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.
6 mins
Richardsons holidays

Richardsons Leisure Ltd - The risks and rewards of putting safety at the heart of the family holiday

We spoke to Chris and Justin at Richardsons Leisure about how Alan Boswell Risk Management help them to manage health and safety at their sites.

11 mins
Commercial landlord laws

Guide to commercial landlord laws and regulations

A guide to all the law and regulations that commercial landlords need to know about.

15 mins
Guide to driving your motorhome or campervan abroad

Guide to driving your motorhome or campervan abroad

If you’re thinking about taking a trip to Europe in your campervan or motorhome there are a few things you need to be aware of, so we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to set you on the right track.

17 mins
Section 8 notice

A landlord’s guide to Section 8 eviction notices

In England, Section 8 is now the only way to regain possession of a private rented property. Learn how to serve a Section 8 notice, how much it costs, and how to protect yourself against legal fees and lost rent.

7 mins
latent defects insurance

Guide to latent defects insurance

Latent defects insurance protects property owners from unidentified issues in the structure of a property that has been built in the last 10-12 years. We look at what a latent defects policy covers, who it’s suitable for, and how it differs from other insurance policies.

7 mins
A commercial property located by the river, surrounded by people, is insured under a commercial property policy provided by Alan Boswell Group.

Who pays for building insurance on commercial property?

Who is responsible for insuring a commercial building? We answer landlord and tenant questions.

6 mins
Multi property insurance

Multiple properties insurance: a brief guide

Do you have a portfolio of residential or commercial properties – or both? If so, you may be considering multi-property insurance. Our guide talks you through the different types of cover available to you.

9 mins
Landlord house tenant

Guide to landlord accreditation schemes and courses

In most parts of the UK landlord accreditation schemes and courses are not compulsory. Even so, growing numbers of landlords are signing up, keen to enjoy the benefits they offer.

10 mins
EICR reports

Electrical checks for landlords | EICR report guide

Do you need an EICR report before you let out a property? Do you know the difference between Periodic Inspection Reports and Visual Inspection reports? Our guide to EICR for landlords answers these questions and more.

13 mins
right to rent checks

Right-to-rent checks

Under the right to rent scheme, landlords must check that prospective tenants have the right to live in the UK before renting out property. Failure to do so can result in heavy fines and even a prison sentence.

18 mins
Serviced accommodation

Guide to serviced accommodation

What is serviced accommodation, and is it a good investment for landlords? We look at the pros and cons and what insurance is required.

14 mins
Commercial landlord insurance

Commercial landlord insurance FAQs

Find out everything you need to know about commercial property insurance in our quick guide for commercial landlords.