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Branch Activity, General Interest, News, Seasonal, Specialist

The challenge of a flooded branch

What happens when your local insurance broker is the one that’s flooded?

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 13 February 2024

General Interest, Seasonal

Insuring your love this Valentine’s Day

We’re sharing the love this Valentine’s Day!

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 13 February 2024

What are dark kitchens? - A-Plan Insurance

Commercial, General Interest, Specialist

Thinking of starting a takeaway kitchen?

The pandemic expedited a ‘takeaway revolution’ and the ‘dark kitchen’. What are they, how do they run, who can start one, and how do you insure a business model so new it’s not yet catered for?

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 12 February 2024

Cost of Living, General Interest

Press pause on streaming subscriptions

A look at password sharing restrictions, and what value sites like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video can offer.

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 8 February 2024

Cost of Living, General Interest

Will cheques go extinct?

With bank branches on the decline, will cheques follow suit?

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 January 2024

Branch Activity, Cost of Living, General Interest

Howden puts in the hard graft!

Giving our clients a better value of service is something we pride ourselves on at Howden, so let’s take a look at a recent example.

Reading time: 4 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 January 2024

Cost of Living, Home Related, Landlord

Will renting get easier in 2024?

Renters, listen up! Here’s how the housing market could change in 2024.

Reading time: 5 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 January 2024

Cost of Living, General Interest, Home Related

The unexpected quirks of buying a house

Buying a house is rarely a straightforward process. What do you need to know?

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 January 2024

General Interest, Health Related, Life Related

Winter mood-boosters to make your day

If you’re struggling with the winter blues, we’ve got some simple mood-boosters to help!

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 January 2024

Car Related, Cost of Living, General Interest

Car insurance mythbusting!

Worried about your premium prices? Today, let’s cut through the noise and misinformation, to help you save.

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 24 January 2024

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