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Will You Soon Need To Insure Your Ride On Lawnmower Or Golf Buggy?

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When driving solely on private land in the UK a vehicle does not need to be insured, this includes; race cars, golf buggies, tractors, mobility scooters and quad bikes. However, drivers could soon be asked to take out third party…

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Buildings and Contents Insurance Premiums Are On The Rise

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Home Insurance Premiums are on the rise with premiums rising at the fastest rate for three years according to data released this week.  Research by Consumer Intelligence demonstrates that on average home insurance rose by 7% this year on average annually.…

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Sharrocks Release A New Let and Unoccupied Property Insurance Quotation System

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In August we have launched our first property owners online quotation system. Aimed at all residential landlords for all tenancy types including owners or those responsible for insuring empty properties. . Online customers will benefit from almost instant premium indications…

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60% Of New Startups Do Not Have Any Business Insurance

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A new study by AXA Insurance has revealed that new businesses in the UK are running the risk of being exposed to large financial losses and potential legal fines by not having any business insurance in place.  The UK has…

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The Tribunal Fees Ruling In July Could Mean More Claims Against Employers

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Unison on the 26 July 2017 won an ongoing court battle against the government, resulting in the scrapping of the employment tribunal fees that were introduced in 2013. The fees were seen to be against the employee discouraging many to…

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More Than 25% Of Students Have No Insurance Cover

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Are you going to university or college this year? Are the contents of your student room insured? A recent study by Aviva suggests a staggering 615,000 students have no insurance for their belongings. The typical value of a student room…

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If You Are Looking To Let Your Property Freshly Washed Clothes Might Help

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How you present you property is a large factor in whether it sells or lets quickly. But this doesn’t just include the way that it looks. Smell also plays a large part in whether a client purchases. It is a…

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Climate Change Expected To Cause A Rise In Insurance Claims

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A recent report from the Association of British Insurers, the Met Office and Catastrophe Modeller AIR Worldwide expresses that climate change will drive-up windstorm losses in the UK. These organisations have analysed the impact of the recent global temperature increases…

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Major Revisions Proposed To Data Protection Laws

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The UK Government has announced plans this week for an overhaul of the UK Data Protection Laws which were drafted under the Digital Minister, Matt Hancock. This could mean individuals will be able to ask for their personal data or…

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