The Pulse: GSI News
Who needs empty property insurance – Updated for 2021
The above question can be a little more complicated than it sounds, and with occupancies having to change following the coronavirus outbreak, it’s something that will have been asked more than ever in recent times. No brief article or blog can answer every question, and it is very much case-by-case based on your own […]
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Just Passed Car Insurance
(& why is car insurance so expensive for young drivers?) If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone in your family has recently passed their driving test. From all of us at GSI Insurance Services (Southern) Ltd., we would like to say congratulations on such an incredible achievement, and best of luck with your […]
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Can you turn a commercial property into residential?
In short – Yes, in a lot of instances you can. From 2015 onwards, changes in certain regulations made it far easier when it comes to converting commercial premises into private dwellings. Conversion offers a great opportunity for property buyers, with more and more homeowners taking the opportunity. With home working practices more prevalent following […]
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How to make your Holiday Home guests feel welcome
Even in a more high-end hotel, the accommodation can feel a little more like you’re on a business trip than a “home-away-from-home”, and for that reason, more and more holidaymakers in the UK have turned to staying in holiday homes instead. The unique characteristics and lived-in atmosphere can help create memories in themselves, rather than […]
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Managing an Unoccupied Commercial Building
With a number of companies in the UK now considering remote working to be a long-term solution, the number of commercial premises sitting empty is on the rise. As with residential property, an unoccupied building is likely to have an increased risk of theft, vandalism, and escape of water, in particular, all issues that would […]
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Issues with Listed Building insurance
Listed Buildings are considered to be a precious part of the nation’s heritage, and often, a unique building will need some form of unique cover. Listed Property owners can experience problems finding cost-effective insurance, especially when dealing with policy restrictions that may be very difficult for them given the type of property. A Listed Building […]
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What are the cheapest cars to insure for previously convicted drivers?
Part of the makeup of an insurance premium is the risk that an insurance company perceives a driver may be, and it’s worth remembering that they aren’t just covering the car they’re insuring, but also any damage the driver may cause to other people, vehicle, or property. Therefore if you have had a previous driving […]
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Insuring your bike and keeping it safe
While COVID-19 has had a negative impact on most industries, the sale of home gym equipment and pedal bikes has been on the rise as a great way to keep yourself in shape during a lockdown. A bike has a dual purpose, it can be used out on the road, and provided you have space, […]
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COVID-19 Brings Down Motor Insurance Premiums
Following the release of data analytics company Consumer Intelligence’s “car insurance price index” in 2020, it is clear that premiums are on the decline The key statistics Car Insurance Premiums have fallen by 2.5% from June to December 2020 The average motor premium is now £816 All age groups and UK regions are seeing decreases […]
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Government proposes future resilience measures for Flood Re
Following a UK government announcement on the 1st February 2021, Flood Re has welcomed plans to consider proposals made to provide further support for flood resilience measures, including changes to the reinsurer’s own operations. A consultation was launched shortly after in response to widespread flooding caused from Storms Bella and Christoph. The proposed changes, first […]
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