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Keep up with the latest insurance news, trends and protect your business with helpful advice from our experts.

Always by Your Side

14^th May 2020

Following the government’s announcement and change of status to ‘stay alert’ earlier this week, we are starting to see an easing of lockdown measures across the country for certain sectors to enable businesses to begin trading again. As your broker, we appreciate that alongside the risk management and insurance advice you usually require from us, we can also offer guidance on the practical side of mobilising your workforce once again.

Cyber Security and Children

13^th May 2020

As children are home schooled during lockdown, there is another hidden threat as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic – cybercrime. Chris Clement, Commercial Director for H&H Insurance Brokers, explores what you can do to ensure your family remains safe online at this time: “As part of home education, it is inevitable that children have more constant access to their personal computers, tablets or mobile phones than usual.

Reasons to be cheerful amidst COVID-19

12^th May 2020

As we enter deeper into unchartered waters, COVID-19 is certainly testing our ability to rise to new challenges and face adversity during these unusual and isolating times. Amongst all of this, it’s worth remembering that this will pass. In the meantime, we explore some of the positive outcomes which have arisen from the changes we’ve already made to delay the spread of the virus.

Wishing you a peaceful and safe Bank Holiday weekend

7^th May 2020

The traditional May day bank holiday was moved this year to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Obviously amidst the Coronavirus lockdown these celebrations have been somewhat curtailed. However, we understand a few will still make the most of it, cakes will be baked and memories and stories told! The Queen will send a message at 9.

Is Your Agri-business Underinsured for a Crisis?

1^st May 2020

In times of crisis, it is even more important to make sure your insurance cover is right; the country is in lockdown and in crisis – and now is the time to ask yourself if your farming enterprise is safe, and suitably insured, says Chris Clement, Commercial Director.

Commercial Premises Unoccupied Check List

24^th April 2020

If your business premises is likely to be unoccupied or has reduced staffing during the Covid-19 outbreak, H&H Insurance Brokers provide some tips for keeping the buildings safe and secure whilst empty. The following provides general best practice advice with respect to control measures and risk mitigation during the present Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Now is NOT the Time to Cut Corners

20^th April 2020

In the attempt to fight this virus, our country has now been in lockdown for three weeks. This has put additional pressures on all of us; be they personal, financial or mental health and wellbeing. At this confusing and stressful time, Paul Graham, Managing Director of H&H Insurance Brokers, is keen to emphasise the importance of making sure that you have the right insurance cover in place for your rural business to give you peace of mind should anything go wrong.

Don’t Waste Farmers’ Time

17^th April 2020

The BBC has recently reported some shocking figures – fly-tipping incidents have increased by at least 50% across the country. So, as the nation concentrates on the primary focus of its health and wellbeing amidst a crisis, a significant secondary problem has emerged as a consequence of the Coronavirus lock down – illegal waste disposal.

Keeping your family safe on the farm

11^th April 2020

As schools close, what risks are there on your farm and what can be done to prevent these accidents from happening? In light of Covid-19, we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation, which is testing the resolve of a whole nation. Schools and businesses across the country have closed their doors, and as we enter lockdown, thoughts are firmly focussed on all things health and safety.

Farmer holding sons hand next to tractor

Happy Easter

9^th April 2020

All the team here at H&H Insurance Brokers would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter and to stay safe and well. Although now working from home, our team are still available and working hard on your behalf to renew your existing insurance policies, review the market for alternative insurance cover and offer expert and qualified advice.

Dairy Message

8^th April 2020

As we continue the national lockdown, another repercussion of Covid-19 is that some of our British dairy farms are being forced to dump thousands of litres of milk as the redirection of milk from the hospitality sector to the retail market takes its toll.

COVID-19 Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

30^th March 2020

H&H Insurance Brokers are open for business and here for you during these challenging times. As there is such a large volume of information to digest in terms of support for businesses from the Government, as your broker we wanted to bring the below to your attention as we feel it is particularly pertinent.