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Unoccupied Premises

Unoccupied Premises - What is the issue? Vacant premises are often not secured properly and are therefore more susceptible to vandals, thieves, arsonists, squatters, and fly trippers According to Home Office estimates, there are 60 fires a day in the UK which occur in...

Portable Heaters

Portable Heaters – What is the issue? Portable or transportable heaters are in common use, particularly in commercial premises, to supplement existing fixed heating systems or for use on days when the weather is cold. Portable heaters are more likely to cause fires...

WEAF 2023 Annual Expo

ROBUST Aviation contracts with Primes are complex You need a broker who can review these contracts and advise on the specific risks your business might be exposed to Standard liability policies automatically exclude cover for companies supplying and working within the...

Relay Car Theft – don’t be a victim

While the pandemic and multiple lockdowns might have reduced car theft over the last couple of years, UK police forces are warning that its on the increase again Home Office data shows that 108,542 vehicles were stolen between April 2021 and March 2022 in England and...

eDriving Trial

With the price of cars, parts and vehicle repairs escalating at a rate beyond inflation we would anticipate that motor fleet premiums are going to face significant pressure in 2023 after a period of discounts enjoyed post pandemic. Castlemead have seen significant...

Case Study: Does your current insurance leave you exposed?

Background Castlemead were invited to audit a high value machinery dealer with multiple sites, insured with a national scheme. Following the site survey and a comprehensive review of existing policies, Castlemead’s Account Executive was very concerned that in the...