It may have only made the local news but it is an international problem. This week a huge hole opened up in St Albans. Some suggest it was the additional weight caused by unnecessary pizza menus and such supplements in the local paper making the delivery person's bag too heavy. I personally think that is
An existing local client in the motor trade shares his premises with another company (also in the motor trade). The other company in the premises told our client that when he took his policy out (with a different broker) they advised him it was a condition that our client's policy was also
Whether you are becoming a landlord for the first time, building up or already managing a portfolio of high-value properties, insurance will be a major consideration. With many years’ experience working with architects, developers, property managers and private owners, the Fairweather Insurance team has extensive knowledge and insight into the specialist requirements for high-value
Land bought for development If you are buying, or have bought, some land and are thinking about how, whether or when to develop it, don’t get caught out without insurance or it could become a costly exercise long before any construction starts. Whatever your reason for purchasing the plot; whether you have a
For building contractors and developers, let’s face it: insurance is the nagging requirement on the ‘To Do’ list, the expense you could really do without but cannot avoid. Whatever property you are developing, renovating or extending, you will have detailed risk assessments and you will know there is a wide range of insurances you need
Of course your business is unique! That’s how you go to market, emphasising the differentiators that mean your customers want to come to you and no-one else. So, when it comes to protecting your company against unexpected events that can impact or prevent “business as usual”, you need insurance that reflects precisely how you work.
With online capabilities and electronic communications able to streamline so much of insurance administration – from initial quotes to renewals – you often hear people say maybe they don’t need a broker and can do things themselves. Until something goes wrong, that is…and the time, trauma and frustration that goes in to pursuing a claim
A recent survey among our business owner clients showed that over 70 per cent have made significant changes to their business model in the past five years. Some are expanding, some downsizing, and others have found or are trialling new ways of going to market – either in response to the global financial crash or
Please excuse the outrageous pun. It was frankly difficult to come up with a title not involving one. Once again in recent weeks we have been reminded of the dangers and almost inevitable regularity of flooding to large swathes of the UK. Rain. by it's very nature is indiscriminate where flood defences are concerned and
Firstly I would like to point out at this stage I am not looking to alienate any Chelsea fans with this post. It is simply a vehicle to illustrate the importance of an insurance product.... although I am writing this following the defeat to Bournemouth. I'll leave that there. Whilst the recent results may (or