Why all businesses require Directors and Officers insurance Directors and Officers liability insurance (D&O insurance) provides financial support and defence against potential investigations into the behaviour of your executives and the possibility of them being sued. Without such insurance, the company will be left to pick up the tab from their own resources. Or,…
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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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Motor Fleet – 8 tips to keep your insurance cost down
Motor Fleet - 8 tips to keep your insurance cost down Our specialist transportation division is able to provide our clients with exclusive discounts often not available in the open market and our integrated IT system ensures you benefit from instant quotes and immediate cover. Motor fleet - Haulage Fleet Motor Fleet - Courier Fleet…
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Why travel insurance is more important than ever in 2021
Why travel insurance is more important than ever as we reach the end of 2021 Travel insurance has never been so important as we continue to navigate Covid-19 in our overseas holidays and trips. It will cover you for unexpected situations both while away and in the run up to your holiday, from losing your luggage to covering…
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Ascend Risk – business continuity & risk management
We have launched a new unique combination of cloud-based management systems, onsite risk consultancy and engagement. Ascend Risk management systems can be deployed across your business in minutes, delivering day-to-day functionality, visibility and accountability to your risk management process. We can also provide onsite risk consultancy to help you develop your risk controls including: -…
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7 top tips on Professional Indemnity Insurance
Deciding how much professional indemnity cover you need This is a common issue. Ultimately, it depends on your business, your clients and your potential liability. Your professional indemnity insurance needs to be able to cover the total rectification costs of your negligence and the legal costs of a claim against you. Some professional bodies will…
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Don’t take the bait: how to safeguard your business from phishing attacks
Don't take the bait: how to safeguard your business from phishing attacks What is phishing? Phishing is more than just a misspelt variation of a popular countryside activity. It’s also a key risk to businesses – one that we all need to be aware of. Simply put, phishing is any attempt to trick a victim…
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What Ascend’s Private Hire insurance covers and the optional extras you can add to your policy.
What Ascend's Private Hire insurance covers and the optional extras you can add to your policy At Ascend Broking, we believe that insurance should be simple. Nobody should have to read through pages and pages of insurance jargon to understand the cover they have in place. In this post, we’ll look into what your Private…
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Per-mile Insurance
A different way to pay for your car insurance: pay-per-mile Pay-Per-Mile car insurance No one likes paying for their car insurance. We’re forced to buy it. It’s a pain. However, some new types of insurance are making it a slightly less bitter pill to swallow. We all know there are a few black box options…
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How usage-based Fleet insurance works, it’s benefits and how to get a quote with Zego
How usage-based Fleet insurance works, it's benefits and how to get a quote with Zego At Zego, our Fleet insurance is designed to offer you a premium that matches the actual usage of your vehicles, so you always get a fair premium that is in line with your risk. Unlike traditional Fleet Insurance, for which you…
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