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8 Ways to Tackle Underinsurance
8 Ways to Tackle Underinsurance Underinsurance can be devastating, especially when it comes to your business property and its contents, should you ever be in the unfortunate position of having to make a claim. Here are 8 ways to avoid it: Get your property valued regularly The cost of building materials has risen significantly in…
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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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Why an independent broker?
Why an independent broker? We know that buying insurance can be difficult. Searching the market for the right product at the right price can be exhausting – and once you’ve found a product, how do you know that you’ve got the right level of cover? An independent insurance cover can make the process much easier,…
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5 ways to improve your motor fleet and reduce premiums
5 ways to improve your motor fleet and reduce premiums Motor fleet is a large percentage of a company's insurance spend. These 5 easy to follow tips could help you improve your motor fleet claims experience and reduce your premiums. 1. Motivate your drivers Motivating drivers to perform well can be a highly effective method…
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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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Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer practice for international hauliers
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer practice for international hauliers The Department for Transport has published guidance for hauliers making international journeys. The guide, last updated on the 28th March 2021, covers everything a haulier needs to know when it comes to safety, including rules on COVID-19 testing for hauliers and other topics such as: – Driver…
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The need for speed awareness
The need for speed awareness Most people who are caught speeding will receive a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of a £100 fine and three points on their driving licence. It may be possible to avoid points and opt for a speed awareness course if one is offered, depending on which police force is handling the offence. The number…
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Navigating the modern cyber risks landscape
Navigating the modern cyber risks landscape With cyber criminals becoming more sophisticated by the day, business must act now to shore up their defenses. As recently as five years ago, cyber risk was widely perceived as a technological challenge. Protected by firewalls and virus protection software – not to mention the company IT…
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HTA engage The Transafe Network
HTA engage The Transafe Network to look at Safer Abnormal Load Escorting The Heavy Transport Association has initiated the first in a new programme of projects that will look at various aspects of the movement of abnormal indivisible loads, analysing good practice from the UK and elsewhere in the world to ensure that movement…
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Recent Essex Magazine Article November 2019
We recently featured in the Essex Magazine following the launch of our high net worth & wealth management service – Ascend Executive. Essex insurance broker Ascend Broking goes from strength to strength
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