Business & Commercial Insurance

Guide to setting up a care home
Setting up a care home comes with strict rules. We look at your obligations and why care home insurance is an essential part of registration.

Common mistakes when making a business insurance claim
Underinsurance is often just one of many factors that can lead to business insurance claims being delayed, partially paid or declined altogether. To help you minimise losses, we identify mistakes often made before and during the claims process.

Rules for learner drivers: a complete guide
Before you venture out without your driving instructor, it’s vital to know what you can and can’t do while you’re still learning; here’s what you should know.

Insurance considerations when selling your business
To give you an idea of what you’ll need to think about, we look at how to sell your business in the UK, including the key insurance considerations to protect yourself during and after the sale.

Guide to vicarious liability
If an employee or someone acting on behalf of your business commits wrongdoing, you could be held responsible for their actions or ‘vicariously liable’. We look at how this form of liability works and how to protect yourself from claims.

Crafting innovation and managing risk at AGI Glassplant UK
We spoke to Stuart Simcock, Co-Founder of AGI Glassplant UK, about AGI's evolution from its Japanese parent company, their plans for the future, and how ABG helps protect their risks and support their employees.

How Alan Boswell Group supports Blakely’s growth from Norfolk to a global lifestyle brand
We spoke with Andy Gale, Chief Operating Officer (and life-long friend of Gareth), to understand what’s driven Blakely's rapid rise, their association with Norwich City Football Club, and why they chose Alan Boswell Group for their insurance programme.

Protecting Nature and Managing Risks with Suffolk Wildlife Trust
We spoke with Michael and Andy from Suffolk Wildlife Trust on the work they’re doing to protect nature, the challenges the Trust faces, and how Alan Boswell Group helps to protect the Trust through their insurance programme and risk management support.

What is business interruption?
If your business is affected by unforeseen events, business interruption insurance can help cover potential losses and get your business back up and running; here’s how it works.

Managing risk from lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries can be found in everything from electric vehicles to the smartphones in our pockets – but they can be dangerous. We look at how businesses can best manage the risks associated with these batteries.

UK riots: What should you do if you need to make an insurance claim?
If you've been affected by the recent riots and need to make a claim on your insurance, please see our information on what to do.

State of the industry
2023 was a difficult year for the insurance industry. The impact of record-high inflation hit insurers hard, with a particular strain placed on claims departments. This, the lasting impact of COVID-19 and global conflicts all resulted in a “hard market” and challenging conditions for consumers. We look at some of the key insurance trends and predictions businesses should look out for in 2024.