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Here's where we lift the lid on insurance and explain it all simply.

There's essential help with how best to protect your business or not-for-profit. Plus, useful advice on running your organisation and life as a freelancer.

Mediator insurance explained
Mediators need to protect their own interests, as well as their clients'. Here's how mediator insurance can help deliver a happy outcome all round.
28/06/2016

Do sole traders need employers’ liability insurance?
Knowing exactly what sole trader insurance you need can be confusing. Do you need employers' liability insurance? Find out here.
17/05/2016

Insurance for immigration consultants explained
All you need to know about insurance for immigration consultants – what you need, why you need it, and how much as recommended by the IAA.
20/04/2016

Insurance for facilities managers explained
What's next on your to-do list? If it's not 'buy some insurance for facilities managers', maybe it should be. Here's why.
04/02/2016

Insurance for education consultants explained
Deciding how much education consultants' insurance you need is a simple matter of educating yourself. Don't learn the hard way, basically.
19/10/2015

How to get your property claim paid in full
Underinsure your contents & kit, and the 'average rule' means your insurer might not pay all your property claim. Here's what it means and how to avoid it.
21/07/2014

Intellectual property rights: what you need to know
Not all breaches of intellectual property rights are covered by professional indemnity insurance. Here's how to avoid a claim, and protect your own work.
22/01/2014

Thinking of freelancing?
Today is the most popular day of the year for people considering revamping their career. Thinking of freelancing? Read this first...
06/01/2014

What your insurer wants (and why it matters)
Knowing what your insurer wants gives you the inside track and helps get you the right insurance at the right price.
17/01/2013

Is the HMRC business entity test just scaremongering?
Is the HMRC business entity test a means to convince contractors their work is subject to IR35 and bag more revenue for the Treasury?
31/05/2012

IR35: how to keep out of the line of fire
IR35 and HMRC. Do you know what's what? Here's how to make sure you're the right side of the line – and stay there.
15/02/2012

The disadvantages of subcontracting your work
Thinking of using freelancers? Find out about the disadvantages of subcontracting your work and get tips on how to avoid being blamed for others' mistakes.
23/11/2011