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Windmill of Thought – Insurance Premium Tax Increase

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All over the country shops are charging FIVE pence for plastic bags… but you already knew that, right? You already knew because it was almost impossible to not know when every cashier whom you handed your hard earned cash over…

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Keep Your Property Safe This Winter – Theft and Burglary

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At this time of year the number of thefts and burglaries increase across the country but there are things you can do to help reduce the risk of falling foul of a thief. We have created a graphic which demonstrates…

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Our Windmill Office Inspires School Children

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Windmill sculpture

We are delighted that our offices have inspired local school children from Richmond Academy who have taken part in a project recreating iconic buildings on the Isle of Sheppey. Being over 200 years old we know the windmill has been painted…

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Why shopping around for your insurance does not always make for good news

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As customers we have been led to believe that shopping around for your insurance at renewal is a “win win” scenario where you either learn you have competitive terms from your existing provider or more often than not you save money…

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Assisting with the refugee crisis – home and property insurance advice

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Protesters behind a banner chant as thousands march in central London, declaring that refugees are welcome in the UK Photograph: redorbital/Demotix/Corbis

The terrible scenes of migrants struggling to survive and seek refuge in European countries have affected many of us in recently. Indeed in the face of perceived political intransigence generous individuals have volunteered to open their own homes up to refugees…

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Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 – Insurers Battle Fraud

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On 13th April 2015 Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 was implemented which allows judges to strike out a personal injury claim where there is a finding of fundamental dishonesty, and it is already helping to…

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Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015

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It is expected from 1st October 2015 new regulations will come into force requiring all private rental landlords in England (excluding those that are registered providers of social housing) to ensure smoke alarms are installed on every storey of their property…

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If you own a bike check you are insured

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A recent study by a market research organisation reveals we are spending on average more per bike, but are they insured? Since 2008 bike sales have risen in value by £106m, as we spend more on average per bike. Indeed a leading…

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Are You Being Teased By Your Insurers?

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In the last 7 days a major UK insurer has confirmed they will be abolishing “teaser” deals to their new home insurance customers. At the same time they have exposed a system that has punished loyalty and rewarded new customers…

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New Sponsorship Deal Agreed – Swansea University Ladies Hockey Club

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We are pleased to confirm we have agreed to be the main team sponsors of Swansea University Ladies Hockey Club for the 2015/16 Season. Earlier this year we were delighted to support the team in their participation in the Welsh…

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