Water damage is one of the most common home insurance claims in the country. Most damage is caused by burst pipes, old appliances or a leaky roof. It’s more than likely that your home insurance policy will cover this type of damage – but you need to act fast to stop problems of mould developing. [...]
If you know or suspect your business may be at risk, taking action promptly is vital to minimise potential damage. Prompt action and notification of problems are often a standard condition of many professional indemnity policies. Insurers may re
Businesses are being advised to check their commercial vehicle insurance cover as premiums rise in line with the increasing number of claims for fuel theft. Theft of fuel is becoming a major problem for UK businesses. A weak economy and rapidly r
Ash from the recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland not only caused widespread chaos and confusion for businesses, travellers and holiday makers – it also caused major confusion over what is and is not covered by travel insurance policies, and high
Most businesses nowadays use the internet and email to conduct business. Many have invested heavily in technology to ensure their online communications run smoothly – but investment in appropriate insurance against the increasing problem of cyber
Whilst driving through Wakefield yesterday I noticed that the long awaited Hepworth Wakefield (art gallery) was opening it’s doors to the public for the first time. After a number of years in the planning,construction, and £35m of public funding (
At Lockyers we pride ourselves on finding solutions to insurance problems, and today is no exception. Up until now businesses who operate Garra Rufa Spa’s have had a great deal of difficulty getting Treatment Risk cover, but as of today we are launch
Given the huge increases in car premiums this year, I have been dreading my own car insurance renewal (no brokers don’t get it free), but I’ve had a great quote from a surprising source. Hiscox. Until now I have always presumed such wide cover
The FSA has recently issued guidance to clarify the steps that food businesses need to take to control the risk of contamination from the food bug E.coli O157. Those with good memories will remember the serious outbreaks of E.coli in Scotland in 1
This year Lockyer Insurance turns 30, and seeing as a business can’t rush out and by a big red sports car, or run off with younger girlfriend, we’ve done the next best thing. We’ve had some cosmetic work done! But as we are from Yorkshire, w
