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A Word from Our MD, Tim Sydenham
Hello! We’re starting 2023 with a bang with many of our staff contributing articles to our newsletter. A number of our team are obtaining qualifications, nominating themselves for awards and continuing their professional development. We’re proud to nearly be a team of 30 and have recently been recognised as a national living wage employer.
Inflationary pressures continue to harden the insurance market and lead to higher rebuild and replacement costs. You can read our feature on it from last year’s newsletter here.
Within this update we have stories on carbon toolkits to claims vacancies, woodburners to our own Will Tuely. 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
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Tim Sydenham B.Sc (Hons) ACII
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Vacancy for a Senior Claims Handler
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Insurance Claims Handler to join our independent and family run insurance brokers. As the senior member of our claims team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of insurance claims ranging from motor fleet to liability and more. To find out more or to apply click here. |
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Legionella and your property: a guide
Many landlords and private property owners will be all to familiar with the guidelines on EICs and their frequency of inspection. Did you know legionella risk assessments are subject to regular review too? Find out more in our guide here. |
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Recommissioning Woodburners
The rising cost of living may be leading thatch property owners to consider wood burners as an alternative form heating. Whilst we appreciate how testing these times are we want to ensure that we continue to protect you and your assets. For information and guidance on using an open fire or other solid fuel appliances click here to read our guide.. |
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60 seconds with – Will Tuely
In this edition we meet William Tuely who is an Account Handler in the Farm and Equine Department. William is a keen equine enthusiast. He completed the gruelling Marathon des Sables in 2018 for Mind, the mental health charity. Outside of work he enjoys horse riding, walking his Labradors and spending time with his son. To learn more about Will click here. |
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Low Carbon Expo at Stoneleigh, February 2023
Elyse Heron, County’s sustainability champion and keen enthusiast on all things environmental, attended the Low Carbon Expo at National Agricultural Exhibiton Centre earlier in the month. You can find out more about her visit here. |
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Theft of equipment
We have noticed a recent increase in thefts of Ivor Williams Trailers and other equipment from private and commercial premises. Trailers seem to be a target for thieves due to the high wait times from dealers in obtaining new items and the second hand market being scarce for these items. We have access to a tracking company who is able to install trackers to your prized possessions. If you’d like to learn more please contact your regular insurance contact. |
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Living Wage
Recently County became recognised as living wage employers. This is something we had been doing for quite a while but have finally received industry recognition for it. To find out more about what a living wage employer is,
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