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October 9, 2024 Money-saving car insurance tipsIf you intend to drive a car – or any other motor vehicle for that matter – you must have motor insurance. It is the law. You have no choice. Where you do have a choice, however, is where you buy your car insurance, the type of insurance you buy, and how much you pay […] READ MORE |
Employing seasonal staff at ChristmasAre you counting the days yet? There are probably fewer than you think before Christmas comes around once again. And, as for many businesses, you might look forward to an upsurge in trade as the festive season kicks in. That could also mean the need to hire additional seasonal staff to cope with the Christmas […] READ MORE |
September 11, 2024 The importance of security and risk management when running a shop or officeIf you are running an enterprise, you may have invested a tidy sum in the office or a shop from which to conduct your business. Your ownership of those premises – along with any of your business assets – has its advantages, of course, but it also carries the risk of loss or damage by […] READ MORE |
What is home emergency cover?Home emergencies – they hardly spell the end of the world. But they can cause considerable grief and leave you right out on a limb when they happen. Of course, they tend to be emergencies because they occur completely unexpectedly – yet likely to come at a very critical moment. Everyone’s ready to enjoy the […] READ MORE |
August 7, 2024 What is unoccupied property insurance?When any property is left vacant and unoccupied it is exposed to considerably greater risk than usual. It can attract vagrants, intruders, vandals, thieves, and other undesirable attention. Also, maintenance issues that go undetected can develop into full-blown emergencies. Yet the fact remains that your home or the commercial premises you own become temporarily unoccupied […] READ MORE |
Boat insurance: getting the most appropriate coverWhether it’s messing about on the river or taking to the high seas, a boat gets you out in the fresh air. It’s also a reminder that we’re a proud maritime nation. That’s all well and good but if you want to protect your investment, you’ll have boat insurance in mind. What’s the most appropriate cover? […] READ MORE |
July 10, 2024 What is the difference between Motor Trade insurance and Fleet insurance?It can get confusing when you have to pick one type of insurance over another. If you’re running a business, the whole question of insurance can become something of an administrative nightmare – you want to protect the business as far as you can yet draw the line at buying insurance you might not need. […] READ MORE |
Home insurance: making sure you are properly coveredIn times of inflation the prices of all goods and services are likely to rise. Home insurance is no exception. Yet despite high weather-related claims during a succession of bad winters, average premiums for home insurance increased by only 3% during the first quarter of 2024, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) recently. […] READ MORE |
June 12, 2024 Need to know: Gadget insuranceIn the many stages of human development, we’ve reached what can be called the Gadget Age. From computers, laptops, and tablets to network servers, from smart televisions to smart telephones, from printers to scanners, and to home security or sound systems, gadgets are everywhere – and a practically indispensable feature of everyday life. So indispensable […] READ MORE |
Public liability insurance – who needs it?Though it’s typically not a legal requirement (unless, for example, you run a horse-riding establishment), if you operate any kind of business, public liability insurance offers financial safeguards that could end up saving your very enterprise. So, let’s take a closer look at why this widely employed insurance is sought by so many businesses and […] READ MORE |