Tag Archives: Property Insurance
The widening gap of property underinsurance
The widening gap of property underinsurance Concerns grow as an increasing number of UK properties are now underinsured. With the gap between property rebuild costs and their sums insured widening at an alarming rate. RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com has complied figures from their annual report on rebuild costs and has concluded, from almost 27,000 rebuild valuations…
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Are you Fully Aware of your Business’s Exposures?
Are you Fully Aware of your Business’s Exposures? Are you a business owner? Then, you need to know the different risks your business may face. These could be things like cyber threats, fire, floods, and other potential losses. These problems could cause financial loss, damage to your property, or even legal troubles. But don't worry,…
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How Underground Cable Strikes can Affect Groundwork Companies.
Underground cable strikes can have catastrophic consequences for groundwork companies, often resulting in significant financial losses and reputational damage. However, with the right insurance coverage, owners of these companies can mitigate their risk and protect themselves from the financial burden that often accompanies such incidents. The Importance of Insurance Coverage As a groundwork company owner,…
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The insurance implications of Britain becoming a nation of fly-tippers
Britain’s landscape is becoming increasingly tainted by the blight of fly-tipping – an escalating issue which puts farmers and private landowners under particular strain and which has the potential to bring about their financial ruin. In June 2017, a House of Commons briefing paper recognised the scale of the criminal activity surrounding the illegal disposal…
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Business Insurance – What is it? Do I need it?
Anybody running a business, no matter how small, needs to consider business insurance. Whether you are self-employed or run a small or medium sized business you need a good insurance policy that protects you, your business and your sources of income. Business insurance comes in many forms, including tradesmen insurance, buy to let insurance and…
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New minimum standards for energy efficiency in properties
In April 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) came into force in England and Wales. These regulations apply to both domestic and non-domestic rented properties, plus mixed-use developments, comprising both residential and commercial premises. Under MEES, it is now illegal for a landlord to let or renew a lease on a residential or commercial…
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