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Insurance when renting a car: What to know

Additional cover can help protect you.

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Lewis Houghton

Published on: 21 March 2024

Cost of Living, Leisure, Specialist, Van

The road ahead for VW insurance

We’re revving up for the camping season, and driving towards a shift in the market.

Reading time: 3 minutes

Written by: Ellyn Wright

Published on: 23 February 2024

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

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

When is the Kings Coronation - A-Plan Insurance

General Interest, Specialist

When is the King’s Coronation? A complete guide

Find out when the King’s Coronation is expected to take place and learn about the traditions and symbolism surrounding this huge event.

Reading time: 8 minutes

Written by: Matt Furnell

Published on: 29 March 2023

Coronation Street Party Insurance - A-Plan Insurance

General Interest, Specialist

Should you insure your King’s Coronation Street Party?

Planning a street party for the King’s coronation? Here are some steps to help you get started – and some important pointers you can’t afford to ignore!

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 28 March 2023

Leisure, Specialist, Travel

Do You Need a Licence to Drive a Boat?

The ABCs of taking to the sea.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Howden Insurance

Published on: 27 February 2023

Specialist

Horsebox Breakdown Cover – what to do if you break down

Anything can happen out on the road, especially when you are transporting a heavy horsebox. This is why horsebox breakdown cover is essential…

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Matt Furnell

Published on: 24 January 2023

Christmas gifts insurance - A-Plan Insurance

Seasonal, Specialist

Why you should insure your Christmas bicycles, drones and gadgets now!

So, you were on the nice list and Santa delivered! But what do you need to insure, and what type of policy should you opt for to make sure you can replace anything? We explain.

Reading time: 6 minutes

Written by: Catherine Grayson

Published on: 3 January 2023

Car Related, Specialist

What is military car insurance?

Many car insurance providers are hesitant to offer policies to army employees who work on military bases or are likely to take their vehicles into … Read more

Reading time: 7 minutes

Written by: Carlie Norwell

Published on: 19 October 2022

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