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8 Ways to Tackle Underinsurance
5 ways to improve your motor fleet and reduce premiums
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…
Read moreThe rise and rise of modular
The use of modular building is nothing new but it seems to be gathering momentum. Two major companies made announcements recently. Redrow is trialling the use of modular garages at two of its regional divisions. The house builder is also installing service pods to homes at its Paddock Wood development at West Drayton near Heathrow…
Read moreHow would losing your driving licence affect your life?
Losing your driving licence can have dramatic implications to your professional and personal life – that is why you should consider our Loss of Licence Defence insurance product that will pay for a specialist solicitor and legal fees when defending or challenging a motoring conviction. This policy is ideal for anyone that: ❖ Drives for…
Read moreHauliers Liability – The importance of arranging the correct cover for your business
Hauliers Liability – The importance of arranging the correct cover for your business Simon Horton, Transportation Director at Ascend Broking takes a look at a hauliers responsibility for customers goods whilst they are in your care, custody or control. Hauliers are liable for loss or damage to goods at Common Law unless you operate…
Read moreEngineering Inspection Insurance
Engineering inspection of plant and machinery is essential to ensure the safety of employees and the general public. It will also ensure your business meets the statutory requirements for workplaces in the UK. Evidence of compliance with health and safety law is very important if customers are to avoid interventions from the HSE. An engineering…
Read moreAscend launch fleet of telematic equipped vehicles
The first of our Ascend branded motor cars arrived a few weeks ago, you may have seen them around! These are equipped with state of the art telematics camera systems that we are happy to demonstrate to you or any fleet operator. These systems are not standard SD card systems but communicate directly to our chosen…
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