Theft - A proactive approach is the best preventative strategy - Expertise from Allianz Insurance plc

Our latest white paper looks into a topic that has a signficant effect on business and individuals alike: rising incidences of theft.

We start off by considering the reasons that could be behind the increasing frequency of this type of crime, trends that are emerging and techniques that offenders have developed, before moving on to the defensive measures available.

Topics covered include:

The role of technology
How things are getting 'easier' for thieves
Vehicle theft methods
Burglaries and ram-raid attacks
Targeting of construction businesses and tradespeople
The continuing issue of metal theft
Cyber crime and stolen identities

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