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Tradesman’s Tools Stolen From Van As He Worked On House
A tradesman lost an ‘extensive’ amount of tools from his van as it was parked outside a house in Uttoxeter, reports
Why Do You Need Specialist Insurance For A Thatched Roof?
Thatched roofing is sustainable, beautiful and provides a traditional rustic charm, but it can cause problems when it comes to trying to insure a property.
Construction Site Thefts Soar During Last 18 Months
Theft of plant and machinery equipment from building sites soared by 50% during the pandemic, according to the Construction Equipment Association (CEA)
Four-Fifths Of High-Growth Firms Are Underinsured, Survey Finds
New research has revealed that up to four-fifths of companies that have expanded significantly over the past two years are inadequately insured.
Could Pet Insurance Be An Employee Perk?
Offering pet insurance is a great way for employers to demonstrate that they care about employees.
What Is Landlord Insurance And Why Buy It?
Landlord insurance is cover that protects landlords from the risks associated with their rental properties, typically including buildings and contents insurance, and sometimes includes landlord-specific covers such as property owners’ liability, loss of rent, and...
Why Your Business Needs Cyber Insurance
Cyber crime against a small business can be incredibly damaging, and the recovery costs can mount up, especially when you include specialised repairs and legal fees.
Blaze Breaks Out At Durham Building Site
A dramatic fire at a building site in the city of Durham has provided a reminder of the importance for contractors to make sure they are comprehensively insured against unexpected incidents on construction sites. Building site accidents usually involve incidents such...
How Do Insurers Define Risk?
Risk is the most important part of all insurance policies. Calculating the cost of insurance policies is about defining the chance, severity, and number of risks that the insurer will pay for in case the worst happens.
There are as many different types of risk as there are risky events in the world, but insurers tend to place them into six specific categories. Most forms of risk fit in more than one category.
Don’t Overlook Insurance, New Landlord Guide Warns
New landlords have been warned not to ignore some of the costs they will face but might not have considered, one of which is getting insured. Landlord Today advised those investing in property that there are “a lot of expenses to consider” beyond mortgages and repair...
How To Set Up Small Business Insurance
If you’ve just set up your own small business, then we will explain what you need to know, what to expect, and what to consider to get the right business insurance for you.
Government Insurance Scheme Backs Live Music Events
Live music is only just making a return after lengthy lockdown restrictions across the country, the scheme has been welcomed by the music industry.
Side-Hustlers Advised To Check Their Insurance Cover Needs
The Express newspaper reports. If you have started a side hustle lately, the publication warns that running a business from private premises can leave you liable to a multitude of compensation claims.
The Infamous Guarantee That Changed Takeaway Deliveries
Different sectors require different types of insurance because the risks and issues can vary so wildly. Fast food delivery insurance is an excellent example of this, as it requires aspects of both restaurant insurance as well as insurance for fleets, drivers and other...
Small Businesses Warned Not To Scrimp On Insurance Polices
A report in Money Week suggests that some small companies stopped paying at least one type of insurance during the pandemic in an attempt to reduce their overheads.
Cumbrian Firms Warned About Under-Insurance
Many firms in the county of Cumbria are at risk of being under-insured, a local broker has warned.
3 Ways To Profit From Your Empty Office Space
The pandemic has changed lives all around the world, and business closures have left hundreds of commercial buildings empty, from offices to shops.
Are You Open To Lets With Pets?
A campaign has been informing landlords and letting agencies that exclude tenants with pets from their properties that they are missing out on a significant share of the rental market,
Top Tips For Lowering Your Premiums
Ensuring your home is adequately insured is vital, and in some cases is either legally required or is a condition for successfully applying for a mortgage.
Landlords Invited To Talks With Government
Bodies representing landlords have been invited to high-level talks with government ministers about the future of the private rental sector (PRS).
Do I Need Public Liability Insurance As A Freelancer?
If you’re a freelancer, and you work with the public, with third parties’ property, or have visits from third parties at their place of work, then you should have public liability insurance. Should a member of the public get injured or has property damaged as a result...
Contents Insurance For Renters
Looking for Contents Insurance For Renters? Click Here! Get A Quote Now! When you sign a lease on a property, it’s essential that you sort out contents insurance for renters before you move into your new home, as this will give you all the cover you need for...
Why Working At Height Insurance Matters
The HSE defines working at height as “work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury.
Fleets Warned Over Catalytic Converter Thefts
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise, promoted by the pandemic, as many vehicles are left unused on driveways and company premises.
