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September 10, 2025 Get your home winter-readyThe year’s racing by, and before you know it, autumn will be here – with winter close behind. Now’s the time to get your home ready for wild weather, cold snaps and potential disruption. From frozen pipes to power cuts, a bit of preparation can make all the difference. Use this seasonal checklist to stay […] READ MORE |
Getting your car prepared for winterWinter can be an especially punishing time for you and your car – so, let’s spare a thought or two on preparing it for the testing weather conditions ahead. Preparation is key The better prepared you are, the more stress, time, and money you’re likely to save when winter driving conditions come along. As the […] READ MORE |
August 13, 2025 Fire safety in your homeA house fire can start in seconds and change everything. It can destroy your belongings, damage your home, and – most importantly – put lives at risk. Many people think it will never happen to them, but fires in the home are more common than you might expect. The good news is that most can […] READ MORE |
Having a short city break? Why you still need travel insuranceIt’s sadly coming towards the end of Summer, but even in the UK, the weather is still likely to be balmy and warm for several weeks yet. Could that spell a well-earned trip away – a short city break, perhaps – without the rest of the family in tow? Make it a realistic possibility, but […] READ MORE |
July 9, 2025 Fleet insurance money-saving tipsIf yours is a small to medium sized business, your fleet insurance costs are likely to be significant. How can you cut the expense without compromising the insurance cover of your essential business transportation needs? Use a fleet insurance broker If you search online, there are many options for fleet insurance. But it is very […] READ MORE |
When is landlord insurance or lodger insurance needed?Are you an “accidental” landlord? It might be that you’re just letting out a spare room in your own home, or hosting a short-term guest on Airbnb, let’s say. Yet these are the times when you become a landlord – and, as a landlord, you’ll typically need some form of landlord insurance. What is landlord […] READ MORE |
June 11, 2025 Your responsibilities as an HMO landlord (England and Wales)If you’re the landlord of an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation), some extra obligations and responsibilities come with that particular role. Failing to stick to those responsibilities – or not getting the correct type of property insurance – could land you in deep water. So, let’s briefly review what they are. What is an HMO? […] READ MORE |
Unoccupied property insurance FAQsWhether you are the homeowner or landlord, there are likely times when your property stands temporarily empty and unoccupied for longer than a month or so. That is when you may typically need separate, standalone unoccupied property insurance to maintain the protection that the vacant dwelling and its contents require. Here we share some of […] READ MORE |
May 7, 2025 Cyber insurance in the UK: Do you really know what it covers?According to the National Crime Agency (NCA), one of the most serious and organised crime threats to the UK is cybercrime. It leads to considerable losses of data, finance, and continuation of service – to the extent that businesses go bankrupt, public services become inaccessible and valuable customer data is compromised. With threats on such […] READ MORE |
Having some building work done? Inform your home insurance providerIt’s vital that you inform your home insurance provider before any building work commences and that you update the buildings sum insured once the job is complete. Here’s why … What is the ‘sum insured’ and why does it matter? Probably the most important feature of your home insurance is the total ‘sum insured’. That […] READ MORE |