HETAS Insurance Services – January 2020 blog Every winter we wonder what the weather will be like, and with the current climate crisis, weather can be unpredictable. This year, while we can’t guarantee snow in the UK, we do know that it’s likely to be cold! Either way, the winter months can make driving more Read More…
Category: Insurance
Updates and news from HETAS Insurance Services.
Are there gaps in your insurance?
One of the requirements of being a HETAS registrant is that your business insurance meets the minimum levels of cover for your industry. This means that you must have a minimum of £2 million public liability cover in your policy. HETAS Insurance Services has worked closely with insurers to ensure that the cover we offer meets those requirements.
HETAS Insurance Services Blog | September 2019
Protecting your small business from cyber crime is an important issue. This blog looks at the potential threats and measures to take.
Commercial Vehicle Insurance
Why you need commercial vehicle insurance When you rely on your van to get you to “jobs”, it’s important that you have the right insurance in place. How would you manage your work if your vehicle was taken off the road due to an accident or damage? That’s why our team at HETAS Insurance Services Read More…
Making a Claim
Making a claim Professional indemnity insurance, or PI, is an important element of your business insurance. PI provides protection for your business should a customer suffer a financial loss following advice that you gave to them, and they subsequently submit a claim. Business insurance from HETAS Insurance Services includes professional indemnity insurance as standard. Our Read More…
National Minimum Wage
Are you compliant with the national minimum wage and living wage? This months blog from HETAS Insurance Services In 2019 the Government made changes to the national minimum wage (NMW) and the national living wage (NLW) in the United Kingdom, effective from 1 April. All employees over school leaving age are entitled to the minimum Read More…
What is Public Liability Insurance
What is public liability insurance and why do you need it? Public Liability insurance is an essential type of business cover for companies who conduct work on client’s premises, or who have members of the public attending their own premises. What does public liability insurance protect you from? The cost of damage to a third Read More…
Protect Your Van
Protect your van from theft For many business owners their van is a key part of their team. It’s not just vital for getting to a job but also carrying all the tools and materials you need to complete a piece of work. Unfortunately it’s not just the van owners that are recognising their value Read More…
Protect your van from theft
Protect your van from theft For many business owners their van is a key part of their team. It’s not just vital for getting to a job but also carrying all the tools and materials you need to complete a piece of work. Unfortunately it’s not just the van owners that are recognising their value Read More…
Subcontractors
Bona fide and Labour only sub contractors? If you regularly use contractors it’s important that you are aware of the type of subcontractors you are hiring – specifically labour only or bona fide? Not understanding the difference between these two types of contractors can put your business at risk from fines, penalties or claims. Labour Read More…