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What is Management Liability Cover - and do I really need it?

The key areas to a management liability policy.

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Your Insurance Jargon Buster - 2025 Edition

Dedicated to making the complex simple and talking about insurance in a way that everyone can understand.

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Why It’s Important To Take Out Professional Indemnity Insurance

PI insurance covers you if a client makes a claim against you for financial loss

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Is your Business Prepared for the Upcoming Heatwave?

It's important to take precautions to keep your business, people and customers safe.

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Can No One Hear the Sirens? There’s an Underinsurance Emergency

Underinsurance Emergency: With life-altering sums on the line, underinsurance is a legitimate epidemic

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How to Safely Charge Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Batteries

Li-ion batteries are commonly used to power electric vehicles, bikes and other gadgets

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What is an AI Hallucination and how can it Affect your Business?

AI is still developing, and it’s important to remember that it can get things wrong.

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Spain’s Power Outage and the Importance of Business Continuity Planning

The outage had a widespread impact on critical infrastructure, affecting transport, operations and communication, and caused massive losses

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What’s The Difference Between A Sole Trader And A Limited Company?

Most small businesses in the UK are either registered as a sole trader or a limited company, Let's see the difference

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National Insurance (NI) Hike Concerns For SMEs

As of Sunday 6 April 2025, businesses have seen an increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs), rising from 13.8% to 15% on salaries above £5000 (where previously it was £9100). The Employment Allowance has also risen to £10,500.

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11 Steps to Protecting your Customers' Data

Cybercriminals often see smaller businesses as easy targets because their cyber defence is usually less sophisticated than larger organisations.

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Employers’ Liability

Employers’ Liability is one of the few classes of insurance required by law in the UK.

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Celebrating The Small Stuff With Mindful Movement

We live in a world full of distractions. From eyewatering amounts of screentime to the quick dopamine hits of social media, by this point our brains are all but hardwired to be anywhere but present.

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Does Public Liability Insurance Cover Trade and Tradesmen Contractors?

Public liability insurance protects businesses and professionals against claims for personal injuries or property damage caused to third parties. However, does public liability insurance cover trades and tradesmen contractors?

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Do I Need Insurance at a Coworking Space

Coworking spaces offer flexible, affordable work setups, but insurance is key to protect freelancers and businesses while enjoying the perks of shared offices.

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How Do I Check if Someone Has Public Liability Insurance

Learn how to check if a business has public liability insurance, why it matters, and how this cover protects against third-party injury or damage claims.

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Do I need Specialist Professional Indemnity Insurance If I have International Clients

Professional indemnity insurance protects service providers from negligence claims. But do you need a specific policy if your clients are outside the UK?

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Do You Need Business Insurance if You Work from Home

Working from home is rising, but standard home insurance may not cover business activities. Here’s why business insurance could be essential.

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How Much Does Public Liability Insurance Cost

Public liability insurance protects tradespeople from claims of injury or property damage. Not legally required, but essential—how much does it cost and why?

Reducing Your Risk of a Public Liability Claim

Public liability insurance protects businesses from claims of injury or damage. Not required by law, but crucial—how can you reduce the risk of a claim?

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Do Charities Need Public Liability Insurance

Public liability insurance protects against injury or damage claims. Charities face similar risks as businesses—do they need this cover, and how can it help them?

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The Difference Between Public Liability And Employers Liability

Public liability and employers’ liability cover different risks. Knowing the difference helps business owners stay protected from lawsuits and financial losses.

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Public Liability vs Employers Liability: What's the Difference

Public liability insurance protects businesses from third-party injury or property damage claims. Real claim examples highlight risks and the value of cover.

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Can I Get Business Liability Insurance Before Registering My Business

Business insurance protects assets and operations from risks. You can start the process before registering your business, but key factors must be considered.

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How Much Public Liability Insurance Do I Need

Public liability insurance protects against third-party injury or damage claims. Choosing the right level of cover is key to match your business needs.

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How Does Inflation Affect Public Liability Insurance

Public liability insurance covers third-party injury or damage claims. Adequate coverage is vital, but inflation can impact costs and protection levels.

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Whats the Difference Between Public and Product Liability

Liability insurance protects against injury or damage claims. But what’s the difference between public and product liability, and why does it matter for your business?

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Public Liability versus Professional Indemnity What S The Difference

Learn the difference between public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and why choosing the right cover is key to protecting your business.

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How to Claim Against Public Liability Insurance

Public liability insurance covers third-party injury or damage claims. Knowing how to claim ensures you can use your coverage effectively and protect your business.

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Does Public Liability Cover Poor Work

Public liability insurance covers accidental injury or damage, but not poor work. Learn how warranty insurance can protect your business against this risk.

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Do I Need Public Liability as a Sole Trader

Public liability insurance isn’t always required for sole traders, but it can be vital. It helps protect against costly claims for injury or damage, offering financial security when you’re personally liable.

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Can I Get Public Liability Insurance For One Day

Public liability covers injury or damage claims during business activities, while product liability protects against claims from defective products causing harm.

