30th October 2020
Chris Clement, Commercial Director for H&H Insurance Brokers, sets out key guidelines to ensure your farm buildings are safe and suitably insured this autumn. With the insurance of farm machinery and farm vehicles often at the forefront of everyone’s minds throughout the summer and harvest months, considering how the buildings on your farm are covered can sometimes take a back seat.
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28th September 2020
Simon McKean, Claims Manager for H&H Insurance Brokers, highlights the severe perils of getting caught out by a fraudulent claim. According the Association of British Insurers (ABI), new data announced earlier this month shows just over 100,000 fraudulent insurance claims were uncovered in the UK in 2019 – to the tune of £1.
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21st September 2020
H&H Insurance Brokers launch own division of financial lending facility to expand support to customers. In a step to further develop a natural synergy within the H&H Group of companies, H&H Insurance Brokers is bringing its asset finance activities in-house, with the launch of H&H Asset Finance.
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12th September 2020
We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Administrative Assistant to join our busy insurance administrative team based at Borderway, Carlisle. The successful applicant will: Be computer literate and familiar with all Microsoft applications Have good communication and organisational skills Be keen to progress and develop in specialist skills within the workplace and the insurance industry Be willing to undertake structured training as part of the apprenticeship programme Be flexible, self-motivated and have an interest in the agricultural sector For a more detailed job description please click here.
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19th August 2020
As a direct result of increased demand across the North, H&H Insurance Brokers branches out and grows its services to offer niche support for the forestry, arboriculture and associated suppliers. With the North of England being an area with lots of trees and forestry, our team has seen the need to develop specific insurance options for Tree Surgeons, Arborists, Landscapers Forestry Contractors, and Groundworkers.
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31st July 2020
Cutting across various business sectors, H&H launches a Podcast to offer regional updates and insights from their enterprises across the North. H&H Group is excited to announce the launch today of its newest project, a fortnightly podcast available to stream across several digital services.
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17th July 2020
Moving into harvest season, many farms will be preparing for the busiest time of year. In this article we advise of the importance of making sure farmers are fully covered as the rise in work can lead to greater risks. As the agricultural sector gears up for weeks of combining, transporting bales, and harvesting crops, keeping safe on the farm is paramount for a successful summer.
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9th July 2020
Under the brand of H&H Safety, we are working with IRM Safety, to promote farm health and safety in the agricultural sector. With recent figures announcing that 5% of farm workplace deaths are caused by falling bales, H&H Safety is keen to share vital tips for how to keep family and agricultural workers safe on the farm.
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30th June 2020
As the country emerges from its enforced lockdown and life is returning to some normality, H&H Insurance Brokers is pleased to announce that they have recommenced on-farm and face to face customer visits, plus the Carlisle Head Office has re-opened.
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25th June 2020
In a move that much of the nation has been waiting for, individuals and businesses alike, the Government has now given the green light for more businesses to reopen in England on the 4th July, including restaurants, pubs and hairdressers. The 2m rule has now been reduced to 1m plus in areas where 1m isn’t possible, allowing those with smaller premises to reopen with mitigation in place.
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23rd June 2020
That is the question which requires an answer and some expert advice for farms which diversify into new enterprises to realise extra farm income. In fact, it has been reported that over 60% of farms have diversified in some way and it is often the case that these projects become a good proportion of annual turnover.
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21st June 2020
On 18th May 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority introduced new measures for insurance and premium finance firms to help clients in financial difficulty. Should you be experiencing financial hardship, or if things change at work or home, we may be able to help By: Re-assessing your demands and needs Reviewing levels of cover Adding or removing optional covers such as legal expenses Adding or removing people on your policy Where amendments to your insurance cover does not alleviate your payment difficulties, you should contact your finance provider directly as further support may be available, which could potentially include: The possibility of deferring payments (refer to below FAQ’s) Reduced repayments, or rescheduled term Waiving missed or late payment fees Amending your repayment date without any cost Reducing interest payments It is important that customers do not leave themselves uninsured, so we encourage you to contact us to discuss the options available if you are struggling to afford your payments during this uncertain time.
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