The Transport Secretary has announced cars, motorcycles and vans will not need to have an MOT test from 30th March 2020. This will be for six months. Grant Shapps said this will “enable vital services such as deliveries to continue, frontline workers to get to work, and people to get essential food and medicine”. Owners […]
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All drivers must have access to welfare facilities in premises they visit as part of their work
When you’ve just got to go… and the relaxation of drivers rules… The HSE has received reports that some delivery drivers are not being allowed to use welfare facilities when they deliver. Preventing access is against the law, equally it’s not the sensible thing to do. Those who already provide reasonable access to toilets and […]
Neil Willies together with Zurich bring you Organisational Resilience: Guidance on Pandemic Planning
The Coronavirus outbreak is now officially labelled as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) which is causing a lot of the population to be concerned about their health. Although the chances of contracting the virus still remain low for the majority of us, it is advised to adopt extra precautions to help stop […]
Safety Tips for Driving in Dangerous Flood Weather
With the continued wet weather we have seen this month we’re sharing some simple measures to help you stay safe whilst driving. Driving conditions have been particularly hazardous recently, so preparing for the weather is essential for you to arrive at your destination safely. Fire and Rescue Services have advised: If you do come across […]
Is whisky rivalling wine for its collectible value?
• Fine wine has been a staple investment for investors for a numbers of years and will continue to be so • Whisky has become increasingly collectible with investors looking at the market to spur growth in their investments • In the first half of 2018, the value of rare Scotch whisky sold at auction […]
The importance of cyber security
Cyber-crime is currently the biggest threat facing businesses around the world. It has never been easier for criminals to target businesses – big or small – with sophisticated methods that steal your data and leave your business crippled. Recent years have seen several organisations such as the NHS, HBO and Sony hit by cyber breaches, […]
The General Election and Insurance
Last month proved to be an extremely interesting end to 2019, with a key general election taking place. With the result of the vote being a majority government, the most important consequence of the election on the insurance industry is that of stability and certainty. After months of industry professionals decrying the lack of information […]
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
Season’s Greetings from Neil and all the staff at Neil Willies Insurance Brokers Limited. Our office will be closed for the Xmas period from midday on 24th December 2019 until 9:00am on January 2nd 2020. In the event that you need to contact us urgently during this time, please call Neil Willies on 07973 721 […]
Protecting Your Property Through The Winter
As the temperatures start to drop and Winter begins to loom on the horizon, your home insurance may come under more scrutiny as the harsher weather takes its toll on your home. A recent study by Defaqto found that three out of four home insurance policies don’t include cover for home emergencies as standard and […]
Restaurants, Pubs & Hotels
Now that we are deep into December, the usual influx of shoppers, diners and hotel guests can be seen around the country – providing a huge proportion of revenue for the hospitality industry. With December being one of the busier months of the year, your insurance policy may not be at the forefront of your […]