Neil Willies Insurance Brokers & Allianz Insurance have some helpful advice for the Winter months:- With the summer months behind us, it doesn’t hurt to start making preparations for the change in weather. Severe weather can impact businesses and with the clocks having gone back last month, it now gets darker earlier. As a […]
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Brexit Green Card Requirements
Green Card Update from Neil Willies Insurance Brokers & Zurich Insurance:- As a consequence of leaving the European Union (EU), the UK entered a transition period which ends on 31 December 2020. In the event there is no agreement on the future relationship between the UK and EU, it is likely there will be […]
Construction is the UK’s third most dangerous industry, are you doing enough?
Health and safety failings in the construction and manufacturing industries result in damages worth over £1 billion a year. Now, faced with a situation unlike any other, experts are warning that these costs will only increase in the coming months. Many projects have slowed or been halted this year due to the pandemic, leading to […]
Working from home and DSE risk assessments…Neil Willies and Zurich bring you the latest news
Eventually, the decision will need to be taken by each organisation as to when “temporary home-working” becomes “home-working . In our latest Risk Topic, we look at what employers need to make sure that they have assessed when it comes to temporary homeworkers display screen equipment. In our Risk Topic titled “Managing additional home working exposure” […]
Why are engineering inspections important?
Engineering inspections are vital to ensure the safety of plant, machinery and the people using it Regular inspections of certain items of equipment are also required under health and safety law. Businesses have a duty to ensure that every item of equipment they are responsible for is in good condition – for the safety of […]
Covid-19 Business Interruption Test Case Result
The FCA business interruption test case – Court hands down judgement This is the offical press release from the FCA: The High Court has today handed down its judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)’s business interruption insurance test case. The Court found in favour of the arguments advanced for policyholders by the FCA on […]
Fuel prices up for third month running but short-term outlook ‘not ominous’
Average fuel prices in the UK rose for the third consecutive month in August, but the increase was slight and prices aren’t expected to rocket back to pre-pandemic levels. Petrol should come down by a penny in the next fortnight while diesel ought to fall by around 5p a litre “if retailers play fair” Although […]
Insurance for the Leisure Sector
As the leisure sector is slowly reopening post Covid-19 lockdown, it is important these businesses know what cover they should have to fully protect themselves. Even despite the additional risk levels from the pandemic, there are so many other risks to take into consideration too. Here are the top types of insurance you need to […]
Flood Flash – Specialist Insurance from Neil Willies Insurance Brokers…….. New rapid-payout flood insurance, custom-built to keep you in control
Whether you can’t get cover, have a large excess or just want a top-up to your existing policy – there are plenty of reasons to choose FloodFlash for your business or commercial property. Fast –We pay out the full value of the settlement within days of confirming a flood, so you can recover quicker. Easy […]
The Transition to Electric Vehicles
The UK has set a green industrial revolution for the automotive industry with the transition to vehicles with some form of electrification. The UK is already well placed to commit to the transition and has been working on ways to encourage more and more of the population to make the switch. A transition to zero […]