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The UK Broker Awards
The UK Broker Awards We’ve done it again! Ascend have bagged their 9th award, by winning the Customer Service Award at the UK Broker Awards on 16th September. The UK Broker Awards are the leading platform for national recognition within the insurance broker market. Held last week at The Brewery, in the City of London,…
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The Insurance Times Awards 2022
The Insurance Times Awards 2022 Ascend Broking Group is thrilled to be nominated for 3 awards in the upcoming 2022 Insurance Times Awards – bringing our total number of nominations up to 30! Designed to recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation across the breadth of UK general insurance, these awards shine a light on outstanding…
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Digital Broker of the Year 2022!
Digital Broker of the Year 2022! Organiser: Broker Innovation Awards Category: Digital Broker of the Year Date: 8th September 2022 We are delighted to have been awarded Digital Broker of the Year 2022 at The Broker Innovation Awards. The Broker Innovation Awards recognise the specific implementation of an innovation in insurance brokerage, be it in service…
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AXA UK warns of serious fire risk of lithium batteries
AXA UK warns of serious fire risk of lithium batteries - Improper storage and damage to the lithium-ion batteries in electric bikes and scooters can result in devastating fires - AXA has covered almost half a million pounds of losses over the last two months on fires caused by lithium batteries - Not leaving the…
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Ascend Broking Summer Newsletter 2022
Ascend Broking Summer Newsletter 2022 Welcome to our summer newsletter. This month I would like to raise 2 key exposures to your business – underinsurance and your personal negligence exposure. Underinsurance - why inflation can have a major impact on your insurance A not-so-well understood risk is the impact of inflation on insurance and the…
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The changing risk profile of hauliers
How hauliers can manage the risks associated with inflation The current inflationary and supply chain challenges in the UK has added pressure on historically thin profit margins for fleet and haulage operators. Here are some tips to help with risk management. - Proactive accident avoidance strategies. - Managing inexperienced drivers - Driver training programmes. -…
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We are now proud sponsors of Chelmsford City FC
We are now proud sponsors of Chelmsford City FC! We are delighted to announce that we have extended our support to Chelmsford City FC with an agreement to become the Club’s official sponsor for the 2022/2023 season. General Manager, Phil Crowe, said: "Ascend Broking Group and MD Matthew Collins have been excellent supporters of the…
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Ascend Broking Newsletter 2022
Ascend Broking cover notes Summer 2022 Explaining issues that affect your insurance... In this issue: - Insurance fraud does not pay - Bullying: workplace trials and tribunals - Business travel polices offer many benefits - Inflation impacts on property insurance - Cover your event eventualities - Is it covered? DOWNLOAD COVER NOTES Insurance fraudsters beware! The…
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“35% are opting for EV as their next car purchase. Are you tempted yet?
A new study has found that a third of people (35%) are likely to choose an electric vehicle for their next vehicle purchase as a result of the recent fuel crisis. Based on the findings of the survey, Volkswagen Financial Services UK reported that the number of used electric vehicles it finances increased by 76…
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Motor dealers: are you EV ready?
Motor dealers: are you EV ready? The interest in electric vehicles is now increasing as automakers strive to meet the governments goal of net zero emissions by 2050. This month, the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) revealed that over 200 dealers have been accredited under its Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) programme, which has been reopened.…
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