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What are the differences between buildings insurance and home insurance?
If you’re wondering about the difference between building insurance and home insurance, this short guide makes this clear for you.

Guide to home insurance during renovations
Whether you’re renovating your own home or transforming a property for your tenants, home insurance during renovations usually needs supplementary cover.

Pros and cons of private medical insurance
Private medical insurance can offer faster treatment, more choice, and access to specialist care than the NHS, but it’s important to weigh the benefits against the costs and limitations before deciding if it’s right for you.

Does van insurance cover tools?
Tool theft from vehicles is on the rise. We look at whether van insurance covers the costs of stolen tools and what you can do to minimise the risk of theft.

Carriage of own goods explained
If you’re using your van to carry tools, equipment, or stock, it’s vital to make sure your van insurance gives you the cover you need. We look at what carriage of own goods means, and most importantly, who needs it.

What type of van insurance do I need?
Not having the right van insurance can lead to an unlimited fine and up to eight penalty points. Here’s how to decide what policy’s right for you.

The difference between domiciliary and residential care
Domiciliary and residential care share similarities, but if you’re thinking about setting up a domiciliary care business or weighing up care options for a loved one, what are the differences and advantages of each?

Winter contingency plans for care homes
To manage risk in your care home, we look at what to consider when it comes to setting out effective winter contingency plans, and how care home insurance can help cover the cost if the unexpected does happen.

Guide to Care Quality Commission assessments
The Care Quality Commission inspects care homes to ensure they meet quality and safety standards. To help you prepare, we look at CQC requirements, what’s involved, and how the result affects your care home insurance premium.

Managing resident safety risks in care homes
Care home insurance can help mitigate the financial impact of accidents and mistakes, but avoiding unnecessary risks in the first place should be a priority. We look at how to manage resident safety and implement effective risk assessments.

Cars suitable for learner drivers
We look at the top five cars suitable for learner drivers that will also help you keep costs down.

Cyber insurance lessons from Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods
We take a look at the cyber attacks on Marks & Spencer, Co-op and Harrods and how you can protect your business from cyber threats.