Project
Eddisons Insurance Services developed an innovative insurance and risk management solution in conjunction with major insurance broker Ernst & Young.
Approach
Security was initially provided by static guards on site from the date of closure until a number of temporary monitored alarm systems (RemoteZone) were installed, and a number of 'property guardians' were recruited to live on site and provide a visible presence.
Property guardians live on site under licence in the knowledge that they may receive notice to leave the site within four weeks. A head guardian is appointed who carries out a weekly fire alarm test, and enables access to the site for emergency services as and when required. Guardians provide a valuable means of communication with regard to site security, and activate lights to give the appearance that the site is inhabited.
Results
In addition to utilising temporary monitored alarm systems and property guardians, we carried out a number of general site security improvements. A number of vulnerable ground floor windows were boarded up, a fault on the fire alarm was repaired, and the site was cleared of combustible items in line with insurer’s requirements.
