There’s loads of great aspects to having an elderly parent move in with you: a chance for your children to bond with their grandparents, an extra pair of hands around the house and an opportunity to repay the sacrifices they made for you when, in childhood, you were unable to look after yourself. But, if … Read more
A public liability insurance policy is one that will pay for a legal defense if someone walks into a place of business and is injured in an accident. These types of lawsuits can result in large judgments against the business owners. Many businesses have decided to settle out of court but, this also requires a … Read more
by Alan Boswell Being a landlord brings with it a whole host of challenges. Not only do you need to pay the mortgage each month, you have to protect both your property and your tenants. It’s a common misconception that a standard buildings and contents insurance policy will cover all three once it’s let – … Read more
Obtaining typical motorbike insurance quotes requires that you provide the insurer with certain key information, including: • information about your age, sex and where you live – things such as your postcode, where the bike will normally be parked when not in use and your age may have an effect on the final premium of … Read more
Why do you need horse insurance? Owning a horse can be a huge financial undertaking, and whether your animal is a beloved pet or a business venture it makes sense to protect your investment. Horse insurance may not be a legal requirement but it’s advisable to invest in a suitable level of cover – if … Read more
When you’re hiring a car, either in the UK or abroad, investing in adequate insurance is essential. But, don’t think that a basic policy will be sufficient – even if you accept the cover offered by the car rental company you could still lose out, because you’ll still be required to pay the excess fee. … Read more
Be prepared with foreign property insurance There’s nothing better than being able to invest in foreign property, but whether you’re moving abroad permanently or simply want a holiday home there’s one thing you always need to remember – foreign property insurance is vital. You want to protect your investment just like you do with a … Read more
Protect your home with UK listed building home/holiday home insurance Your home is your castle, sometimes literally, and it goes without saying that you’re going to want to protect it as best you can. Insurance will be a vital purchase and even more so if it’s a listed building – you’ve got vastly different insurance … Read more
Have complete peace of mind with bed and breakfast insurance A bed and breakfast is a business much like any other, but with one key difference – it isn’t only your livelihood, it’s your home as well. This means it’s vital to be prepared for anything that could come your way to ensure your investment … Read more
Protect your investment with holiday home and holiday chalet insurance. If you own a holiday home it’s essential you’ve got insurance in place to protect your investment. Doing so will ensure the building and everything within it is protected from any eventuality, and it makes sense to be prepared – it’s subject to the same … Read more
A MoneySupermarket home contents insurance expert is stressing the need to find out the exact worth of any valuables before getting annual cover after research revealed that the average British household currently insures over £3,500 of gold items among other treasured belongings. Findings by the Moneysupermarket.com Monitor, which delivers analysis and insight into home insurance, … Read more
Touring caravan insurance is an essential purchase for anyone that intends to take their caravan on public roads. It’s there to provide valuable financial backup in the event of an accident or any kind of damage occurring, and whilst some car insurance policies will include this level of cover it’s often wise to go for … Read more
Developments around health and safety in the workplace in the United Kingdom are sparking fierce debate on the issue of employer responsibilities. The discussions taking place in the UK are shaping the future for businesses all over the world, as companies get to grips with what they need to do to protect their profits and … Read more
Homeowners across Britain are experiencing differences to their home insurance premiums and it all seems to be based upon which postcode you live in. Data from MoneySupermarket.com’s Home Insurance Monitor, compiling nearly 3 million home insurance quotes from summer 2010 to spring 2011 has found which areas are the biggest winners and which areas are … Read more
Setting up as a sole trader can be the simplest, and most rewarding, way to run a business. You won’t need to pay any registration fees and it’s straightforward to keep accounts and records. Most importantly, however, you get to keep all the profits. You will be on your own though, so it’s you alone … Read more