Resources

Explore our collection of articles, covering a broad range of topics and providing valuable insights and information to help you with your insurance, risk management, and financial planning needs.
11 mins
How to account for inflation in your retirement planning

How to account for inflation in your retirement planning

When you plan for your retirement, it's important you consider inflation. If you don't, you can't realistically evaluate how much your pension will provide at retirement.

7 mins
Legionnaires disease

Landlord’s guide to Legionnaires’ disease

If you rent out property, you must ensure your water systems are safe and free from Legionella. We look at how to avoid outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and how to insure yourself against this risk.

17 mins

How long will my pension last?

How long your pension will last depends on more than the size of your pot. This guide explains the considerations, the 4% rule, drawdown risk and how cashflow modelling can help you plan retirement income.

8 mins
Are landlord responsible for white goods?

Are landlords responsible for white goods?

Most landlords provide white goods – domestic appliances – in their rental properties. But who’s responsible for them? Landlords, tenants, or both? We take a closer look.

10 mins
stop behavioural biases affecting your investment decisions

What is behavioural finance, and how does it affect investing?

We explore behavioural finance, how it can influence your financial choices, and what you can do to prevent it from affecting your own wealth management decisions.

8 mins

Insurance considerations when using bona fide or labour-only subcontractors

If you run your own business, understanding your insurance obligations is vital. We look at what you’ll need to consider when hiring bona fide sub-contractors and labour-only subcontractors.

11 mins
locks and key for a rental property on a blue door. The property has landlord insurance from Alan Boswell Group

Guide to locks and keys on rental property

Who’s responsible for the locks and keys of a rental property? In this article, we look at the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants when it comes to security.

10 mins
Health insurance when self employed

Health insurance cover and tax rules for the self-employed

A guide to health insurance for the self-employed, including what private medical insurance covers and how the tax rules differ for sole traders and limited company directors.

14 mins
Car insurance

Car insurance add-ons and extras explained

Car insurance extras provide additional insurance for events or incidents not covered by your standard policy. We explore some of the most popular car insurance add-ons so that you can choose what’s right for you.

13 mins
Landlord boiler responsibilities

Landlord boiler responsibilities

Gas boilers are notorious for going wrong at the worst possible time, particularly in the winter. We look at landlords’ responsibilities for boilers and share tips for keeping them in good working order.

16 mins
Rent guarantee or rent guarantor

Rent guarantee insurance or a rent guarantor – which should you choose?

Due to the current economic climate, many landlords are looking closely at rent guarantee insurance and rent guarantors. But which is best for you?

11 mins
Energy theft guidance for landlords

Energy theft guidance for landlords

The cost-of-living crisis has seen a spike in energy theft. But what should you do if your tenants are illegally abstracting gas or electricity?