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Intro from the editor
Hello! With the hottest July on record and a seasonly warm August many of us will be feeling a relief at the cooler temperatures September will bring. With many changes in the country over the last few months and due over the weeks ahead many of us will also be taking up the opportunity to go on holiday, visit family and enjoy some of the warmer weather.
One of the main discussion points for all of our clients has been the cost of rebuilding and replacing buildings and contents. Inflationary pressure from external trading factors and supply chain issues has meant that something costing £1,000 in January is now more likely to cost £1,300 today. Scaling this up to rebuilding costs shows how vulnerable policies are to external costs. We’re encouraging all of our readers to strongly consider sums insured at renewal time (if not before) and you can read more on this below.
Its been a year since we acquired Heritage Insurance Agency and are so pleased to welcome Vicci & Heidi. This addition to our specialist household insurance scheme really does give us the edge in the non-standard and Thatch household insurance market.
With many businesses adapting their practices to meet recently changed client demands, its important for you to keep in touch with your dedicated insurance contact so we can tailor policies to you. More about that below too.
Our small update is ultimately your newsletter that should give you a few snippets of advice and guidance. If you feel we should mention a particular story, get in touch at
mail@county-insurance.co.uk
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Tim Sydenham B.Sc (Hons) ACII
Managing Director |
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We are recruiting!
Would you like to join our team? Do you know someone who is looking for a career change to insurance? You can view details and apply for Business Account Handler Role here. Alternatively, please contact the office on 01865 842084 and ask to speak to Tim for further information. |
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Costing the job; how rebuild and replacement costs have sky-rocketed
A great focus for all team members at County is the cost of repairing and replacing buildings, contents and stock items during this last year and into next year. You can read about our guide to these recent changes and what you can do about it here. |
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Home & Away travel insurance
Whether it’s Melbourne or Manchester, London or Lagos, Suzanne our Personal Lines Manager can assist you with travel insurance. To find out her post-pandemic advice on travel and how best to arrange cover, you contact her on 01865 290928 or send her an email by clicking here. |
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60 seconds with – Sean Smythe
In this edition we meet Sean Smythe, a keen tennis player and our technical business insurance expert. You can read more about him here. |
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Vulnerable Road Users – a guide to law changes
Did you know you now need to give way to cyclists and pedestrians in slow moving traffic? This and other changes came into effect in January but are taking a while to embed with Britain’s road users. You can find out more about the changes and some interesting statisics in our joint leaflet with Aviva here. |
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Blazing a Trail – What your young farmers can tow
We often receive calls about who or what can tow on vehicles and tractors. Find our handy guide here. |
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Agriculture: protecting yourself from claims for damages or proceedings
Our Sales & Marketing Manager Ollie is a speaker in this webinar hosted by Shakespeare Martineau solicitors (as part of our association with Warwickshire Rural Hub) on having the correct insurance insurance in place, avoiding claims and what to do if you receive a claim that’s not insured. You can register to attend this free webinar here. |
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Claims Update from Dave Lamb
You can read all about Dave’s latest claims update, including motor vehicle repair delays,
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