As the weather cools this autumn, it’s a good idea to check where in your home heat may be escaping or cold air could be getting in. This way you can prevent weather-related water damage too. Where air can get in, water likely can too. Gradual water damage is not covered by insurance, as it […]

Liability Insurance helps protect business owners against the risk of potentially very costly claims.   If you run a business or are self employed, then you will already be aware that you need some form of Liability Insurance. There are a number of types of Liability Insurance to understand…   Public Liability If your business […]

    With the easing of lockdown, along with the ongoing travel restrictions, more of us are planning our next holiday, in the UK. As a result, we are currently seeing a huge surge in camping and motorhome holidays, all across the country. Google even released data showing that ‘Cornwall caravan holidays’ has ranked amongst […]

Please ensure you wear a mask, if you visit us in the office, going forward. This is in line with updated policies, post-lockdown, to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.   For more information on how we are keeping the office safe for both you and us, please see our previous blog post; https://www.chalkwellinsurance.co.uk/the-office-is-open-again/  

You may not be familiar with Tools in Transit cover, but if you are a tradesperson, who regularly carries tools in your vehicle, it’s worth knowing about. A Tools in Transit policy is separate from, but beneficial to you, alongside your Trade Insurance.     What you need to know… A Tools in Transit policy […]

With the increasing temperatures, insurance companies see an increase in hot weather related claims – most of which are avoidable and would otherwise cost you money! Here are a few simple things you can do…   Keep your electronic devices out of the sun Along with the warmer weather, more people are working from home […]

Following the COVID-19 lockdown, the office is now open to customers again – in line with government guidelines. We still recommend you call or e-mail us if you can – we can take payments over the phone and post you your documents – to keep contact to a minimum.   Should you still need to […]

  What is subsidence? Subsidence is the shrinking or moving of the earth that your home is built on. As a result, the foundations move and cracks appear in the brickwork.   What causes subsidence?  There are a few causes, but the most common is tree roots – which cause movement when they grow under […]

Keep your important policy details up to date. To avoid any unnecessary difficulties or denied claims, should you need to make a claim on your insurance, ensure you always keep these details up to date… 1.Your job Your occupation can affect the cost of motor insurance, so you’ll need to check with your provider if […]

As the government begins the easing of lockdown measures, the number of cars on the road has rapidly increased again, after the recent period of very few. Breakdown services reported a significant drop in call outs during lockdown, but that’s changing back again now. However, the majority of recovery call outs at the moment are off-road, […]