Prices have dropped 3.3% in the past months and are now below their record high hit in September last year, the index shows. But the overall direction of travel remains firmly upward with the spiralling cost of claims and the lingering effects of new pricing regulations by the Financial Conduct Authority adding to renewal costs.
Insurance for a whole fleet of vans or trucks would be a jewel in the crown of many insurance agents. This is why they love to get managers to switch companies. It pays off to shop around and see if you can lower your premium without having to do much aside from reading some Progressive insurance reviews and making a few phone calls.
Not all companies have the same opportunities and earning potentials; you need to accurately identify the strengths and weaknesses of your specific business and use them to your advantage. Here are five smart ways to streamline the transportation costs of your business:
Knowing if you’re driving a van or car may sound obvious, but vehicles such as the Volkswagen Caddy and Citroen Berlingo for example, both feature in the top 10 most popular vans insured by MoneySuperMarket in 2020 – yet both could easily be mistaken for cars.
If fleet costs are a concern for your business amid the pandemic, here are some tips that could help you drive down fleet costs to preserve your future.
On average, a tradesperson’s van is broken into every 23 minutes in the UK, and the impact of this on workers’ livelihoods can be devastating. Van theft not only sets workers back financially due to needing to replace the stolen goods, but it also costs them work and income in the meantime.
Getting the right insurance is important. Depending on what you actually use your van for, can be a huge difference for what sort of insurance you get.
Comparison website shows a mixed picture of premiums, with a clear northern ‘divide’. Alongside Oldham, three other cities in the North West of England feature in the top 10 most expensive locations for van insurance, compared to none in the North East.
Because of the customised nature of self-built motorhomes and campervans, you may need to visit a professional insurance provider that offers cover personalised to your bespoke vehicle.
If you are unfortunate enough to have had a conviction, whether or not it was anything to do with motoring, then this is likely to affect the cost of your van insurance premiums. Worst case scenario, you may even find it particularly difficult to get insurance at all from any of the mainstream, household insurance names. This seems to be [...]
Six steps to reduce the cost of your van insurance cover by guest partner content provider Aaron Abel
WHEN starting your own company you can find yourself drowning in a sea of confusing insurance options. How do you find the best deal for your needs, and what are you legally required to obtain? Sadly preferential treatment, in popular opinion, is often given to larger corporations; leaving smaller companies searching to find a valuable deal that isn't too costly. [...]
AXA says that adequate insurance for a small business is simple and cheap to put in place - not worth the risk of neglecting it FORTY percent of SMEs fail to buy the insurance they need to used their vehicles for business according to AXA Business Insurance. If you use your own vehicle for business it must be [...]
Small businesses that run more than 1 or 2 vans should look at fleet insurance This content was provided on behalf of Sky Insurance FLEET insurance is a no-brainer for any business that operates a number of vans on a regular basis. Standard insurance is fine if you only run a couple of vehicles but once your business [...]
Insurance goes from being a 'grudge' purchase we all resent to an absolute necessity in the time it takes to have an accident. It's not worth mucking about with your application form to save a few bob EVER been tempted to 'bend the truth' when applying for your van insurance? If so, you wouldn't be alone. A recent [...]
