Top 6 tradesman insurance claim types 1. Damage to property Property damage from work carried out by a employees and subcontractors come in many different forms, such as a gardener felling a tree that falls on to a property and damages it, a plumber fitting pipework that springs a leak, or an electrician installing…
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Insurers have paid £968m in interim and final BI claims payments so far
The FCA calculates that 26,238 policyholders out of 41,666 who have had BI claims linked to the test case action accepted have received at least an interim payment so far! https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurers-have-paid-968m-in-interim-and-final-bi-claims-payments-so-far/1438504.article Although you may or may not have received a settlement for your Business Interruption Covid claim, are you now happy in the…
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Whiplash reforms – in place from now
Whiplash reforms – in place from now From the 31st May new whiplash reforms came into legislation. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Historically, the limit for the Small Claims Track (the route to bring low value claims to court) was £1,000. The reforms will increase this limit to £5,000. This will mean that if…
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Landmark judgment sees major insurance implications for dental profession
Law firm urges dental practices to obtain the right level of insurance as new judgment holds owner ’vicariously liable’ for negligence as opposed to the dentists involved. https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/landmark-judgment-sees-major-insurance-implications-for-dental-profession/1437408.article The repercussions of this case mean that Dental Practice Owners can be held vicariously liable for the negligence of dentist professionals in their practice, speak…
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Covid-19 related claims
Covid-19 related claims: A practical guide for employees Employers’ Liability overview The responsibility of the employer Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they’re at work. If a current or former employee was injured or became ill at work, they may believe their employer is responsible and make a claim.…
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A £250,000 bill after insurer rejects claim for wrecked home
Family faces £250,000 bill after insurer rejects claim for wrecked home Home minor works… are you covered? With over 70% of UK homeowners not advising their insurer about renovation work being undertaken, it is no surprise that when things go wrong there are many cases where insurance cover is invalid. The builder has their…
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Two New Additions to the Ascend Team
Welcome to Daisy Doardo and Alex Patten to the growing Ascend team We have two new additions to the Ascend office in Chelmsford. Daisy Doardo – Commercial Account Handler and High Net Worth Executive Daisy joins Ascend from Jelf where she was a high net worth specialist and has previous experience as an underwriter in…
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