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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, […]

Planning home improvements? Don’t forget to check your home insurance

If 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 […]

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. […]

Landlord pet insurance: Preparing for more tenants requesting pets

The 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 […]

July 8, 2026

Supporting Havens Hospices: How Alan Blunden Insurance Brokers is giving back

For 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 […]

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. […]

July 3, 2026

Alan Blunden: Race4Business

Yesterday 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 […]

June 3, 2026

What the new Renters’ Rights Act could mean for landlords

The 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’ […]

What is a mixed-use property?

In the UK, a mixed-use property is one in which both commercial and residential uses are housed under the same roof. Mixed-use properties are common throughout the UK and may take many different forms. Examples include: Because each mixed-use property combines different residential and commercial risks, insurance requirements may vary considerably. Why standard insurance may […]

May 6, 2026

Why choosing a local insurance broker matters

Buying insurance these days has become a whole lot easier thanks to the many online marketplaces. Despite their convenience, however, there is still a role for a local broker in helping you consider the cover that may be appropriate for your individual circumstances. The tailored service of an experienced broker may be particularly helpful if […]

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