The HM Treasury will soon be receiving more on top of the £45million it scooped in a four-year period, courtesy of the mistakes of others on the road. Over 100,000 speeding fines are issued every year, and a recent magistrate review will now see the worst offenders having to pay 50% more. Those caught… Read more »
There are two main reasons why you should take out employer’s liability insurance: firstly, to avoid your business being wiped out by a substantial claim for compensation by an employee being injured or killed at work. Secondly, you’re almost certainly obliged by law to take out a policy. Businesses without at least £5m of… Read more »
Dream-home building conveniently summarised in an hour long TV programme is great for spurring inspiration, as well as potentially misguiding those who want to maximise the resale value of their home. Independent Insurance Bureau look at which alterations boost, and which can hinder your property’s “sell-appeal”. WINNERS Loft conversion Loft conversions are a… Read more »
To survive in a competitive market, a business needs to be resilient. In order to be more resilient, it needs to assess what could go wrong, and how things can be improved to mitigate risk. What do you need to consider? In order to strengthen an organisation against potential setbacks, you need to… Read more »
‘Broker’ is one of those job titles that is hard to pin down, a bit like ‘agent’ or ‘consultant’. The name doesn’t really explain the activity carried out by the professional, unlike more straightforward titles like ‘builder’ or ‘actor’. There is often confusion about what an insurance broker does or does not do. Put simply,… Read more »