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Construction – Problems with Products
What is Part Product? In the last few weeks I have seen trade advertising from different major insurers announcing that their Construction policy now has an optional extension for what is known as Part Product. Well, this is not something new, as I have been including this important extension since the early 1990s. Liability Insurance?…
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Marriott faces £100m fine over cyber-attack on its data
The massive hacking of Marriott International reservation databases could lead to a £99m fine as the UK cracked down on privacy breaches with its second major penalty notice in two days. The cyber-attack, which Marriott disclosed in 2018, exposed information on 339-million guest records, including seven million related to British residents, the UK Information Commissioner’s…
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Is your business at risk of underinsurance?
Your premium is calculated based on your individual circumstances and the amount of cover you choose to take out to protect your business. Underinsurance occurs when you have not taken out the right amount of insurance cover for your needs. What does it mean if I am underinsured? Taking out insufficient insurance cover will essentially…
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Helping to make the Claims experience less painful
Insurance is often referred to as a ‘grudge purchase’, a necessary evil and something that only really delivers any value if the policyholder is propelled by an accident or incident towards the ‘moment of truth’ – the time at which they have to call on their policy and make a claim. At that point, it…
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Six ways thieves can break into a car and how to prevent it
Fending off the techno-thieves THE DAYS of hotwiring cars are long gone. Today’s thieves use a variety of sophisticated techniques to gain access to cars and start the engine. The police, car makers and the insurance industry are playing catch-up as techniques evolve and adapt quickly to modern cars. These measures are having some effect…
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Commercial Insurance Awards 2019 Finalist
Congratulations to the whole team at Ascend Broking Group for our recent achievements in the Commercial Insurance sector. We are shortlisted for SIX awards at the annual Commercial Insurance Awards 2019 hosted by CIR Magazine. Categories: Broker of the Year Categories: Regional Broker of the Year Categories: Growth Business of the Year Categories: Initiative of the Year Categories: Claims Team of the Year Categories: Social…
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Covernotes 2018 Summer Newsletter
Summer 2018 Covernotes Newsletter Please download our 2018 summer newsletter In these covernotes we include: The insurance implications of Britain becoming a nation of fly-tippers Helping to make the Claims experience less painful Data keeping drivers safe on the road by getting to know their good and bad habits Leave no stone unturned with Silicosis…
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Ascend 24/7 – Our revolutionary client app video
Access your policy documents 24/7 Changing the way you manage your insurance programme We like to do things a bit differently at Ascend and are delighted to advise of the launch of Ascend 24/7 an online client portal and app that allows all our customers to access our back office system. Whether you are looking to change…
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Download our underinsurance guide
Underinsurance is a frequently used term in insurance and often associated with ‘Average’ although the two should not be confused. The potential impact of underinsurance in the event of a claim should not be underestimated. The following statistics published by Barrett Corp Harrington for 2007/11 indicate the extent of the problem: • 85% of cases…
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Ascend Charity Skydive Team Raise £1,600
On Saturday 19th May Max Collins & James Kemsley completed a 13,000ft Skydive on behalf of local Charity CHESS Homesless. The event took place at Beccles Airfield, Suffolk at UK Parachuting with the team raising over £1,600 from donations. Thank you. Still time to donate Watch Skydive Trailer CHESS is a small charity which has…
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