Japanese Knotweed – a knotty problem for property owners and insurance cover On a bright, sunny day in late March, you step out into your garden. You breathe in the fresh air, take note of the tulips that are finally starting to blossom, the sun’s glare warm and tranquil. You take note of some small,
Over the last 12 months, it is likely you have experienced a significant increase in your insurance renewal, whether it’s a personal or commercial insurance policy. In this blog we dive into the reasons why this is happening. Soft and Hard Markets – The Insurance Market Cycle The insurance industry is cyclical, going through periods
Did you know that the Road Traffic Act could apply to forklift trucks even if you’re using it on private land? If you own, manage, lease, or use a forklift truck in connection with your business you may believe that your existing commercial insurance policy will cover you in the event of an accident involving
Don’t wait until it’s too late to find out If you’re paying for insurance then you want to make sure it will pay out in the event of a claim, otherwise what’s the point having it? In this mini blog series, we will be focusing on some of the common mistakes we see Contractors make when it
With the deadline just around the corner, we all need to be on top of the GDPR changes and what they mean for our businesses. We’ve put together 3 key facts about GDPR to help you prepare for the upcoming change in the law. What rights does GDPR give an individual and how does this
‘The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) is a regulation by which the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission intend to strengthen and unify data protection for all individuals within the European Union (EU)’ In the UK at the moment we rely on the Data Protection Act
We decided to take a bit of a different stance on our blog this month – when it comes to insurance claims it can be extremely stressful – we thought we would share a recent experience with you and the outcome we received for our client. 2nd April 2017: Our client notifies us of a
Simply relying on reputation sometimes isn’t enough when it comes to hiring a tradesman – making sure they are qualified to carry out the job you require should really be your priority. A qualified tradesman will also complete the job to a high standard and meet the required safety regulations. If you are in need
The Ogden Discount Rate. What Does It All Mean? What is the Ogden discount rate? The Ogden discount rate refers to personal injury rates – it makes it easier to calculate future losses in personal injury and fatal accident cases. When a court is looking at compensating an individual and awarding a fair and suitable amount
Subcontractors, Bona Fide Subcontractors And Insurance. Why do construction companies need to insure labour-only subcontractors when they are working on their contracts? Labour only subcontractors should be treated as employees for the purposes of cover under the insurance. Generally, a subcontractor will work under the direction of the Insured and do not provide their own
