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 […]
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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 […]
It’s Tough At The Top
Directors and Officers of businesses are constantly facing a challenging and ever changing environment. With tightening regulation, Brexit and emerging technologies, liability for negligent acts of executives is increasing dramatically. A standard business policy will not cover the negligent acts of a director, it is the director themselves that will have to fund and fight […]
Driving in wellies and using winter tyres – could they invalidate your insurance?
Neil Willies Insurance Brokers Limited & Aviva bust winter driving myths and cover misunderstandings…… As the nights draw in and the weather worsens, Neil Willies and Aviva have put together a list of myths and misconceptions about driving at this time of year. But which are true, which are false and which depend on the […]