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Here's where we lift the lid on insurance and explain it all simply.

There's essential help with how best to protect your business or not-for-profit. Plus, useful advice on running your organisation and life as a freelancer.

10 ways to help get your business insurance claim paid
Your insurer decides whether to pay a claim. So it's worth keeping them happy. Here's 10 top tips to help ensure you get your business insurance claim paid.
30/04/2015

Why are PI claims sometimes refused?
There are several reasons insurers sometimes turn down professional indemnity (PI) claims. Our claims specialist, Jane Aldous, explains why.
10/03/2015

Immigration consultants’ insurance: who’s right?
OISC members: when it comes to your professional indemnity insurance, it's the government v your insurer. And you're caught in the middle. Read our advice.
04/02/2015

What your insurance broker needs to know
What does your insurance broker need to know about your business? And why? Nina, one of our account executives, tells you all about it.
21/10/2014

Claims advice for copywriters
We spent the day at the Professional Copywriter's Network conference and discovered copywriters want to know about PI claims. Cue some sobering stories...
01/10/2014

More insurance terminology for beginners
Further confusing insurance terminology well and truly busted. Endorsement? Deductible? Indemnity? These terms and more explained - simply.
20/08/2014

How to get your property claim paid in full
Underinsure your contents & kit, and the 'average rule' means your insurer might not pay all your property claim. Here's what it means and how to avoid it.
21/07/2014

Travel agent or tour operator? Why it matters for your insurance
Odd question perhaps, but which one are you? Travel agent or tour operator? And why does it make a difference to your insurance? All explained here.
16/07/2014

CIMA insurance for accountants explained
Join CIMA and you'll need professional indemnity insurance. But that's just the start. There's more you need to think about, too. Here's the lowdown.
02/07/2014

How to choose an insurance broker: 4 key questions to ask
Here's a handy list of the key things to think about when you choose an insurance broker. Also, why getting the right broker for your business is crucial.
02/07/2014

How to use Getty Images for free
Finding high-quality, legal images to use on your blog can be difficult. Getty have solved that problem for you. Find out how to make the most of it.
13/03/2014

How can small businesses use social media?
We recently won Ingenious Britain's Small Business of the Month award for our use of social media. Here's how we did it, and how you can achieve results.
11/03/2014