The thwarted plan to detonate improvised explosive devices on flights departing from Heathrow Airport and headed for the United States should serve as a reminder of the serious and prolonged security risks facing individuals and businesses today. Terrorists continue to focus on targets that will cause not only the maximum loss of life, but also the greatest interruption to infrastructure and supply chains. This means that wherever you are in the country, and whatever your industry sector, your business could be affected by similar attacks in the future.

To help your business respond to the heightened threat level, please find attached our latest Adviser, a Marsh publication outlining the recent events, their implications for U.K. businesses and the steps that companies should be taking to ensure that they are adequately protected.

Marsh recommends that its clients have fully tested business continuity programs and crisis management capabilities, and are able to respond to any eventuality. With the support of the security services from our sister company Kroll, we are helping companies across the country to develop, enhance and improve their business continuity management.

Download the August 2006 Marsh Adviser.