The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Business Crime Increases By 15% In Third Quarter

AXA Business Crime Index reports second consecutive quarterly increase in business crime · Birmingham tops the city business crime table · The average claim settlement amount is £3,524 · Over 50% of business crimes relate to theft, while arson claims highest payouts · AXA warns businesses to be vigilant over the Christmas period The latest findings from the AXA Business Crime Index* reveal a 15% increase in crime related insurance claims by businesses between July and September, compared to the second quarter of this year. The last six months have seen a consistent rise in the number of business crime claims experienced by the insurer. ... [Read Full Article]