Beware of a New 'Crash for Cash' Scam

By James Halls on

Motorists are being targeted by a more aggressive version of the ‘crash for cash’ scam. In the past, criminals would stage collisions with unsuspecting motorists in order to file fraudulent insurance claims. If a criminal was able to avoid the insurer’s fraud detection systems, he or she stood to earn a sizeable payment. Recently, criminals have begun trying a more direct approach.

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The Limits of Your D&O Indemnity

By James Halls on

If your company is considering expanding internationally even if it just means working with a new supplier abroad you should consider how it will affect your D&O liability cover. Start by reviewing your policy’s specific language to identify the limits of your cover. As you review your policy, make sure that it does these eight things to avoid gaps in your cover:

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Home Maintenance - A Simple Investment

By Lauren Margetts-Bullock on

While it may seem like a costly indulgence, property experts recommend that homeowners should be spending 1 per cent of their home’s value on improvements annually. According to the Land Registry, the average price of a house in the United Kingdom is about £180,000, meaning you should be spending about £1,800 per year on home maintenance.

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The Insurance Premium Tax Hike

By David Beswick on

On 8th July 2015, George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his Summer Budget 2015 to Parliament, the first budget since the General Election. With a Conservative majority, the Chancellor had the opportunity to enact policies that he believes ‘puts security first’ and provides a ‘Budget for working people’.

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