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How do I know what insurance my start up needs?
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How do I know what insurance my start up needs?

Are you thinking of starting a new business? You know you will need to make sure you have the correct...
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Business Interruption Insurance Explained
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Business Interruption Insurance Explained

Business Interruption insurance is often misunderstood and therefore overlooked by businesses. This might be because they think the cover is...
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5 Things Every Business Needs to Know About Cyber Insurance
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5 Things Every Business Needs to Know About Cyber Insurance

Do you use a computer to help run your business? What would happen if your system was hacked or even...
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3 Things You Can Do to Avoid Underinsurance – A Quick Guide for Business Owners
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3 Things You Can Do to Avoid Underinsurance – A Quick Guide for Business Owners

Do you run a business? Are you confident that you have the right level of insurance to protect your business...
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7 Reasons Your Business Needs Insurance
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7 Reasons Your Business Needs Insurance

I know insurance might not be top of the list when you're setting up a new business, and it's not...
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BLW announce acquisition of specialist scheme facility
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BLW announce acquisition of specialist scheme facility

We are delighted to announce that BLW have acquired the Security Industries Specialist Services (SISS) brand and portfolio from Crispin Speers & Partners Ltd. Read More
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3 Reasons You Are Not Using An Insurance Broker and Why You Should Be
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3 Reasons You Are Not Using An Insurance Broker and Why You Should Be

1. Price – “Will my insurance cost more if I use an insurance broker?” If you are buying insurance purely...
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BLW Appoints Main Board Director
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BLW Appoints Main Board Director

BLW is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Gilbert as a main board director, subject to regulatory approval. Read More
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The Insurance Museum – an initiative designed to inspire a new generation of insurance industry professionals
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The Insurance Museum – an initiative designed to inspire a new generation of insurance industry professionals

Captivating and compelling stories have unfolded throughout the history of insurance. How better to inspire a new generation of insurance industry professionals than to find a way to share these fascinating stories? Read More
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10 Step Guide to Directors and Officers Insurance
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10 Step Guide to Directors and Officers Insurance

Directors and officers are personally liable for making a mistake or misrepresentation. It is often assumed, incorrectly, that the personal directors of a company are not liable for mistakes made but even in a limited company the personal liability of the individual directors is unlimited. Read More
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What to do if your property becomes unoccupied and why
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What to do if your property becomes unoccupied and why

This article looks at the different insurance requirements you need to consider if your commercial property becomes unoccupied, what the insurance cover might look like for a property that will be unoccupied for a long period, and how you can manage an unoccupied property. Read More
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Your step-by-step guide to professional indemnity insurance
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Your step-by-step guide to professional indemnity insurance

Professional indemnity insurance covers the cost of compensating clients for loss or damage resulting from negligent services or advice provided by a business or an individual. Read More
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Providing a lifeline in troubled waters
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Providing a lifeline in troubled waters

The Insurance Charities is keen to spread the word throughout the insurance industry, to make sure as many people as possible are aware of their support offering. Read More
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The identification, implementation, and management of regulatory risk
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The identification, implementation, and management of regulatory risk

In the regulated marketplace, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) places significant emphasis on the importance of running a business model which is compliant with the individual sector regulations of each firm, and which can identify, manage, and mitigate risk to the firm and its customers. Read More
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The benefits of working with a registered Lloyd’s broker
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The benefits of working with a registered Lloyd’s broker

Mark Greenwood, CFO and COO at BLW, outlines some of the benefits of working with a registered Lloyd's broker. Read More
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Three important questions to consider when taking out a construction liability insurance policy
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Three important questions to consider when taking out a construction liability insurance policy

Jaimie Quill looks at some of the questions you should be asking yourself as you start to think about the cover you will need from your construction liability insurance policy. Read More
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The importance of developing an anti-burnout organisational culture
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The importance of developing an anti-burnout organisational culture

Our guest author Claire Russell, CEO of Mental Health In Business (MHIB), outlines some of the typical signs of burnout to watch out for both in yourself and in your colleagues. Read More
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BLW Announces Lloyd’s Broker Status
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BLW Announces Lloyd’s Broker Status

BLW is delighted to announce that its registration as a Lloyd's broker has been confirmed by the Council of Lloyd's. Read More
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Bryony Ireland Appointed Non-Executive Director
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Bryony Ireland Appointed Non-Executive Director

Bryony Ireland brings over 20 years of experience in marketing to the BLW Board of Directors. Her professional experience includes 14 years in the insurance industry. Read More
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Diversity and Inclusion – reflecting the communities we serve
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Diversity and Inclusion – reflecting the communities we serve

For any organisation to achieve success it must understand, and be reflective of, the diverse communities it serves. Read More
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