood the field we operated in and provided us with new options - and then shopped around for us to get a better price.
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I always appreciate how quickly [you] respond to all our questions.
Thanks as always for your extraordinarily quick response and great customer service.
As always we come away thinking how lucky we are to have found La Playa and the people we deal with there - bet there's not many that can say that about their insurance company!
They are the best insurance company to deal with and our contacts there get 10 out of 10!
Open, friendly and supportive
Thank you so much for giving so generously of your time to contribute at the Ignite Programme - it would not be the success that it is if it were not for the commitment and dedication of contributors such as yourself.
La Playa's specialist Science & Tech team can help you protect your business with smart, flexible, high-performance insurance - with a friendly human UI. We understand the risks and pressures you face - and we speak your language. We’ll support you with great advice - helping you make good decisions for your business.
As a Lloyd's broker, La Playa has solutions for even the most complex risks, and our services also include Business Protection and Employee Benefits. But what does "Boutique Service" actually look like?
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Careful listening to really understand your needs and priorities
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As much help as you need with completing forms to provide risk information
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A discreet and complimentary appraisal* to assess the risks and ensure you have the right coverage where you need it
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An independent market review - so you don’t have to shop around comparing policies, cover limits, risks covered and smallprint exclusions
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Careful monitoring of the carriers’ financial strength, claims and customer service
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An independent recommendation of the best policy for you - and why
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Specialist policy wordings from underwriters who have demonstrated excellence and deep understanding of your risk exposures. We have analyzed a wide range of policy wordings and have selected only the best for our panel. Our advisors have a deep working knowledge of these policies
*subject to insurer availability
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An intelligently designed portfolio of protection across multiple asset classes, liabilities and territories
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Advice on how best to manage your risks - to keep you safe but also to keep insurance costs down
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A dedicated advisor so you can speak to the same person each time.
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Expert guidance on valuations, security and risk management, and connecting you with specialist advisors and suppliers
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Direct phone and email access to your advisor for questions and advice.
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Policy documents emailed to you - no logins and passwords to remember
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An advocate beside you if you make a claim - thinking laterally to mitigate the impact, making useful connections to get you back up and running, and driving through a swift financial settlement
Tech-based business is 24/7, global and borderless, always exposing you to new risks and liabilities - often in unfamiliar places. As the law struggles to keep pace with technology, insurance can provide a real safety net if you fall foul of changing legislation.
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