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TRULY, MADLY, DUPED: A third of romance scams during pandemic
More than one in ten (14%) people have been the victim of a romance scam. Just over a third (34%) of victims were targeted since March, during the height of the pandemic. Young people aged 25-34 years old, are the age group most likely to admit to having been the...
Affordable professional Insurance valuations
Buildings should always be insured for the amount it would cost to rebuild them. However, fewer than one in ten household properties in the UK are covered correctly. If you are over-insured you are probably paying too much for your buildings insurance. If you are...
Cyber criminals are smart but our Cyber Cover is smarter
We understand that the risk of cyber threats is greater than ever before. Could your business survive without access to your systems and data? Personal data has real value to criminals; losing it could be seriously damaging. Northcott Beaton Ltd and Aviva work...
Directors and Officers Insurance, do I need it?
At Northcott Beaton Ltd we understand the personal financial risks faced by directors and officers. Your liability is unlimited, and even unfounded allegations against you need to be investigated and defended — costing you money. That's why we work with hard to bring...
Affordable Professional Insurance Valuations
Buildings should always be insured for the amount it would cost to rebuild them. However, fewer than one in ten commercial properties in the UK are covered correctly. If you are over-insured you are probably paying too much for your buildings insurance. If you are...
The local Property Market – Let’s all work together
The local Property Market since the original lockdown has been extremely good and now is not a time to let the second lockdown affect ongoing transactions or indeed new sales. Obviously, an extremely important part of the whole process and something that does have a...
Brexit Green Card Requirements
As a consequence of leaving the European Union (EU), the UK is currently in a transition period which ends on 31st December 2020. In the event there is a no-deal between the UK and EU, it is likely there will be a legal requirement to carry physical proof of motor...
Deadline looming for Coronavirus Government Supported Loan Schemes
Businesses have never experienced a more challenging time than the one in which we currently find ourselves. The government has responded with a range of support measures for SME’s. There are two relevant schemes for SME’s. The Bounce bank Loan Scheme for loans up to...
Too many underinsurance disasters waiting to happen
The latest data from RebuildCostASSESSMENT reveals a massive shortfall in cover among UK commercial properties. The insurance valuation providers estimate that buildings occupied by businesses in Britain are underinsured by a whopping £325 billion. “What this means is...