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Buying vs leasing equipment: Which is right for your business?

As a business owner, you will inevitably need to update your business equipment at some point – whether it’s investing in new computer hardware or replacing old machinery with the latest versions. Renovating your equipment can have far-reaching positive impacts, from keeping up with ever-changing technology and maintaining cyber security,...

Artisan businesses are on the rise

For what seems like an eternity big brands have dominated all that is consumer. But the dark skies seem to have broken and through shines the light of the artisan business. Consumers are now being drawn to the delicacy of products produced in small batches, made by hand or locally sourced....

Your claim has been rejected: now what?

To start let us just stress there are plenty of reasons why your claim may have been rejected. From overlooking a piece of information to keying something in wrong. In most cases it is vital that you don’t panic and allow the expert to get to the bottom of what...

Insuring your CHRISTMAS

I know, I hold my hands up I have done it again! Mentioning the C word in September but what can I say I’m as excitable as a kid at Christmas. But either way important information is important information, and as far as we are concerned giving you all the information...

A Guide to Electric Car Insurance

Once a futuristic pipe dream, electric cars are now a staple of modern day streets and motorways. Whether you’re considering a hybrid like the Toyota Prius, or going fully electric with Tesla or Nissan Leaf, you’ll be weighing up the environmental and financial benefits with challenges such as access to...

5 key tips when buying a house abroad

Hand on heart I haven’t knocked this up as a means to upset or reminisce on the summer we were never granted. The temperature has begun to drop and memories of holidays fade, it really is understandable that many of us want a little more permanency to our relaxed holiday state. Buying...

Do Bloggers Need Insurance?

So here’s an article that’s a little different and somewhat closer to home. Everyday there are millions of blog posts finding their way onto the internet, be it in a professional or personal capacity. Within our blogs we see all trends from lifestyle to corporate being littered with alleged facts,...

Don’t let your Christmas go up in smoke

Ok I know, I’ve broke two crucial rules. I’ve posted about house fires…AGAIN. But more to the point I have mentioned the C word in September!! But you know what they say, ‘it’s better to be safe than sorry’. It seems important to mention your fake tree is just as...

The best deterrents according to ex-burglars…

According to a panel of former criminals interviewed by Co-op Insurance, burglars are most likely to be put off breaking into homes by CCTV cameras and barking dogs. Half of the 12 former burglars asked said most thieves were opportunists simply wandering the streets. They would therefore avoid any difficult...