Away from controversial air-strikes in the Middle-East we are seeing Drones / Quadcopters / Unmanned Ariel Vehicles or Systems (UAV / UAS)... amongst other things, increasingly used commercially. Wedding photographers have been seen to use them, surveyors might use them to inspect a roof, estate agencies use them to photograph properties. In an ever more
We are delighted to confirm that we are able to offer a legal indemnity policy to provide cover for the future discovery of Japanese Knotweed. Why is this plant harmful... head to the government website for a little more info - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prevent-the-spread-of-harmful-invasive-and-non-native-plants - but suffice to say it can be very costly to remove and control
Another happy client. A one off shipment of specialist equipment to Poland insured. Although most Cargo and Marine policies are issued annually we have access to specialist products for single conveyances so you needn't worry about annual premiums or being an existing client. All we need to know is who you are, where you are,
This week we were delighted to assist our client by insuring their new Tesla Model S. It's our first Tesla and we are confident it will not be our last. With access to electric vehicle specific insurance products something different and special does not have to have a different and special premium. Why not speak
One of the best ways to ascertain whether you need a certain cover or not is to look at a ‘real-life’ claims scenario and apply it to your business… could this happen? If the answer is yes then the next question must be ‘what is the maximum possible loss?’. Once you have worked that out
It is always important for us to keep an eye on what is going on in the property market so that we can continue to make sure that we are able to provide cover that reflects the needs of the sector. Aviva's recent edition of 'Property View' kept us up to date with many hot
As a reservist in the Army I am constantly bombarded with rhetoric about planning. There are numerous acronyms to be used during the planning stage of any operation and there will always be some old guard shouting something about failing to prepare being akin to preparing to fail or every old and bold sergeant's favourite
Insurance fraud is on the increase according to the Metropolitan Police. A survey by the Insurance Fraud Bureau says fraudulent claims cost £1.2 million a year, adding on average, £50 to policyholders’ annual costs. Two of the main scams they are concerned about are accident and insurance ones. There are a few simple things you
A recent study by the Insurance Times noted that premium was not the primary concern of people obtaining home insurance. As opposed to motor insurance, which is still predominantly a price driven market, it seems that people are more concerned about their worldly possessions and the roof over their head and how they can be
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM) In an effort to try and bring some legislation and risk management info to you I have once again called upon our friends at Aviva who provide the following information. It is certainly worth reading through whether you are a contractor, employer, client as there are implications