In March 2011, the European Court of Justice ruled that insurance companies had to change their policies to be gender neutral, this change which takes effect from 21 December 2012 can have a large influence on the premiums you pay each year for your car insurance. Current surveys show that the majority of motorists on Continue Reading…
Motor trade road risk insurance policies can give fully comprehensive cover on the road and around the home premises of the proposers. They are ideal for the small to medium sized operations not looking at insuring motor trader garages.With most premiums for combined motor trade policies being well over two thousand pounds, a road risk Continue Reading…
Plan Insurance motor trade sales agent William answers the commonly asked question, “Why are motor trade premiums so expensive?” As I speak to motor traders all over the country on a daily basis this is a question I’ve encountered on countless occasions.When people are looking to purchase motor trade insurance for the first time, whether its for Continue Reading…
William, one of our motor trade insurance sales team at Plan Insurance Brokers gives us his personal views on the current cost of petrol. As an individual who is constantly looking at their outgoings and expenditure I have noticed something that has brought me great delight.Petrol prices have fallen as of late.Driving around the outskirts Continue Reading…
The government is considering a proposal to increase the fixed penalty fine on certain motoring offences. However it’s not all bad news for the motorist, as there are also plans to increase the number of educational awareness courses for offenders, much like the current speed awareness and drink drive awareness courses.Transport minister Mike Penning has Continue Reading…
Purley Festival begins in under 5 days and it was great to be able to meet the fantastic team of volunteers that are making the event happen. Those involved in the organisation and promotion along with the major sponsors convened on the rotary field this morning for a photo that will feature in the Croydon Continue Reading…
Chauffeur drivers should be aware that Northern Ireland’s environment minister has outlined his proposals to change the drink-driving laws.Alex Attwood says he wants to cut the blood alcohol limit from the current level of 80mg/100ml to 50mg/100ml. There would be another, lower, limit of 20mg/100ml for young drivers and people who earn their living from Continue Reading…
A new version of www.tradeplaninsurance.co.uk/mid will be launched shortly designed specifically for smart phones users. The micro site will make it even easier for clients of Trade Plan Insurance to keep the MID up to date whilst on the move.Failure to comply with the MID can result in motor traders being subject to significant fines Continue Reading…
Early in 2011 a new scheme is being introduced to help tackle uninsured drivers in the UK. It is hoped the scheme will help reduce the £380 million each year that the DVLA estimate uninsured drivers cost other motorists.The scheme will aim to ensure that all uninsured vehicles are issued with a Statutory Off Road Continue Reading…
Hauliers can at least save on their Haulage Insurance. Those involved in the haulage industry have been hit by the escalating cost of diesel harder than any. Coupled with the reduced demand for their haulage services following the economic down turn it’s been a tough time for the haulage industry. Sophie Reeve, Insurance expert at Continue Reading…
