Insurance News Archive
- 02 Aug 2010
Anti-flood Funding 'could Lower Commercial Property Insurance Costs'
A £2 million boost in funding to help local authorities deal with flood risk assessments was announced today by environment minister Richard Benyon, as part of a package of measures to help prevent and manage future flooding. - 12 Oct 2009
Hotel Insurance Holders 'affected By Consumer Review Sites'
Businesses with hotel insurance could be affected by the fact that business travellers are increasingly scrutinising online review sites before making their bookings, an expert suggests. - 07 Oct 2009
Retail Insurance Cover Holders 'performing Well'
Companies with retail insurance cover are offering better customer service and providing their customers more confidence than the recent Purchasing Managers Index report suggests. - 30 Sep 2009
Hotel Insurance Customers 'should Be Wary Of Online Reviews'
Hotel insurance customers are being warned that tourists are increasingly relying on customer review sites to inform their choices. - 24 Aug 2009
Contractors Insurance: Green Targets 'holding Back House Building'
Green targets are holding back house builders as the additional costs cause financing difficulties for contractors insurance holders, according to an expert. - 28 Jul 2009
Retail Insurance: Over Half Of Small Firms 'do Not Have Website'
Small businesses are potentially missing out on £52,000 turnover every year because they do not have a website, retail insurance policyholders may be interested to learn. - 27 Jul 2009
Employers Insurance: Lending To Small Firms Rises £391m In June
Lending to small businesses rose by £391 million in June, with almost 50,000 new banking relationships established between financiers and firms, according to the latest figures. - 24 Jul 2009
GDP Shrinks 5.6% In 12 Months
The economy has contracted at an above-expectation rate in a record decline, which may concern those with property insurance. - 23 Jul 2009
Number Of Factors 'are Affecting Pub Insurance Cover Owners'
Pub insurance cover owners are being affected by a number of issues that are combining to impact on their performance, an expert asserts. - 21 Jul 2009
Retail Insurance: 12% Of Town Centre Shops Vacant
Retail insurance holders could be concerned by new figures suggesting 12 per cent of town centre shops are currently vacant. - 17 Jul 2009
Banks Urged Not To Ban Loans For Pub Insurance Holders
Banks are being urged to continue lending to pub and restaurant insurance policyholders following fears that they may be imposing blanket bans on loans to these businesses. - 13 Jul 2009
Secure Construction Sites To Avoid Contractors Insurance Claim
Construction firms in the north-west are being warned to make sure their sites are secured so that children do not get injured playing on them, potentially forcing them to make a contractors insurance claim.
