An investigation by HMRC is every business owner’s worst nightmare. When you’ve been running your business successfully, keeping records, using an accountant and paying your tax to HMRC, the last thing you might expect is to be investigated by HMRC. Along with the enormous stress, it can take up a great deal of time – …
The insurance industry is constantly evolving, and it’s important for insurance professionals to stay abreast of the latest trends and predictions, so we can guide and advise our clients. The insurance industry has shown flexibility and resilience in recent times, with its systems and capabilities under the spotlight as it responded to the events of …
Here are five quick tips to make sure the process of renewing your insurance is as painless as possible, together with our analysis of current market trends and how this could affect your insurance program. 5 Tips to Prepare for Your Insurance Renewal 1. Don’t leave it till the last minute. You will be sent …
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Adversity can strike anyone at any time and it’s not always easy to ask for help, whether it’s a relationship breakdown, mental health issues, redundancy, domestic abuse, or a debilitating illness – these events can turn lives upside down. The Insurance Charities supports past and present employees in the insurance industry in the UK and …
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Are you thinking of starting a new business? You know you will need to make sure you have the correct insurance in place, but do you feel confident that you know what you need? While it might not be top of your to-do list, having the right insurance in place could be the difference between …
Business Interruption insurance is often misunderstood and therefore overlooked by businesses. This might be because they think the cover is already provided under their Buildings or Contents insurance, but it can be the cover that allows your business to continue trading in the event of a loss. Where Buildings and Contents insurance will put right …
Do you use a computer to help run your business? What would happen if your system was hacked or even just your laptop was stolen? Could your cash flow cope? Could you afford an IT consultant to help fix things in a hurry? In 2022 the proportion of UK businesses identifying a Cyber-Attack was 39%, …
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Do you run a business? Are you confident that you have the right level of insurance to protect your business if the worst happens and you need to make a claim? Statistics show that 50% of SMEs are underinsured, and many businesses are vulnerable if they suffer a loss.[1] For many business owners, your business …
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I know insurance might not be top of the list when you’re setting up a new business, and it’s not easy to get excited about buying insurance, but it could be the very thing that ensures the success of your business if something goes wrong, as sadly, sometimes things do go wrong. Here are seven …
1. Price – “Will my insurance cost more if I use an insurance broker?” If you are buying insurance purely on price, the internet is the place for you. Before you purchase an online policy, it’s worth taking the time to understand the difference between using a broker and buying insurance directly. Many people …
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