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 [...]
Taking ill overseas can not only be stressful, it can also spoil your holiday or trip. Unfortunately, nobody can control how and when they become ill, but there are things that can be done to ensure a quick recovery, thus minimising stress and disruption to yourself and your travelling party. Seek Medical Help If the [...]
The dark nights are now well and truly upon us, and with Christmas just around the corner, thieves know that people’s houses are full of extra valuables compared to at other times of the year. In this month’s article, we examine how vulnerable your house may be as a potential target, and identify steps you [...]
Buckingham Insurance provides all of our customers with professional, independent advice about their business or personal insurance. Our extensive relationships in the insurance markets means that we can provide tailored cover from the UKs leading insurance companies. But what if your insurance request is a little out of the ordinary? In this month’s Blog, we [...]
It is inevitable that at some point in our life, we will need to make an insurance claim, whether it be on your Car, Home or Travel Insurance. If everything goes to plan, an insurance claim is simple and relatively stress free, especially if you take the time to make sure all the information [...]
If you’re self-employed or setting up your own business, the different types of insurance options that you can take out can be quite daunting. What exactly do you need to ensure that you are adequately protected? One of the insurance options is Public Liability Insurance. Unlike Employer’s Liability Insurance, Public Liability Insurance isn’t actually a [...]
Cyber crime is on the up. And while it is cyber attacks on large corporate businesses that attract the headlines, recent research reveals some incredible statistics about how UK SME’s are targeted and affected: 130,000 SME’s in the UK suffered from cyber crime during 2018. Nearly two thirds of all UK businesses employing between [...]
