Posted on April 2nd, 2009 by admin
With millions of Brits tuning in to watch shows like ‘Supersize Vs Super Skinny’, the UK’s fascination with diet and health has resulted in dietetics and nutritionists becoming some of the fastest growing professions in the UK. Yet as more nutritionists and dieticians’ decide to set up on their own, many face a barrage of fines and litigation if their advice proves to be negligent, and impacts negatively on the physical well being of a client.
The new year traditionally brings with it a determination to take care of our health. While this is a lucrative opportunity for practicing dieticians and nutritionists, online small business insurer Insurantz.com is warning that many are still unaware of the risks facing their livelihood without professional indemnity cover .
Typically, they can earn up to £38,000, but the rich pickings may be short lived if advice given is not protected or in line with current legislation.
James Pickering, managing director of Insurantz.com, said: “Dieticians will have cover if they are members of the British Dietic Association however there is no obligation for nutritionists to take on cover. In most cases, nutritionists provide a valuable service which enables people to make better lifestyle choices and radically transform their quality of life. However, in the worst case scenario, negligent advice can be given which could cause the client to become ill and even take time off work. Without professional indemnity cover, this could not only ruin their reputation but they may have to fork out for thousands of pounds on a client’s claim for bodily injury or loss of earnings.”
There are over six thousand registered dietitians in the UK,* with this number set to rise as the credit crunch spurs on practitioners to set up from home. Training to become a dietitian usually consists of completing a degree in Nutrition or Dietetics providing eligibility for registration with the Health Professions Council, which is essential to work as a dietitian in the UK.
Posted on April 1st, 2009 by admin
Two senior figures in the Insurance industry have downed pens and are getting behind the wheel of a state of the art Ford Focus WRC in the 2009 Silverstone Tyres BTRDA Rally Championship.
Management of risk is central to the insurance industry and now Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Lloyd & Partners, a subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group Plc, John Lloyd and Andrew Barnes, will be applying their skills to the adrenaline fuelled sport of rally driving to ensure every corner is taken with pin point accuracy.
Adrian Cavenagh will be co-driving for John Lloyd and Guy Simmons will be sat alongside Andrew Barnes.
Their Ford Focus WRCs will have a new image for this season as they will be promoting Insurantz.com , specialists in tailored commercial and home business insurance solutions, so whatever business you are in, they can help you find the right insurance policy for your individual business needs Insurantz.com are part of JLT|online, a division of Jardine Lloyd Thompson UK Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group Plc.
The working ANT is the Insurantz.com logo and will be displayed on both Ford Focus cars which will be maintained and run on event by BTR Preparations, a long established and well respected name in the world of motor sport headed up by Tim Ashton whose history dates back to the early days of Dealer Opel Team in the 70’s. BTR’s Technical Manager Gavin Cox will look after the JLT Rally Team on event.
James Pickering, managing director of Insurantz.com, said: “Risk management is a day to day task for insurers and I am sure Andrew and John have calculated their strategy for every single corner. They have been training hard in the new Insurantz.com rally car and I expect to see it taking corners at speeds that would fill hardened petrol heads with fear.”
The team’s first event was at the Wyedean Rally at Chepstow Racecourse and the next will be 25th April at Minehead in Somerset.
