Understanding the challenges of written-off vehicles: implications for car owners and insurers The fast-paced automotive industry is currently facing a troubling issue. The issue involves a growing number of vehicles that insurers write off due to delays in parts supply, causing frustration among car owners and uncertainty in the insurance industry. This article aims to…
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Motor Trade Underinsurance
Motor trade underinsurance Underinsurance is a common problem in the motor trade industry, where businesses often struggle to obtain adequate coverage for their vehicles, equipment, and premises. Underinsurance occurs when a business fails to insure its assets for their full value. As a result, this can leave the business exposed to significant financial losses in…
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Directors & Officers: Motor Trade
Directors & Officers: Motor Trade What is Directors & Officers (D&O) Insurance? Director and Officers Insurance is sometimes known as “Management Liability” and it’s there to protect you financially against any claims made against you personally as a director, partner or officer of your business. From health and safety concerns to a claim for breach…
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What are your options for reducing your fleet numbers?
What are your options for reducing your fleet numbers? The current uncertainty in the haulage industry is causing people to think about their current fleet numbers. With a potential downturn in business, with driver shortages or just a reduction in volumes, it’s best to know your options so you can make the best decision. Own…
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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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5 Tips for Better Courier Van Insurance If you’re looking for courier van insurance, you may need some help choosing it. Courier insurance is a necessity for businesses in that realm and here are some top tips to get you the right coverage at the right time. Insure Your Van Even If It’s Not Being…
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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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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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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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Whiplash reforms – in place from now
Whiplash reforms – in place from now From the 31st May new whiplash reforms came into legislation. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Historically, the limit for the Small Claims Track (the route to bring low value claims to court) was £1,000. The reforms will increase this limit to £5,000. This will mean that if a person…
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