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Achieving profitable growth through long-term partnerships
Achieving profitable growth through long-term partnerships Over the past three years, Regions MD, Lee Mooney and, Sales & Distribution Director, Alex Hardy, have overseen a relationship model which has provided a strong partnership for brokers and exceptional growth balanced on sustainable profit. This success has been based upon doing things differently, building long-term partnerships and…
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Courier Van Insurance
Everything you need to know about courier insurance and becoming a self-employed courier driver DOES MY BUSINESS NEED COURIER INSURANCE? If your business involves transporting other people’s goods for hire and reward then it’s a necessity that you’re covered by courier insurance. Remember, if you’re transporting your own goods for delivery then you will not…
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Assessing health & safety risks – Covid-19 guide
Assessing health & safety risks – Covid-19 guide When changing operations and ways of working, a key part of the decision-making process involves the assessment and management of risks. During this unprecedented time, it is crucial to carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments. Organisations must do all they can to keep up with the rapidly…
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What effect is Covid having on the hard market?
What effect is COVID having on the hard market? It is well established that the insurance market is in a period of hardening. Experts within the industry have been analysing the forces at play and the phrase ‘perfect storm’ has been used to signify what is a uniquely challenging set of pressures affecting the market.…
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Summer Newsletter 2021
Welcome to our summer newsletter 2021! The Insurance Market While the rollout of a Covid-19 vaccine and the slow return to normality in 2021 has buoyed society & the market, there will still be challenges as the economy recovers from the deepest recession in modern history. In the insurance sector, many expect this economic…
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D&O insurance explained
D&O insurance explained 5 key insurance issues - Increased corporate governance means more D&O exposures - D&O insurance covers claims resulting from managerial decisions that have adverse consequences - D&O insurance is a complex cover requiring attention to what is and isn’t covered - Common risk scenarios include failure to comply with regulation or laws,…
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Turners alerts customers over worsening driver shortage crisis
Turners alerts customers over worsening driver shortage crisis “We’re close to the brink and so is everyone else,” said Turners (Soham) MD, Paul Day. “Are we delivering everything with a perfect service? No. Is everyone else? I don’t think they are. It’s getting worse. In another month it’s going to be really tight.” The UK…
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Marine Cargo Insurance and its importance
Marine Cargo Insurance and its importance Maritime transport is one of the safest channels for the movement of goods, however, inevitably, there are certain risks that, during their transfer, can generate damage or even total loss of cargo. That is why it is recommended to contract or enforce transfer insurance for all goods. The purpose…
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The Role of Smartphones, Gamification and Rewards in a Business Driver Safety Programme
The Role of Smartphones, Gamification and Rewards in a Business Driver Safety Programme If your employees drive for work, you know that keeping them safe on the road can be challenging. Increasing pressure to meet deadlines, driver distraction, and rising substance abuse use and stress levels are not helping. The pandemic's emptier roads have even…
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Care for other road users
Care for other road users Our roads are becoming more and more congested but not just for road vehicles. The desire to remain fit and healthy during lockdown has seen more people regularly out walking, running and cycling. Yet with so many more people now getting around on foot, bikes and now also on e-scooters,…
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