Displaying Your Employers' Liability Certificate

This article explains how and where to display your employers' liability insurance certificate, as well as who should have access to it and what information you are obligated to show.

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Guide to Rights and Responsibilities for Freelancers

Are you currently freelancing, or are you considering a career shift into self-employment? In this article, we help you prepare for self-employment by discussing freelancer responsibilities in the UK.

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Health and Safety: How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment at Work

Find out why risk assessments are important, how you can avoid accidents and help to reduce the chance of a liability insurance claim in this guide.

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What are the Copyright Laws in the UK?

Copyright laws are important not only for protecting a person’s rights to their own intellectual property, but also for those who want to use another’s intellectual property in a fair and reasonable manner.

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What are the Copyright Laws in the UK?

Copyright laws are important not only for protecting a person’s rights to their own intellectual property, but also for those who want to use another’s intellectual property in a fair and reasonable manner.

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Waste Transfer Notes Duty of Care

Obligated packaging producers have a legal duty of care in waste disposal. They must minimise waste by prioritising prevention and reuse, supported by proper waste transfer notes.

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The Impact of Working From Home on Your Business’ Office Insurance

Hybrid working is now common, with many UK employees still working from home.

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What Happens If I Don't Have Public Liability Insurance

Public liability insurance protects businesses against third-party injury claims, covering legal costs and compensation. Without it, you risk financial loss and reputational damage.

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How to Cut Energy Costs: A Guide for SMEs

Rising fuel prices and higher office energy use make cost-cutting a priority for SMEs. Learn what financial support is available and explore tips to improve energy efficiency while staying productive.

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Choosing the Right Level of Indemnity Insurance

When you take out public liability insurance, you’ll need to choose the level of cover you need. You’ll set a cover limit of £1 million, £2 million, £5 million or £10 million to protect your business if a claim is made against you. Choosing the right level of cover to suit your enterprise can be daunting, and it may be tempting to opt for a lower level and a potentially cheaper premium.

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Work in Hot Weather

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense. Discover tips to help businesses prepare, protect employees, and keep workplaces safe and comfortable during extreme heat.

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How to Weatherproof Your House for Winter

Read simple tips to weatherproof your house for winter.

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ISDN and PSTN Switch Off – A Guide

ISDN and PSTN switch off in 2025. BT, Virgin, Sky and TalkTalk have different timescales, but they expect all home phone and business customers in the UK to switch over from analogue to digital by 31st December 2025.

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Martyn’s Law: What is Protect Duty and How Will It Affect Your Organisation?

Martyn Hett was among 22 killed in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack on 22 May 2017, which also injured over 1,000 people. His mother, Figen Murray, expected stricter venue security afterwards, but a year later was shocked by the lack of checks at another Manchester concert where her ticket and bag went unchecked.

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E-bike safety struggling to keep up with popularity surge

Today, the e-bike – or electric bike – is the most popular bike on the market,[1] but their surge in popularity has been accompanied by incidents of fire and explosions. With UK regulations failing to meet increasing safety concerns, it is up to individual users and businesses to ensure they follow the proper precautions to minimise risk and prevent tragedy.

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Do You Need Public Liability Insurance on Private Property

Public liability insurance covers injury or damage claims from third parties. But is it needed if incidents occur on private property?

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What Small Business Grants Are Available in the UK?

Looking for business funding you don’t have to pay back? Small business grants are available in the UK. Here’s a list we’ve put together to take save you the trouble of researching, plus tips on how to apply.

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The biggest threats to UK small businesses right now

We surveyed a range of small businesses across the country to find out the biggest threats to their business right now.

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Pros and Cons of pets in the workplace

Allowing office pets can boost morale, bonding, recruitment and breaks/exercise, but can also trigger allergies, discomfort, distractions, damage, added costs and liability—so pair any PAW policy with clear rules, safe spaces, cable/area protections and suitable insurance.

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UK Riot And Civil Commotion Claims

This article is intended to support those that could be affected by the current events similar to the protests, riots and civil commotion in August 2024.

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The Shift Towards Flexible Working - What This Means for Your Business

As the workplace continues to evolve, flexible working is no longer a perk or a nice-to-have - it's an expectation, especially among younger generations entering the workforce.

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Storm Claims: What You Need To Know

Has your business been affected by recent storms? We understand how disruptive storm damage can be and are keen to help wherever we can. If you need to make a claim following storm damage, we’ve listed some steps and tips below for your consideration.

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Business Invoicing

Client invoicing practiced in a clear and organised way will not only help you receive your cash sooner but will portray professionalism and provide evidence in the event of a non-payment or business insurance claim. We take a look at the top tips for best practice customer billing.

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Bad Weather Business Continuity Tips

Bad weather can disrupt business. Discover tips to weather-proof operations and keep trading with a solid continuity plan.

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Welcome To Our New Chapter. Everywhen.

We’re proud to officially begin trading as Everywhen. Our new brand is about so more than a new logo and a different look, it’s about combining the strength of 40+ trusted brands under one united identity, so we can offer you more value than ever before.