Snow, ice, strong winds and rain – as we approach the official beginning of winter, the changing weather conditions and drop in temperature can cause damage to your home. However, by taking a few simple steps, most problems can be rectified before they even begin. We have put together a checklist of steps you can [...]
The clocks going back an hour and the onset of the dark nights signals the start to one of the most difficult times of year to be behind the wheel. Information from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) shows that when the clocks go back every year, there is an increase in [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has forced two fifths of Brits to work from home, and a further 7% are expected to work from home in the near future. As more and more people are choosing flexible working or working from home, it is important to make sure that you have the right home insurance cover. In [...]
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating effect on travel around the world, with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advising British Nationals against all but essential international travel. Travel to some countries and territories is currently exempted. A full list can be found on the FCO website. This advice is being kept under [...]
Millions of businesses receive attempts to defraud them. Every day, thousands of sinister Internet crooks hide behind their dark web systems to orchestrate crimes on the Internet. Some of these criminals have such intelligent and sophisticated tactics and systems, that their corrupt work is often camouflaged beyond detection, with unwitting victims being drawn in, [...]
Antony Buckingham, Managing Director of Buckingham Insurance, answers questions across business insurances, home insurance, and car insurance. The interview covers the thorny subject of business interruption insurance, car insurance & home insurance rebates and what to look out for with holiday insurance when the lock down is lifted and permission to travel resumes. [...]
As the Coronavirus global pandemic shuts down businesses and brings entire industries to a standstill, controversy is growing over the amount businesses can claim from their insurance policies. Companies are arguing that they have been paying insurance premiums for business interruption coverage and are well within their rights to make a claim, but insurers [...]
According to the Office for National Statistics, there were: 672,000 incidents of domestic burglary between October 2018 and September 2019 629,000 incidents of ‘other household theft’ for example, stealing a wheelie bin, car, or caravan Over 1 million incidents of criminal damage Nowadays, there are lots of different types of security systems available, all designed to [...]
Through this difficult period, we are acutely conscious of the decisions we need to make in order to protect our staff, their families and, of course, you, our valued clients. The following measures will be undertaken from 4.30pm on 19th March until further notice. Our office hours will be from 9.30am – 4.30pm. We [...]
UKCrimeStats reports that across England and Wales in December 2019 alone, there were 34,627 reported cases of vehicle theft. The days of stealing a car by hot wiring are long gone. Car thieves today are using a variety of increasingly sophisticated techniques in order to gain access to cars. The police and car manufacturers are [...]
