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by Brian Weetman | Aug 1, 2022 | News
The current situation in Ukraine and the related sanctions and export controls are widely known, and many businesses will be unwilling or unable to ship goods to or from the affected region. War and strikes cover to the region is not automatically available. Brokers... 
by Brian Weetman | Jun 25, 2022 | News
In this issue: Insurance Fraud does not pay Bullying: Workplace Trials and Tribunals Business Travel polices offer many benefits Inflation impacts on Property Insurance Cover your event eventualities Is it Covered? Click on the link below to read the full issue:... by Brian Weetman | Jun 8, 2022 | News
As current and emerging risks can leave business leaders and their companies vulnerable to lawsuits, there’s a growing need to protect against them. In the last four years alone, regulatory bodies have given UK SMEs fines totalling over £100m. But if you understand... 
by Brian Weetman | Apr 6, 2022 | News
Cyber threats can take many forms, and sometimes it’s difficult to understand just how damaging an attack can be until it happens to you. Find out more on how how you can protect your business. If you’d like to learn more about how our cover can help you protect your... 
by Paul Evans | Oct 29, 2021 | Commercial Insurance
In this blog post we will discuss why a Buildings Reinstatement Cost for Insurance is critical to getting a claim fully paid when disaster hits. Firstly, ask yourself – Do you think Insurers try and wriggle out of claims, knock you down on your claim value and... 
by Paul Evans | Sep 4, 2021 | Commercial Insurance, Professions Insurance
We are delighted to say that we are now recruiting for Home Working jobs in various Insurance roles. Butler Evans is an environmentally conscious and ethical employer who has always supported staff with home working opportunities. For the right person working at home... 
by Paul Evans | Oct 21, 2020 | Commercial Insurance, News, Risk Management
Here one of our Product Liability Insurance experts, Simon Roguska FCII, has been looking into the opportunities and threats of a change to the Legal Liability of British Manufacturers and Exporters in a post Brexit US-UK Trade Deal which could have major implications... 
by Paul Evans | Oct 6, 2020 | Commercial Insurance, Construction & Trades Insurance, Professionals & Management Insurance, Professions Insurance
With the current dramatic changes in appetite by Insurers offering Architects Professional Indemnity Insurance we have developed a successful renewal plan for our customers to ensure they receive a fair cost for their next renewal. The author has been involved in... 
by Paul Evans | May 7, 2020 | Commercial Insurance, Liability & Financial Insurance, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Logistics
If you are in business and sell products outside of the European Union you will have no doubt considered selling into the vast markets of the USA & Canada. However, if you have ever made enquiries from your existing insurers regarding selling into these markets... 
by Paul Evans | Mar 17, 2020 | Commercial Insurance, Health and Safety, News, Risk Management
In response to the unprecedented impact of the Coronavirus Covid-19 on our business customers we have produced a Covid-19 Business Insurance briefing and toolkit for free issue amongst the business community. If you would like us to add to this library of Covid-19... 
by Paul Evans | Dec 20, 2019 | News
We are delighted to say that Butler Evans will be 10 years old next year and in the run up to that anniversary we wanted to start the celebrations by increasing our commitment to Charitable causes. At Butler Evans we see business as not just a way to create a... by Paul Evans | Dec 10, 2019 | Commercial Insurance
Landlord’s Insurance is an essential protection for any property investor, from your first Buy 2 Let through to multiple location portfolios. Buying cheap Landlord’s Insurance is not always the best option, you need to carefully consider the cover you need... 
by Paul Evans | Nov 13, 2019 | Commercial Insurance, Professions Insurance, Risk Management
Freelance Solicitors Insurance – What is adequate & appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance? Individual Solicitors who wish to take advantage of the new SRA Regulatory regime are faced with a significant question that needs to be addressed before their... 
by Paul Evans | Nov 8, 2019 | Commercial Insurance, News
With the torrential rainfall much of the UK is experiencing at the moment, Property Insurance claims departments will be pushed to the limit, however you can and should start the repair & recovery process as soon as you can. We are seeing lots of localised... 
by Paul Evans | Jul 17, 2019 | Commercial Insurance
Solicitors Professional Indemnity Insurance Update 2019Butler Evans and Owner/Director Paul Evans ACII have a long history of placing Solicitor’s Professional Indemnity on behalf of firms practicing in England & Wales, so it is with great pleasure that we... 
by Paul Evans | Mar 29, 2019 | Commercial Insurance
If the UK leaves the European Union, the Green Card System will be back. Don’t leave yourself exposed to fines and arrest in Europe, get the facts here.What is a Green Card?In this context a Green Card is an internationally accepted document providing evidence... 
by Paul Evans | Sep 19, 2018 | Health and Safety, News, Risk Management
Our Fire Safety Courses have been carefully developed by Fire Safety Experts to assist UK Companies comply with Fire Regulations and the Health & Safety at Work legislation. Are you a business manager? Try our free Fire Safety Course Module: Please use this form... by Paul Evans | Sep 6, 2018 | Commercial Insurance, Professions Insurance
I see a lot of discussions about Regulatory Defence Costs Insurance in the forums of which we are members and there does seem to be a degree of confusion on what this type of insurance covers and how to obtain a competitive quotation. The cover is something we have... 
by Paul Evans | Mar 11, 2018 | Commercial Insurance, Professions Insurance
Here at Butler Evans we have over 25 years experience providing Architects Professional Indemnity Insurance services for Architectural Practices and Engineering Consultants. The expertise we have developed lets us think laterally about our clients Insurance... 
by Paul Evans | Mar 2, 2018 | Commercial Insurance
Read this blog to find out about the new DCP161 measures introduced by OFGEM and how businesses who use electricity face the risk of large cost increases if they do not review their electricity usage before 1st April 2018. So what is DCP161? It is a measure being... 
by Paul Evans | Oct 12, 2017 | Commercial Insurance
The Ogden Rate change will cause a massive spike in Liability Insurance Claims and will see increased insurance premiums across a wide range of essential insurance products. However, if you have never before heard of the Ogden Rate, you can be forgiven. This little... 
by Paul Evans | Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Grenfell Tower fire has highlighted the potential exposures to Cladding Company Professional Indemnity Insurance providers from poor specification of cladding materials and with no formal reports yet available for review, no one can be sure where any eventual... 
by Paul Evans | Aug 31, 2016 | Commercial Insurance, Professions Insurance
As an Architect you sit in an important position on the Professional team. It is long established that an Architect owes a significant duty of care to their clients and for that reason your Architects Professional Indemnity Insurance has been a pot of funds for... by Paul Evans | Aug 11, 2016 | Commercial Insurance
From 12th August 2016 the provisions of the Insurance Act 2015 come into the force affecting commercial insurance customers in a number of ways. Here we briefly focus on the new ‘Duty of Fair Presentation’ which replaces the previous ‘Duty of Upmost... by Paul Evans | Apr 26, 2016 | Commercial Insurance, Professions Insurance
This post sheds light on how much Solicitors Professional Indemnity Insurance costs and what factors affect insurers decisions when quoting prices The truth is that Solicitors are probably charged the highest prices of any Profession for their Professional Indemnity...