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Insurance for start-ups: make sure your new business is covered today!
24.01.2012
The beginning of the year is one of the most popular times to start a new business, but a common oversight by start up businesses is to have no business insurance in place when they start work for a client. Find out about the covers available for new start up businesses.
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Personal trainer insurance: cover yourself in time for the New Year rush!
16.01.2012
The get fit season is great news for personal trainers, who will be inundated with new clients and work opportunities. However, an increased workload also means more responsibility; and without the right insurance, personal trainers could find their business in financial difficulty if a claim arises.
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Markel and Butlins making dreams come true for Young Carers
14.12.2011
Long-term supporters of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Markel Insurance and Butlins joined forces to provide a fun-filled day out for young carers on Saturday 22 October at two Butlins resorts – Bognor Regis and Minehead.
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Why homeworkers need business insurance
29.11.2011
Working from home reduces costs and improves flexibility for business owners, but thousands of home based businesses are operating without vital insurance cover that could save them from financially crippling payouts in the event of a claim. Here are 5 common misconceptions that highlight the importance of insuring your home based business.
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Professional indemnity insurance explained
10.11.2011
Confused by professional indemnity insurance? Read our simple guide to learn what professional indemnity insurance covers, who needs it and how much it costs.
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5 reasons IT contractors need professional indemnity insurance
19.10.2011
With more and more IT professionals choosing to work as contractors rather than in long term roles, insuring yourself against the risks in the IT industry has never been so important.
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Markel strengthens its sporting connections
08.09.2011
Markel International, the specialist insurer, has signed a two year contract to be the title sponsor of the Castle Triathlon Series, a growing sporting franchise that organises triathlons at castles in the UK and overseas.
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Demystifying the Bribery Act 2010
23.05.2011
Many may be unaware of the Bribery Act 2010, but it has massive ramifications for employer and employee alike and it is important for all businesses to familiarise themselves with the details of the act to ensure that they are not in breach of it.
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Top ten ways to minimise risk
14.04.2011
With increased liability claims, how can organisations reduce their risk and help to safeguard their financial stability?
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Markel UK launches the first phase of a multi-distribution operating model with the launch of Markel Direct
14.04.2011
Markel UK, the retail division of specialist insurer Markel International, has successfully delivered the first phase of a multi-distribution operating model with the launch of Markel Direct.
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