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July 11, 2022 Things to consider as a tradesmanOne of the surprising side-effects of the recent coronavirus pandemic is the boost it has given to the various trades in the UK as a worthwhile career. According to a blog posted on the website Show House, the trade sector has attracted an additional 18% of workers – either taking up the employment as an […] READ MORE |
June 19, 2022 How to save money on your fleet insuranceIf you are running more than a couple of vehicles for use by your business, you almost certainly know about the benefits of fleet insurance. By keeping all your cars and vans under a single umbrella policy, you comply with the legal requirements for motor insurance and have a single annual renewal date that keeps […] READ MORE |
June 15, 2022 The importance of travel insuranceCome rain or shine, the typical British summer holiday is almost certain to involve an element of travel. The staycation remains a popular bet, but with the lifting of several years of travel restrictions, foreign holidays are once again within many families’ reach. The upsurge in holidaymaking – at home and abroad – has revived […] READ MORE |
May 30, 2022 Legislation changes for landlordsIf you are the landlord of buy to let property, one element of the constant round of news affecting your segment of the housing market is the constantly shifting volume of legislation. Unless you keep a close eye on the news, you might miss an essential piece of new or amended legislation. If you fail […] READ MORE |
Insurance FAQsInsurance is essential to any individual – homeowner or tenant – as well as business owners. Here are some frequently asked questions relating to various elements of both general and business insurance. Is insurance a legal obligation for my business? There are just two types of insurance you are under any legal obligation to arrange: […] READ MORE |
April 28, 2022 Fleet Insurance FAQSFleet insurance is a simple concept. It’s insurance for a large or small fleet of vehicles that might include cars, vans, trucks, heavy goods vehicles, or a combination of all of these – even forklift trucks if needed. If you run a business, you’ve probably put together the fleet that best suits your purposes. So, […] READ MORE |
April 26, 2022 The New Working From Home WorldWhen government guidelines about working from home were scrapped in January 2022, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that 36% of the employed population still worked from home at least once in the past seven days because of the coronavirus pandemic. Even by the 1st of April 2022, the Daily Mail reported that one […] READ MORE |
March 31, 2016 Motor fleet insurance FAQsWhat is a motor fleet? A vehicle fleet comprises multiple vehicles – cars, trucks, vans, heavy goods vehicles, of a combination of all of these. There is no strict definition of the number of vehicles there need to be in order to comprise a fleet, but common usage suggests that the number might be as […] READ MORE |
March 30, 2016 What you need to know about tradesman insuranceThe area around Westcliff on Sea – indeed, the whole of Essex – has its fair share of skilled and talented tradesmen. They work long and hard hours to earn a livelihood. The businesses they run, however, remain vulnerable to a number of serious risks and perils, which local tradesman insurance is designed to cover. […] READ MORE |
March 22, 2016 Why buy insurance locally?Why buy insurance locally? The government website, the Money Advice Service, gives a pretty convincing reason for using your local broker – you are likely to find superior cover at a competitive price. Expertise Insurance brokers are experts in their field. This involves a twofold approach: understanding your personal circumstances and the home, car or […] READ MORE |