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.
20 mins
Joining Landlord Associations

What is a landlord association, and should I join one?

Frequent and major legislative changes within the UK rental sector can make being a landlord feel like an uphill struggle. We explore some of the main landlord associations in the UK and the benefits of joining one so that you can find the support you need.

14 mins
Help tenants in the cost of living crisis

What to do when your tenant loses their job

With the average UK household predicted to spend 54% of their post-tax income on rent and household bills by the end of 2022, it’s clear that the pressure on landlords and tenants financials is set to increase. To help ease the financial pressure, we’ve put together our top tips for landlords to help tenants amid the cost-of-living crisis.

14 mins
What is life insurance?

Guide to choosing a life insurance policy

Learn how life insurance works, the types available, and how much cover you need to protect your loved ones.

10 mins
An arial shot of a large commercial greenhouse. Alan Boswell Group insurance brokers Supporting complex horticulture with expert advice at Bridge Farm Group

Supporting complex horticulture with expert advice at Bridge Farm Group

We spoke to Julie Pike, Head of Finance Shared Services at Bridge Farm Group, to talk through their evolution in horticulture and bioscience, and how ABG has supported them with their complex risks.

12 mins

Be Well Barn: How Sarah and Will Edwards brought wellness to the Suffolk countryside

Be Well Barn, a modern wellness retreat nestled in the heart of Suffolk, blends generations of farming heritage with a passion for health, community, and innovation. We spoke to Sarah and Will Edwards about the evolution of their family farm to the creation of Be Well Barn.

15 mins
Building insurance exchange

Building insurance when exchanging contracts on a property

Whether you are a landlord with a portfolio of homes, or this is your first buy-to-let property, understanding your responsibilities in the sale is vital. We answer all your questions about buildings insurance and exchanging contracts on a property.

14 mins
What is contents insurance?

What does contents insurance cover?

Contents insurance is there to help you protect your belongings so it’s important to have a policy you can rely on. To help you work out what’s right for you, here’s what you should know about contents insurance.

15 mins
Evicting commercial tenants

The UK guide to commercial tenant eviction

A comprehensive guide to evicting a commercial tenant and regaining possession of your property.

7 mins
What is commercial property insurance

What is Commercial Property Insurance?

Commercial Property Insurance is one of the most important things to remember when purchasing your new property.

15 mins
Ghost broking

What is ghost broking? A UK guide to spotting and avoiding insurance fraud

Have you been offered a car insurance policy at a price that seems too good to be true? Beware of becoming a victim of ghost broking – and ending up uninsured.

15 mins

Is buy-to-let better than a holiday let?

Are you deciding whether to invest in a holiday home or a buy-to-let property? We look at the pros and cons of owning each.

17 mins
Escape of water guide

Guide to escape of water

We look at what ‘escape of water’ actually means, what’s covered by your insurance policy, and how you can lower the risk of water damage at home.