The Pulse: GSI News
Obtaining insurance for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the UK
At the time of writing, electric cars command some of the highest average car insurance premiums on the market. This comes down to the replacement cost of vehicles that are uneconomical to repair (i.e. a write-off), and the additional cost of the specialist equipment required to repair an electric vehicle in the event of an […]
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What is a Listed building?
Whether or not a property classes as a Listed building isn’t necessarily about their size, or purchase price, and the definition can stretch all the way from mansions to small, single bedroom cottages. It is determined by the historical significance of the building, and protecting the part of history that it represents is considered to […]
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Unoccupied property insurance – Do you need it?
If a property is going to be unoccupied for more than 30 days at any one time, the answer here is probably yes, you do need unoccupied property insurance. At the very least, you may need to have a conversation with your insurer to check they are still able to cover you, and any restrictions […]
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Is Mid-High Net Worth insurance different?
If you find that you have a high level of contents, take a lot of jewellery out of your house at the same time, or own a sizeable property, you may find the term Mid-High Net Worth insurance is used to describe your needs. In the simplest terms, if your buildings sum insured exceeds £500,000, […]
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Holiday Home Insurance and COVID-19
Holiday home insurance has become a serious consideration for 2020-21. With the United Kingdom operating with a variety of measures to restrict the spread of coronavirus, including England’s three-tier system, Scotland’s five-tier system, alert levels in Wales, and restrictions in Northern Ireland, the situation is changing all the time. Even with residents choosing to keep […]
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Home Renovations Insurance – Planning Ahead For 2021
With widespread interruptions caused by COVID-19 moving into the Spring and Summer months, which is normally the best time to tackle home renovations with the British climate, a large number of home renovations projects planned for 2020 are currently still on hold. Many home owners will be hoping that their plans can go ahead in […]
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Van Insurance – A Guide To Buying Online
As we move into 2021, more people than ever are buying their van insurance cover from online sources here in the UK. While this is much faster than phoning around a number of different insurers to find the best price, it is often easier to have someone with the right expertise on-hand to help you […]
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Motor Insurance and Brexit
Last Updated 11th January 2021 – 15:30 At 11pm on 31st January 2020, the UK formally left the European Union (EU) and entered into a transition period, which ended as of the 31st December 2020. During the transition period very little changed, including travel to the EU, so there was no need to take any additional steps, […]
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Drink Driver Insurance and the Christmas Period
The need for drink driver insurance seems to be at its highest as we move into December. Records show that alcohol consumption in the United Kingdom can increase by a third or more during the month in line with the Christmas period, as well as people seeing in the New Year in style. It is […]
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Home Contents Insurance at Christmas
After a year disrupted by the effects of COVID-19 in the UK, the festive period will be a welcome relief to many, and a chance to spend time with family members that may have had to self-isolate for extended periods in 2020. For that reason we’re going to discuss one of the best parts of […]
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