Before the storm and floods In the event of impending storm and flood damage, we have compiled some tips to help minimise the effect on your property as follows: Make sure that you secure any items in the open that could cause damage to your property during high winds. If you have any vehicles, make […]
Commercial Property Insurance – Underinsurance
A recent survey carried out by Building Cost Information Service found that 80% of commercial properties are underinsured. Unfortunately, in the current tough economic climate many businesses either fail to review their current commercial property insurance sums insured due to time pressures or they are fearful that it will have an adverse impact on their insurance […]
Property Insurance Precautions For Bonfire Night
Property Insurance – Bonfire Night Worst Day of the Year for Theft Surprising data from one of the UK’s major Insurers has revealed that millions of Britons are failing to check that their homes are secure on Bonfire Night, resulting in it being the worst night of the year for theft. Research from Aviva has revealed that those holding firework […]
Beware Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night, Halloween and the days running up to them are traditionally some of the busiest nights of the year for the fire brigade, police and other agencies. The anti-social use of fireworks can cause real concern to our business community, posing a threat to all types of buildings, including commercial and industrial premises and […]
Help With Property Insurance Claims Following Riots
Commercial Property owners wondering where they stand following the recent riots should take note of the following. The local police authority has a legal responsibility to reimburse anyone sustaining damage to property as a result of a riot under the Riot Damages Act 1886. Any claim under the Act must “be made in writing and […]
Big Freeze Costs Insurers ££££s
Aviva Insurance (formerly Norwich Union) has reported that the exceptionally cold winter we had this year has resulted in Insurers paying out a massive £650 million in claims. These 335,000 claims were due to a variety of causes, including damage to homes and businesses from the weather and vehicle related claims from the snow and ice. A typical […]