The Christmas season is a well-known period where cyber criminals are actively looking to take advantage of companies that have a skeleton staff and therefore we urge you and your team to be extra vigilant and particularly when opening suspect emails and clicking on links.

“On this week's episode of The Home Stretch podcast, Compliance Officer for The Guild of Property Professionals, Paul Offley speaks to Oliver Wharmby, Client Director at Mint Insurance Brokers about the rise in Professional Indemnity insurance claims, as well as the cyber security risks estate and lettings agents face.”

Letting agents and property managers have a duty of care to their clients and third parties. If they breach their duty of care, they may be pursued with a claim for damages or lost earnings. Subject to policy terms and conditions, Professional Indemnity Insurance (PI) will cover the claim and any defence costs and expenses.