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January 2022: Recent studies that have found money can buy happiness[i] appear to have been substantiated in a new survey of the employees of the UK’s small businesses[ii]. As work from home guidance is lifted, people earning over £40k might be lamenting the easing of restrictions. In the study, these higher income earners were most […]
Who is the life and soul of your business? If you can name them, then you probably need key person insurance.
Pricing rules for home and motor insurance changed from 1 January – what does it mean for you?
January 1st 2022, marked the end of “loyalty penalties.” While new customers boast the best and cheapest deals on the market, loyal customers were being penalised via “price walking”, reveals vehicle finance specialist Carvine.
67% feel mental well-being has been impacted by pandemic January 2022: As Blue Monday approaches on 17th January 2022, a new survey of the employees of the UK’s small businesses[i] by Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance, has found that 25% feel more stressed and anxious than prior […]
November 2021: In a sign of the increasing uptake of personal guarantee backed business loans amongst small business owners, and a corresponding need to mitigate the personal financial risks of these loans, Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance saw policy numbers increase year on year by 143% in October […]
Helping you protect against the old and new threats to your world
Start-ups warned to start on the right foot November 2021: A survey of 1000 small business owners[i] by Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance has found that over 1 in 5 (22%) has not told their life partner that they have signed a personal guarantee. If the business defaults on a personal guarantee backed loan, the […]
26th October 2021: In tomorrow’s Autumn Budget, the Chancellor is due to confirm a 6 month extension to the Recovery Loan Scheme which first launched on 6th April 2021 and was due to end on 31st December 2021 . Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, provider of the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance to SME […]
The number of farmers with succession plans in place is climbing steadily amid huge financial changes to the industry, according to new research by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual.
FOCUS Oxford Risk Management, part of Partners&, has reached the finals of the prestigious OBN Awards. The awards, now in their 13th year, celebrate the achievements of individuals and companies in the life sciences sector. Partners& is a leading insurance and employee benefits advisory business.
At a time when people risk is an increasingly critical topic for business leaders, Partners&, who have offices in Bristol, has bolstered its Wellbeing, Engagement and Benefits proposition with the appointment of Marcia Reid as Managing Partner – Wellbeing, Engagement and Benefits. The move is in line with its strategy to provide seamless, quality advice […]
Whilst we still operate under the name of FOCUS, you’ll be aware that we are part of the wider Partners& group. As such, we are delighted to share with you the second edition of the Partners& magazine. Click the image below to take a look.
Following news of an 18 month high in registered company insolvencies , Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, the UK’s only provider of personal guarantee insurance is urging the owners of small and medium sized businesses to ensure their personal assets such as their home, bank account and savings, are protected if their business should become insolvent.
Underinsurance is a phrase often used when talking about home or property insurance – but did you know it applies to business insurance as well?