Personal Insurance Advice and Guidance
We've put together a range of insightful resources and articles to help address some of the common and complex questions our customers frequently ask. Covering topics from property and travel to health insurance, medical issues and motoring.
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What is index-linked buildings insurance?
What is index linking, and how does it work? In this article, we look at the benefits of an index-linked policy.
Home and property resources
Housing Ukrainian refugees - insurance guidance
Read our guidance on insurance terms when housing Ukrainian refugees.
What is insurance excess cover?
Excess protection insurance helps you recover the excess you’ve paid after making a claim. We explain how it works, the type of policies it usually applies to, and how it could save you money in the long run.
A guide to buildings insurance for renovations
A complete guide to making sure you have the right buildings insurance for renovations or extensions.
The importance of high-value insurance cover
Learn more about high-value insurance and how we can help you find the appropriate level of cover for your possessions.
How to: leaving your house unoccupied
There are a number of safety considerations to think about which can impact your insurance if you leave a property unoccupied for a length of time. Our guide provides tips on leaving your property unoccupied and what insurance you will need.
Travel
Resources across health and medical
Private medical insurance: an in-depth guide
If you’re considering private medical insurance but don’t know where to start, our complete guide has got you covered.
Should I pay for private healthcare?
The PMI market is worth more than £3.98bn and a recent study found that the size of the UK private healthcare market is due to increase 2.8% year-on-year until 2025, estimating that it will be worth £14bn.
Six important facts to know about private health insurance
Between 2019 and 2022, the number of people with private health insurance almost doubled. If you’re considering taking out cover, here are six things you need to know before signing on the dotted line.
Calculating the cost of your health insurance excess
We explore the factors that may affect your health insurance excess and the impact this may have on the price of your premium.
What does Private Medical Insurance cover?
Since COVID-19 put unprecedented pressure on the NHS, the number of people with private health insurance policies has nearly doubled. We look at how this insurance works and what benefits it offers.
Why income protection insurance is essential
Complete guide to income protection insurance, which pays a monthly income if you are unable to work through illness or injury.
7 signs you’re suffering from stress
With stress contributing to high levels of workplace absence across the UK, here are seven key signs you're suffering with stress.
Vehicles, motor, and car insurance resources
Boat insurance guide: types, cover, and cost factors
Read our comprehensive guide to boat insurance, with details of the cover provided, general exclusions, and how to reduce your premium.
Why you need breakdown cover: expert answers from Alan Boswell Group
We explore what breakdown cover looks like, how it works, what it costs and, more importantly, whether it’s something you need.
Motor insurance fraud
With motor insurance costing an estimated £3m in 2015, we take a look at the consequences for individual drivers and how it affects the cost of insurance.
Now's the time to prepare for the new tax year
While there is often a focus on planning for the end of the tax year, starting your tax planning early can be a rewarding exercise.
The dangers of overloading your van
If a van gets stopped for overloading and is also found to suffer mechanical defects, it could result in a court appearance or large fine.
Eight points to consider before hiring out your horsebox
Hiring out your horsebox can be a source of extra income and helps to expand your network of those who share your interests. Before you do, though, read our tips for hiring out your horsebox.