Tag Archives: Haulage motor fleet insurance
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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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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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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Motor fleet – what to do to get a better price on your vehicles
How to get the best price for your haulage motor fleet It’s important to engage a broker that has a specialism in your industry, and Ascend has a specialist Transportation and Haulage division which has the knowledge and expertise in your sector – but how can you help and work together with your broker…
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New rules to make transport as sustainable as possible
New biofuel targets were introduced in April that aim to double renewable fuel use in the UK transport sector within 15 years. By changing the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO), owners of transport fuel who supply at least 450,000 litres a year will have to make sure their mix is at least 12.4% biofuel by…
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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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Top 15 Drivers Tips Checklist
Do you consider yourself a rule-abiding citizen and a good driver? Even if you take care at the wheel, you may be regularly flouting the Highway Code, or breaking the law without knowing it. Breaking the rules of the road could put you or other people in danger and invalidate your insurance. And offences such…
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Vehicle thefts are on the increase – What can you do?
The number of vehicles being stolen has gone up 30%. In 2013, 66,000 were stolen, that number rose to 86,000 in 2017 and the value of those stolen has been rising. Unless these are recovered quickly – usually via a tracker of some kind, the recovery rate for stolen vehicles is stubbornly low. Evidence suggests…
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How 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…
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Guide for employees driving in the snow
What simple steps can you take to keep your business, employees and the public safe during severe snow? Download Employee Driving Tips • Steps should be taken to make sure that water pipes don’t freeze – especially outdoor pipes. If any external pipes aren’t used in the winter, their water supply should be switched off…
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