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October 7, 2026 Reading and understanding your insurance policyInsurance documents are easy to file away and forget about, but they contain important information about your cover, its limits and your responsibilities as a policyholder. Taking a little time to understand the key sections can help you see what is covered, what is excluded and any conditions you need to meet for cover to […] READ MORE |
Winter driving hints and tips – what to do in the event of an accidentAutumn and winter bring darker mornings and evenings, rain, fog, frost and low winter sun – all of which can make driving more challenging. Good preparation, more cautious driving and knowing what to do after an accident can all help you deal with winter journeys more safely. Prepare your car for winter driving A few […] READ MORE |
September 9, 2026 Who needs professional indemnity insurance?Professional indemnity insurance – PI insurance (or PII), as it’s popularly known – is designed to provide protection against certain liability claims arising from the services, advice, recommendations, or work a business or professional delivers. If your business provides advice, opinions or other professional services that a client could subsequently claim were negligent or inadequate, […] READ MORE |
Planning home improvements? Don’t forget to check your home insuranceIf it’s more than a lick of paint and you are planning significant building works at home – such as an extension, loft conversion or major renovations – you may want to review your insurance arrangements. Home insurance during building work is an important consideration because significant alterations can affect the risks associated with your […] READ MORE |
August 5, 2026 Travel insurance for medical conditions: Is it becoming easier to find cover?Preparing for this holiday season, did you shelve any travel plans because you were afraid you wouldn’t qualify for travel insurance? Were you worried about a pre-existing medical condition making it more difficult to obtain travel insurance? Historically, travel insurance for medical conditions has probably been one of the biggest barriers to travelling with confidence. […] READ MORE |
Landlord pet insurance: Preparing for more tenants requesting petsThe Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force on 1 May 2026, has introduced significant changes for landlords and tenants when it comes to keeping pets in rented homes. What has changed? The changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act were anticipated in this article. Landlords have almost certainly had many tenants requesting pets in […] READ MORE |
July 8, 2026 Supporting Havens Hospices: How Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers is giving backFor many businesses, supporting a local charity is about more than simply raising money. It’s about helping organisations that provide essential services within the community while bringing colleagues together behind a shared cause. At Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers, we are proud to fundraise for Havens Hospices (registered charity no. 1022119) and the incredible work it […] READ MORE |
Why do landowners need liability insurance?Owning land can seem relatively straightforward, particularly if it is not being actively used. Whether it is a small woodland, a paddock, a development site or simply a parcel of land being retained for future use, it is easy to assume there is little to think about while it sits vacant. However, ownership brings responsibilities. […] READ MORE |
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July 3, 2026 Alan Blunden: Race4BusinessYesterday evening, six of our staff members took part in Havens Hospices’ Charity event: Race4Business. Here at Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers, we sponsored our staff member’s entry fees. The proceeds raised were donated in support of Haven’s Hospices, our chosen Charity of the Year for 2026. For this specific event, we donated £234, adding to […] READ MORE |
June 3, 2026 What the new Renters’ Rights Act could mean for landlordsThe Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is expected to bring some of the biggest changes in many years to England’s private rented sector. Some came into immediate effect on the 1st of May, while others are expected to be implemented in stages. These include but are not limited to: How could this affect landlords? The Renters’ […] READ MORE |
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- Reading and understanding your insurance policy
- Winter driving hints and tips – what to do in the event of an accident
- Who needs professional indemnity insurance?
- Planning home improvements? Don’t forget to check your home insurance
- Travel insurance for medical conditions: Is it becoming easier to find cover?