June 12, 2023

Event insurance and parties


Whenever summertime comes around, everyone appreciates the chance to stretch their arms, legs, and sheer love of life by spending more hours outdoors. When the weather turns mild, there is probably no better place to be than out in the open air of a glorious English summer’s day. Wherever in the country you are, you’re […]


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Professional indemnity insurance – who needs it?


In some lines of business, you have no choice – professional indemnity insurance (PII) is essential to the work that you do. In many other endeavours, professional indemnity insurance may provide valuable protection that might make the difference between your business surviving or going under. Let’s take a closer look at how this specialist type […]


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May 15, 2023

What is the future for electric vehicles?


Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular with each passing year. More and more drivers look to them as a means of reducing the carbon footprint of their transport – and, of course, to save money on the petrol they’d otherwise have to buy. As that population of EV drivers spreads wider, a new issue […]


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How will the new Consumer Duty affect clients?


For many of us, financial services represent a fairly opaque world where odd and esoteric terms often describe products and practices unavailable elsewhere. Such an unfamiliar environment leaves many a client feeling none the wiser and often vulnerable in such a market. It is especially good news, therefore, that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has […]


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April 18, 2023

What to do after a death


There are a number of things that need to be done after a death. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or business colleague, it can be difficult to know where to start. This brief guide aims to give you an overview of the key tasks that need to be carried out. Probably the most authoritative […]


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Fleet risks – are you having lots of claims?


If you run a small to medium sized enterprise in which more than two vehicles are used for business and private use, you will appreciate the benefits of fleet insurance. By keeping the essential insurance of all your vehicles under a single umbrella, you have only one annual renewal date to monitor and manage (avoiding […]


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March 19, 2023

St Vincent’s – Turning concern into action


Many places in the UK are hosts to charities of one kind or another. They rarely involve a solely one-way process but become very much a partnership between providers and recipients by turning concern into action in a way that benefits the entire community. That is very much the mission and experience of Southend’s own […]


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Easter 2023: What’s happening in our local area?


With Easter just around the corner, we thought we’d take a quick look at upcoming events and celebrations around Southend and this part of Essex. Easter egg hunt What would Easter be without an Easter egg hunt? The one to be held in Belfairs Woods – on the western fringes of Southend – is a […]


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February 20, 2023

How to prepare for a claim


Even when you have carefully arranged the insurance cover you need, you continue to wish that you’ll never need it – you hope that you do not need to make a claim. But what if unforeseen events happen? This blog discusses how to prepare for a claim. According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) […]


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Are your values and sums insured correct?


The ultimate test of any insurance policy comes in the event that you need to make a claim. If you have home insurance or motor insurance, for instance, is the cover you have arranged sufficient to make good your financial losses? Is the cover enough to pay for the repairs and reinstatement needed to your […]


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