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.
7 mins

How inflation affects your personal wealth (and how to protect it)

Inflation doesn’t just affect what we buy; it also impacts savings, so what you have in the bank now might not be worth the same in five or ten years’ time. In this article, we explain how inflation can erode your hard-earned savings and look at ways to protect the wealth you’ve accrued.

9 mins
Jonathon Simpkins

Bluespace - Building Relationships

We spoke to Jonathon Simpkins, Managing Director at creative office design company, Bluespace, on the origins of his firm and what has led to his success.

7 mins
What is flood re?

What is Flood Re?

Launched in 2016, Flood Re is a temporary scheme that provides home insurance to at-risk homeowners. Here’s how it works and how it could help you.

7 mins
Guide to pension death benefits

A guide to drawdown pension death benefits

We look at what happens to your drawdown pension when you die, how new rules around inheritance tax will impact your pension, and what your beneficiaries can do to make the most of your financial legacy.

15 mins
Guide to landlord's insurance

Landlord insurance: a beginner's guide

Landlord insurance: where do you start, and what do you look out for? It can feel like you’re navigating a minefield when it comes to taking out landlord insurance, our guide can help you find the level of cover that’ll give you peace of mind.

9 mins
Notice of abandonment

Landlord's guide to notice of abandonment

Tenants still have rights even if it looks like they’ve abandoned the property. Not following the correct process to officially reclaim your rental can result in fines or imprisonment. We look at what needs to be done if you think your tenants have moved on without notice.

6 mins
Landlord insurance vs home insurance

Is landlord insurance the same as building insurance?

If you have a buy-to-let mortgage, your lender will typically expect you to have landlord insurance and may even make it a condition of the loan. We look at what landlord policies cover and how much you can expect to pay.

13 mins
Supply chain risk management

Guide to supply chain risk management and insurance

An organisation’s supply chain greases the wheels of its entire operation, and one broken cog can bring the whole thing grinding to a halt. In this guide, we explore the types of risk, the importance of supply chain risk management strategies, and how insurance can help to protect the smooth running of your business.

13 mins
Salary sacrifice pensions

Employer’s guide to salary exchange pensions

Learn how salary exchange pensions work, how employers and employees save tax and NI, and what the April 2029 NI cap means for your benefits strategy.

4 mins
D&O insurance

D&O insurance: providing protection to your Self-Drive Hire business

Directors’ and Officers’ insurance (D&O insurance) provides cover for the personal losses of a director or officer of a company if they face allegations of wrongful acts whilst executing their duties. We explain why it is worth considering D&O insurance if you have a Self-Drive Hire policy.

6 mins
Reduce motorhome and campervan breakdowns

Tips to reduce motorhome and campervan breakdowns this hire season

Read our guide to reducing motorhome and campervan breakdowns to help keep your vehicles on the road this hire season.

8 mins
Farm fire risks

The legal requirements and five steps to a farm fire risk assessment

We look at five steps to complete when conducting a fire risk assessment on a farm, clarify your legal obligations, and explain how farm insurance can provide support should the worst happen.