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December 5, 2024 Checking your unoccupied commercial propertyThere could be any number of reasons why your commercial property is left empty and vacant for a while this winter. Perhaps you’re taking advantage of a lull in trading at this time of the year to get the builders in and carry out some renovations. Maybe you’ve moved out for a while as you […] READ MORE |
Fun ideas for your 2025 travels!The days are dark, and the nights are long. In the depths of winter, we’re all dreaming about sunnier climes – or at least a break from the constantly grey skies. In a word, travel is most definitely on your mind. The world’s your oyster, as they say, so let’s look about turning your travel […] READ MORE |
November 6, 2024 UK holiday home insurance and Airbnb insuranceIf you own a holiday home in the UK or let your home – even temporarily – on the Airbnb accommodation-sharing website, there are important implications for your home insurance. The insurance that regularly covers your home or holiday home is simply inadequate once you start taking paying guests. In the eyes of your insurer, […] READ MORE |
Getting prepared for the worst the weather can throw at usMost parts of the country had a taste of it at the beginning of 2024 and most recently, Storm Ashley caused devastation across some parts of the UK – so we can only shudder to think of what the weather will continue throw at us this winter. So, how can you best prepare if more […] READ MORE |
October 9, 2024 Money-saving car insurance tipsIf you intend to drive a car – or any other motor vehicle for that matter – you must have motor insurance. It is the law. You have no choice. Where you do have a choice, however, is where you buy your car insurance, the type of insurance you buy, and how much you pay […] READ MORE |
Employing seasonal staff at ChristmasAre you counting the days yet? There are probably fewer than you think before Christmas comes around once again. And, as for many businesses, you might look forward to an upsurge in trade as the festive season kicks in. That could also mean the need to hire additional seasonal staff to cope with the Christmas […] READ MORE |
September 11, 2024 The importance of security and risk management when running a shop or officeIf you are running an enterprise, you may have invested a tidy sum in the office or a shop from which to conduct your business. Your ownership of those premises – along with any of your business assets – has its advantages, of course, but it also carries the risk of loss or damage by […] READ MORE |
What is home emergency cover?Home emergencies – they hardly spell the end of the world. But they can cause considerable grief and leave you right out on a limb when they happen. Of course, they tend to be emergencies because they occur completely unexpectedly – yet likely to come at a very critical moment. Everyone’s ready to enjoy the […] READ MORE |
August 7, 2024 What is unoccupied property insurance?When any property is left vacant and unoccupied it is exposed to considerably greater risk than usual. It can attract vagrants, intruders, vandals, thieves, and other undesirable attention. Also, maintenance issues that go undetected can develop into full-blown emergencies. Yet the fact remains that your home or the commercial premises you own become temporarily unoccupied […] READ MORE |
Boat insurance: getting the most appropriate coverWhether it’s messing about on the river or taking to the high seas, a boat gets you out in the fresh air. It’s also a reminder that we’re a proud maritime nation. That’s all well and good but if you want to protect your investment, you’ll have boat insurance in mind. What’s the most appropriate cover? […] READ MORE |