Key points to consider for businesses reopening as lockdown measures ease Being COVID-secure means being adaptable to the current guidance and having measures in place to manage the risk of coronavirus. Key points for businesses to consider: Remember your COVID risk assessment All businesses must continue to update their COVID-secure risk assessment to make sure […]
Read More →IR35 changes take effect from 1 April 2020
on January 25, 2021in Insurance Newstags: employers, Employers Liability, Insurance, Legislation, UK
This is an important change for some employers. From 6 April 2021, all public sector clients and medium or large-sized private sector clients will be responsible for deciding your worker’s employment status. This includes some charities and third sector organisations. If the off-payroll working rules apply, your worker’s fees will be subject to tax and […]
Read More →New UK immigration laws in force from 1 January 2021
on January 25, 2021in Insurance Newstags: employers, Employers Liability, europe, Legislation, UK
Freedom of movement within the UK and the EU ended on 31 December 2020 and the UK has now introduced a points-based immigration system, treating EU and non-EU citizens equally. Anyone coming to the UK to work, excluding Irish citizens, will need to apply for permission in advance. Under the new points-based system, anyone coming […]
Read More →Prepare your business for Brexit
on December 17, 2020in Insurance Newstags: europe, Export, Import, Legislation
Prepare your business for Brexit – Jan 2021 December 14, 2020 A post-Brexit trade deal could be sealed as talks between the UK government and European Union continue this week. Before the weekend, both parties said that ‘no-deal’ was the most likely outcome.Whether or not a deal is agreed, you should ensure that your business […]
Read More →No-Deal Brexit and Driving in Europe
on December 6, 2020in Insurance Newstags: Legislation, motor fleet, motor insurance, motor trade, motorcylcles, motorhome
Green Cards for driving in Europe The UK entered a transition period for leaving the European Union (EU), which ends on 31 December 2020. In the event there is no agreement on the future relationship between the UK and EU, it is likely there will be a legal requirement to carry a physical document known […]
Read More →Advice on minimising damage caused by Storms
on January 19, 2017in Insurance News, Towan Insurance Newstags: home insurance, property insurance
Here in the UK, turbulent weather and storms are becoming increasingly common. There are some simple steps that you can take to lessen the effect of a storm, and making sure your home is well-maintained is one of the best ways to protect against storm damage. Have the roof of your home checked for any […]
Read More →Preventing frozen pipes this winter
on January 11, 2017in Insurance News, Towan Insurance News
Burst and frozen water pipes can cause untold damage to your home so here are some tips to prevent it during freezing conditions this winter. How to prevent frozen pipes Ensure water pipes and water tanks are insulated correctly as these exposed pipes are more likely to freeze. Also, consider opening your loft hatch as […]
Read More →Thinking of booking a holiday? Make sure you get Travel Insurance in place
on January 4, 2017in Insurance News, Towan Insurance News
If you are struggling with post-Christmas blues and are thinking of booking a holiday to cheer yourself up make sure you take out travel insurance to protect you and your family. Travel insurance offers value for money and is suitable for holiday makers and business travellers, with a choice of single trip, multi-trip and long […]
Read More →Heart-warming stories of 2016
on December 30, 2016in Towan Insurance News
After a year of terror and sadness, we would like to celebrate the kindness. Here are our some stories to give you faith in our human race. Kindly elderly man buys little girl Minnie Mouse Christmas present because he has ‘no family to give to’ An elderly man has bought a little girl a Minnie […]
Read More →Christmas Opening Hours
on December 22, 2016in Towan Insurance News
Please note our opening hours over the Christmas period will be as follows: Saturday 24th – Closed Sunday 25th – Closed Monday 26th – Closed Tuesday 27th – Closed Wednesday 28th – 9am – 1.30pm Thursday 29th – 9am – 1.30pm Friday 30th – 9am – 1.30pm Saturday 31st – Closed Sunday 1st – […]
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