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The Pitfalls of Buying Home Insurance Online
It’s never been easier to get your home insurance online. There are countless price comparison sites out there, and once you find a quote that works for you, you can usually get cover in a matter of minutes. But we’ve seen too many homeowners unsure about what cover...
Change Announced To Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR)
The government will move the discount rate applicable to personal injury lump sum compensation payments to 0.5% from -0.25% as of 11 January 2025.The decision to set the rate at +0.5% means that the rates in force across all the UK are the same, with this rate also...
Managing Busy HGV Schedules Over Christmas
Christmas is a busy time for many businesses, but fleets often feel the pressure more than most. Increased orders, tight deadlines, bad weather – it all adds up to a lot of work, and a lot of stress. In this post we’ll share some tips for effectively managing busy HGV...
How To Buy a Van Through Your Business
It’s a relatively straightforward process to buy a van through your business. But before you do so, you need to be aware of the tax and insurance implications, along with any added costs you may face. In this post we’ll cover the ins and outs of buying a van through...
How the Premium Finance is Changing in Motor Insurance
Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers wholeheartedly supports two major steps in the right direction on the affordability of motor insurance and premium finance charges. FCA’s Review of the Premium Finance Market – Are You Receiving the Best Value For Money? The Financial...
UK Taxi Driver Shortage – What’s Causing It, and How to Recover
In recent years, the UK has experienced a taxi driver shortage, which has led to certain public safety concerns. In this post we will take a look at the extent of the UK taxi driver shortage, and discuss some of its underlying causes. We will also explore some ways...
UK Cities Where Most Car Accidents Happen
Car accidents are more common in some UK cities than in others. In this post we’ll list the UK cities where the most car accidents happen and share some tips on how you can reduce the risk of accidents in your fleet. For more information on how we can help you and...
Should I Buy a New or Old Campervan?
Thinking of buying a campervan? We have previously published a guide to the best time to buy a campervan, as well as an overview of how much a campervan might cost. In this post we’ll discuss the pros and cons of buying a new campervan or an old campervan, so you can...
How to Create an Effective Driver Rewards Programme
We recently shared a guide to improving driver behaviour in your fleet. A driver reward programme is essentially a way of getting driver buy-in for your scheme to improve safety standards across your fleet. Instead of naming and shaming drivers for bad driving...
How Much Electricity Does an Empty House Use?
If you need to look after an empty house – for example, throughout the probate process – then you’ll have certain responsibilities for keeping it safe. You may also have to take responsibility for paying the house’s utility bills. In this post, we’ll discuss how much...
Why Is My Home Insurance Going Up So Much?
According to the latest Consumer Intelligence Price Index, the average home insurance price quoted to customers rose by around 40% in between 2022 and 2023. In this post we will outline some of the underlying causes of these home insurance price rises and provide some...
How to Avoid Underinsurance on Your Business Interruption Insurance Policy
We recently published an essential introduction to business interruption insurance. We explored what a business insurance policy covers, and what it does not cover. In this post, we’ll discuss some vital steps you can take to ensure your business interruption...
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