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March 11, 2026

Landlords: Getting the most suitable cover

You might be a full-time landlord, run a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), or have found yourself as an “accidental landlord” with a single property you wondered what to do with. In any one of these roles, you will have discovered that appropriate landlord insurance plays an important role in protecting your property. So, let’s […]

Unoccupied property insurance: what owners need to know

Let’s consider some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about unoccupied property insurance for both residential and commercial premises. Residential When might you need unoccupied property insurance? You might need the protection of standalone unoccupied property insurance once your home has been unoccupied for a period typically longer than 30 to 45 consecutive days – […]

February 27, 2026

Our charity for 2026: Havens Hospices

For 2026, Alan Blunden is proud to support Havens Hospices (Registered Charity Number 1022119) as our Charity of the Year. Havens Hospices, provides specialist care to babies, children and adults living with incurable conditions, as well as vital support for their families and carers. The charity delivers its services free of charge and relies heavily […]

Charity, the Community and CSR

At Alan Blunden, we believe that being a responsible insurance broker goes beyond arranging suitable cover. While we serve clients across the UK, we remain firmly rooted in the local communities in which we operate. Supporting local causes, charities and community initiatives forms an important part of our approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR). As […]

February 11, 2026

Why relying on AI-generated information can create risk – and why verification still matters in insurance

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having an increasing impact on many aspects of everyday life, including the information it generates. However, it also needs to be treated with appropriate care. That is especially so in the case of insurance, where the potential for inaccuracy and a failure of regulatory compliance risk undermining the very protections that […]

Directors and Officers insurance: who is it for and what does it do?

If you take on the job of a director or the officer of a company, do you know that you may be held personally liable for any errors or mistakes you make while acting on behalf of the enterprise? As we outlined in a previous blog, taking on the role of a director or officer […]

January 15, 2026

Reviewing your fleet insurance

If you’re running a busy enterprise, including your fleet of vehicles, insurance might be one of the least pressing things on your mind. Your fleet insurance sits in the background – through legal necessity as much as anything else – and you rarely need to use it until something goes wrong. But regularly reviewing that […]

Even small businesses may need cyber insurance

There’s no escaping it; we live in a world that is increasingly dependent on information technology. From the biggest corporation to the smallest business, there is almost certain to be at least some use of data relating to your customers, suppliers, or products. A lot of data like this is not only personal but also, […]

December 3, 2025

New Year: It’s time to review your insurances

Whether you are a homeowner, landlord, or property investor, a New Year can bring a host of new prospects and opportunities. While it might not be “all change” on the stroke of midnight, there is still a lot that might have happened since you last reviewed the insurance that safeguards your home, car and even […]

Do you need insurance for your side hustle?

According to some estimates, nearly half the population (47%) is engaged in one form or another of a money-making side hustle. If you are one of these entrepreneurs working from home, you should also recognise that, without the appropriate business insurance, you might be exposing yourself to unnecessary financial risk. Why insurance matters for home-based […]

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