Why do I need year-round event insurance for my one-off event?
Whether you’re hosting a one-off event or it’s going to be recurring throughout the year, one thing is clear: you need event protection. But what is event insurance, and what does it include? And do you really need cover for the whole year if it’s just a one-off event? What does event insurance include? ‘Event […]
How to keep your contents safe while travelling abroad
There’s nothing worse on a holiday than realising you’ve had your valuables lost or stolen, and if those valuables are passports, a phone, important documents, or cash, it can be a real headache trying to get home without them. We’ve put together a list of tips on keeping your contents safe while abroad so you […]
Our top BBQ tips that could prevent a claim
Early June saw ‘National BBQ week’ – yes, there seems to be a national day for everything these days. We can’t complain though, if Summer was a taste it would most likely be a chargrilled flavour. Since Covid, BBQs are more popular than ever.1 Although we struggle to find the weather, statistics show that in 2023, […]
How could being on the NHS waiting list impact your holiday?
It is no secret that the NHS has been struggling in recent years. With millions of people finding themselves on waiting lists for consultations and treatment, the backlog has left many people living in a state of uncertainty. A peaceful holiday abroad can provide a welcoming escape, but many people are finding that being on […]
How a car becomes a classic and why you need specialist insurance
Classic car specialists and enthusiasts may debate on what exactly they define as a classic car, but there are ‘official’ classes for different purposes. The DVLA and HMRC each have their own criteria and guidance around how they would declare a car a collectible. How a car becomes a classic As mentioned above, there are […]
The rising popularity of solar panels
As we work towards a greener planet we are seeing a huge increase in the use of solar panel technology. According to Statista in 2022, China was the leading country based on solar energy consumption, followed by the United States1. In the UK, there are approximately 1.3 million solar panel installations and in 2023, a […]
Flexible Working Law Changes
Last year, the government announced that the existing guidelines on flexible working would be changing, and on 6 April of this year those proposed changes took effect. Below, we look at what the rules used to be and the key changes that will determine how employers manage new flexible working requests. Types of flexible working […]
Is your Touring Caravan summer-ready?
Your home away from home. The beginning of all your adventures. Your happy place. Now that we have had a taste of sunshine, you’re no doubt starting to think about bringing the touring caravan back out (if you haven’t already!). But your caravan is going to require some TLC to restore it to tip-top condition […]
What you need to know about the changes to paternity leave.
On Friday, 8 March 2024, new legislation on statutory paternity came into force as part of the Paternity Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024. The new regulations within England, Scotland and Wales apply to parents of children born or adopted on or after 6 April 2024. As part of this legislation, four key changes were made, which we […]
Fire safety – The rising risk of magnifying mirrors
When you think of fires in the home, you tend to think of electrical or kitchen fires, however there could be a less obvious risk sitting in plain sight. Although electrical equipment, candles and cooking equipment are still the main reasons for household fires1, emergency services are seeing a rising trend of fires occurring due […]