Winter Weather Precautions

Posted by on Nov 19, 2012 in Business Insurance, Consumer Insurance, Home Insurance | Comments Off Hope you enjoyed the summer!!  Just to make it worse, now is a good time to prepare for the coming winter weather and those darker nights. Here are a few suggestions to help. Flat roofs – Insurers don’t pay out if they are poorly maintained and they are very susceptible to wind and storm damage so make sure they have been inspected for signs of wear and tear. Large trees – watch out...
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What you do – Is it insured?

Posted by on Sep 6, 2012 in Business Insurance | Comments Off   What you do is important to you but it’s also important to an insurer.  Get your business description wrong on your policy and you could be heading for trouble!   Why?  We all know that insurance policies can be complex but at the root of your insurance is what you do.  The insurance will cover you for risks “arising out of your business”.  But if you are doing...
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Is Pollution a risk for your business?

Posted by on Sep 4, 2012 in Business Insurance | Comments Off   Think pollution is not a risk for your business?  Think again!   It’s not just big chemical companies that face pollution problems.  Leaks from oil tanks can also cause river or ground water pollution and companies can face clean up costs for long term pollution, which isn’t covered under normal insurance policies. The subject of environmental impairment liability...
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Have I got the right insurance for my business?

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Business Insurance | Comments Off Deciding what is the right insurance for a business can be a minefield.   Our free guide below may be of help.   Click here for our Guide to Insurance    
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New French Driving Law – Breathalyser

Posted by on Jul 6, 2012 in Business Insurance, Consumer Insurance | Comments Off A new French law came into force on 1 July 2012 making it compulsory for drivers to carry a breathalyser kit in their vehicles or risk an on-the-spot fine of 11 Euros. This is in addition to existing rules which require: The display of a GB plate Headlights to be adjusted to the right. The vehicle to be equipped with a warning triangle and a luminous safety vest must be kept inside the...
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Insurance Tips for the Medical Sector

Posted by on May 24, 2012 in Business Insurance | Comments Off As if the medical sector didn’t have enough to think about, businesses in this area also have many insurance issues to battle with, some of which are common to other sectors and some which are peculiar to them.  My involvement with dentists, doctors and other medical provision companies over the past 13 years has highlighted some of the more frequent misunderstandings and mistakes that can...
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