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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
The Covid pandemic brought many changes to our lives. Disruptions to life as we know it affected many of our travel plans, perhaps more than any other area of activity. A succession of necessary lockdowns meant that even local travel was difficult, and foreign holidays became out of the question. As those restrictions are lifted, […]
The 14th of February is upon us soon and, with it, the celebration of Valentine’s Day. Loved ones may make your life hardly worth living if you dare to forget the occasion, but there is a further, hidden risk you might want to bear in mind. It is no surprise that a favourite Valentine’s Day […]
