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What is under-insurance?

Under-insurance is when the amount of insurance cover you have is less than the actual value of what it is you are insuring. Most commonly, under-insurance…

Up your household security for autumn and winter

The end of British Summer Time signifies shorter days, longer nights and as statistics from UKCrimeStats show, a large rise in home burglaries across the UK….

End of our 12 months support for the James Hopkins Trust

The James Hopkins Trust has been Lansdown’s chosen charity for the last twelve months and on 12 September 2018 we presented £6,000 to the Trust, taking…

Storm advice

How to prepare for a storm Secure loose objects in your grounds – such as ladders, furniture or anything else that could be blown into windows…

Hope Support Services given £1,150

Lansdown Insurance Brokers are ultimately owned by a charity, The Benefact Trust who gives grants to churches, charities and community projects. They particularly like to fund…

3 hot weather problems for landlords

Property issues never take a holiday, and summer can throw up its own set of problems for landlords. Ice, flooding and condensation are the bane of…

Your guide to happy holidaying

Holidays are the perfect antidote to the stress of modern living. Isn’t it wonderful not to live by the alarm clock? For many of us, planning…

Fire safety advice for residents living in blocks of flats and maisonettes

Household fire safety advice is generally fairly standard across the board, however if you are living in a block of flats or maisonette your precautions and…

Business Interruption Insurance – how does it help me get back to work after a crisis?

What does Business Interruption Insurance cover? BI insurance protects you against loss of income following damage to your business premises caused by an insured peril such…

How can Legal Expenses Insurance protect my business?

Why do businesses need Legal Expenses Insurance? Everyone knows that we are in a more litigious society and that legal advice is expensive.  What might seem…

Employers’ Liability Insurance – Protecting your business and your staff

What is Employers’ Liability Insurance? Employers’ Liability (EL) Insurance is designed to pay compensation costs and legal fees if an employee or ex-employee sues for illness…

Professional Indemnity Insurance – protection against claims of professional negligence

What is Professional Indemnity Insurance? Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance can protect your business against compensation sought by a client who alleges that your advice or services…