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...
by Jason Cobine | Apr 12, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Contractors Insurance, Contracts, Directors Insurance, Health and Safety, Insurance Claims, Legal Expenses Insurance
I’ve previously posted how your legal expenses cover probably allows you to take action against anyone except your insurance company. The second in this series moves us all towards the sticky wicket of Health and Safety. This week I write about why legislation...
by Jason Cobine | Mar 27, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Bicycle Insurance, Bike Insurance, Bike to Work Insurance, Cycle Insurance, Cycle to Work Insurance, Employee Insurance, Employer Insurance, Theft
This is the second part of a two part blog about another dirty little secret of insurance. The attempted application of this one even shocked me, and I’ve had 21 years experience of exposing their secrets. You can read part one here. Read on to find out how this...
by Jason Cobine | Mar 9, 2012 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: All Risks Insurance, Bicycle Insurance, Bike Insurance, Bike to Work Insurance, Cycle to Work Insurance, Employee Insurance, Employer Insurance, Legal Expenses Insurance, Personal Insurance
This blog is about another dirty little secret of insurance. The attempted application of this one even shocked me, and I’ve had 21 years experience of exposing their secrets. Read on to find out how this scenario unfolded, how the secret affects both businesses...
by Jason Cobine | Nov 1, 2011 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Contractors Insurance, Contracts, Directors Insurance, Insurance Claims, Legal Expenses Insurance, Litigation Expenses Insurance, Trustee Insurance
There are hidden clauses that loom large in policy documents and some are more sinister than others. Here I explain what the secret is, why it is dirty and how it’s still a secret. Welcome back, or if you’re new here sign up to our RSS feed to receive...
by Jason Cobine | Aug 31, 2010 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Accountants Insurance, All Risks Insurance, Indemnity Insurance Changes, Legal Expenses Insurance, Liability Insurance
Accountants indemnity changes 1st September I thought you might be interested to hear about the new rules for accountant’s professional indemnity. Here I explain why it’s important to make an early report of claim circumstances, where problems with timing...
by Jason Cobine | Aug 23, 2010 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: Liability Insurance, PI for Solicitors, PI Insurance for Solicitors, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance for Solicitors, Solicitors Indemnity, Solicitors Indemnity Insurance, Solicitors Insurance
Now silly season is upon us, I thought I would update you on what is actually happening in the solicitor’s indemnity market. I know quite a few solicitors and I understand their frustrations. Rather than wax lyrical, I’m going to stick to the good, the bad...
by Jason Cobine | Jul 26, 2010 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: After The Event, Legal Expenses Insurance, Liability Insurance, Litigation Expenses, Litigation Expenses Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance for Solicitors, Solicitors Insurance
Insurance for legal expenses has evolved along with CFA’s. Client’s may prefer the new “hybrid” offerings that allow them to pay later. Timing is of the essence and there are ways to attract the most favourable rates. Insurance as an investment Appropriate...
by Jason Cobine | Jul 6, 2010 | Categories: Insurance Blog | Tags: PI for Solicitors, PI Insurance for Solicitors, Professional Indemnity Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance for Solicitors, Solicitors Indemnity Insurance, Solicitors Insurance
Some solicitors are still punch drunk from last year. With fewer insurance companies offering cover this year solicitors need more help than ever. Some are rolling with the punches, others have already given up. Here are the options including the good bad and ugly....
