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Beat Fraud & Slash Overheads With Insurance Transcription

The insurance sector is among the most competitive, regulated and documentation-heavy industries in the world. Insurance companies must deliver fast, accurate and compliant services to meet client expectations and regulatory requirements. One area that directly impacts this is claims processing, which involves collecting and analysing a wide range of information from claimants, agents, adjusters, witnesses …

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Be Strategic: How Business Transcription Can Help Productivity

Corporate Division

In today’s corporate environment, being busy is often mistaken for being successful. Calendars are full, emails are constant and deadlines seem like they never end. It may feel like progress, but is it truly productivity? Is your business looking to the future and being strategic? Here is the truth: Being busy is not the same as being …

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Ten Reasons Why Financial Firms Outsource Their Transcription

Financial Division

The financial services industry is built on the foundations of precision, speed and confidentiality. Whether you are in wealth management, accounting or advisory, the demand for efficient, accurate documentation is ever-present. However, in a landscape shaped by evolving technologies, many financial firms are rethinking how best to handle documentation. Whether they are accountants, wealth managers …

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How Dictation Can Revolutionise The Writing Process

Corporate Division

Writing a book is a monumental task. For many authors, the process begins with the daunting challenge of turning thoughts into words. Followed by countless drafts, revisions and edits. Whether you are submitting to a publishing house or venturing into self-publishing, one thing is certain: time and accuracy are invaluable. One effective way for authors …

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April is Stress Awareness Month: Reducing Burnout in Healthcare with OutSec Medical

Medical Division

April marks Stress Awareness Month in the UK – a time to highlight the impact of stress, particularly in high-pressure industries like healthcare. For clinicians, medical secretaries, and administrative staff, stress is often an unavoidable part of the job. However, excessive stress and burnout can lead to reduced efficiency, errors in documentation, and ultimately, poor patient …

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How law firms can reduce costs amidst National Insurance changes. A blog post by OutSec the UK's leading online transcription company

How Law Firms Can Reduce Costs Amidst NI Changes

Legal Division

The recent changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have raised concerns across various industries, particularly within the legal sector. From 6 April 2025, employer NICs will increase from 13.8% to 15%, while the threshold will be reduced from £9,100 to £5,000. For law firms, these changes will significantly impact operational costs, making it essential to …

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Top 3 April Fools’ Day Pranks in Media History

HR, Media & Interviews Division, Universities Division

April Fools’ Day April Fools’ Day is a time when media outlets let loose – and sometimes fool the entire nation. Here are three of the most iconic UK-based pranks that fooled millions, and a reminder that when it comes to transcription, accuracy is no joke. 🥇 1. The BBC’s Spaghetti Tree Hoax (1957) The …

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Burnout, Boundaries and the Power of Letting Go: A Note to Researchers Who Are Doing Too Much

HR, Media & Interviews Division, Universities Division

If you’re a researcher, journalist, HR professional or academic juggling deadlines, interviews, meetings, and a never-ending stream of admin, you’re not alone. Many in the media and research industries wear multiple hats – investigator, interviewer, editor, data wrangler, project manager… and often, transcriber too. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you can’t do it all. Not …

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Feeling overwhelmed? Here’s how to work more effectively – with help from OutSec!

HR, Media & Interviews Division, Universities Division

Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Work More Effectively – with Help from OutSec In a fast-moving digital world, professionals in media and content creation are expected to juggle it all: interviews, research, meetings, admin, and tight deadlines. It’s no wonder so many are feeling the pressure. Whether you’re a journalist, podcaster, academic, or researcher, time …

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Overcoming Property and Surveying documentation workflow with OutSec’s Property and Surveying Transcription Services

Property & Surveying Division

Streamline your property and surveying documentation with OutSec’s efficient transcription services. The property and surveying industries in the UK face a variety of documentation challenges. From creating accurate reports to managing tight deadlines, property professionals need reliable solutions to streamline their workflows. At OutSec, we offer expert transcription services to help you overcome these obstacles, freeing …

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