by Jason Cobine | May 18, 2013 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: All Risks Insurance, Employer Liability Insurance, Insurance Claims, Legal Expenses Insurance, Liability Insurance, Litigation Expenses Insurance
This article highlights why it makes sense to review the risks a business faces, check that insurance policies are fit for purpose and what can happen if this is not undertaken regularly. Welcome back, or if you’re new here sign up to our RSS feed to receive...
by Jason Cobine | May 4, 2013 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Insurance Claims, Insurance Fraud, Legal Expenses Insurance, Personal Insurance, Working From Home
Geoff calls me to ask if I can help him with protection for a large amount of jewellery he has just bought his wife and we always help our business insurance customers when they need help with their personal asset protection. While working out the particulars Geoff...
by Jason Cobine | Apr 19, 2013 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Accountants Insurance, All Risks Insurance, Legal Expenses Insurance, Liability Insurance, Trustee Insurance
When the going gets tough, everybody gets the blame. This article is about how recessions bring increases in claims, why this happens and why insurers are always well prepared. Welcome back, or if you’re new here sign up to our RSS feed to receive insurance...
by Jason Cobine | Mar 16, 2013 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: All Risks Insurance, Employer Liability Insurance, Health and Safety, Insurance Claims, Personal Insurance, Property Insurance
This month is about the perils of consultants who, errr, don’t consult, why anyone offering insurance as an “add-on” should be carefully checked, and the scale of the trail of damage they can create. Welcome back, or if you’re new here sign up...
by Jason Cobine | Feb 11, 2013 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: After The Event, All Risks Insurance, Health and Safety, Indemnity Insurance, Liability Insurance, Water Damage
This article looks at why insurance companies are not paying out on as many claims as they normally would, why inflated claims are not usually due to policyholders being greedy and how insurance companies can reduce costs by settling promptly. Welcome back, or if...
by Jason Cobine | Dec 8, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Accountants Insurance, All Risks Insurance, Building Contractor, General Requirements, Liability Insurance, Personal Insurance, Solicitors Insurance
A few of our property owning clients seemed confused when I advised them that we handle all their claims personally. Their previous suppliers had been settling claims on behalf of the insurance company. This article highlights how not all insurance suppliers are the...
by Jason Cobine | Oct 12, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Contracts, Directors Insurance, Legal Expenses Insurance, Liability Insurance, Litigation Expenses, Personal Insurance
This article looks at why it’s vital for companies to protect their reputation. Employee accusations can really hurt, especially if word spreads that you’ve acted immorally, just because someone is being vindictive. Welcome back, or if you’re new here sign...
by Jason Cobine | Aug 20, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Directors Insurance, Health and Safety, Legal Expenses Insurance, Liability Insurance, Personal Insurance, PI for Solicitors, PI Insurance for Solicitors, Solicitors Indemnity Insurance
Silly season is upon us and the PI renewal scramble has already started. Yet it isn’t so mad this year. Read on to find out if that is because of the ABS’, SRA or insurers. Welcome back, or if you’re new here sign up to our RSS feed to receive...
by Jason Cobine | Aug 14, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Contractors Insurance, Cyber Insurance, Directors Insurance, Legal Expenses Insurance, Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance
Business owners dread a call from an unhappy client. This post is about what happens when a meeting causes panic. Read on to find out who is on the receiving end, why it happens, and how to avoid setting dangerous precedents. Welcome back, or if you’re new here...
by Jason Cobine | May 31, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Building Contractor, Contractors Insurance, Health & Safety Inspections, Insurance Claims, Legal Expenses Insurance, Personal Insurance, Property Insurance
Last week saw the collapse of a roof that hit the front page of the Evening Standard. This posts advises why it’s highly unlikely that the home owner’s insurance company will cover the cost. Read on to find out how it happens, who picks up the tab and why...
