Month: April 2017

DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE NEW SPEEDING PENALTIES?

  The HM Treasury will soon be receiving more on top of the £45million it scooped in a four-year period, courtesy of the mistakes of others on the road. Over 100,000 speeding fines are issued every year, and a recent magistrate review will now see the worst offenders having to pay 50% more. Those caught… Read more »

WINNERS AND LOSERS OF HOME RENOVATION

  Dream-home building conveniently summarised in an hour long TV programme is great for spurring inspiration, as well as potentially misguiding those who want to maximise the resale value of their home. Independent Insurance Bureau  look at which alterations boost, and which can hinder your property’s “sell-appeal”.   WINNERS Loft conversion Loft conversions are a… Read more »

7 INSURANCE BROKER MYTHS, DEBUNKED

‘Broker’ is one of those job titles that is hard to pin down, a bit like ‘agent’ or ‘consultant’. The name doesn’t really explain the activity carried out by the professional, unlike more straightforward titles like ‘builder’ or ‘actor’. There is often confusion about what an insurance broker does or does not do. Put simply,… Read more »