The Real Cost Of Cheap Insurance For Motor Trade

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jul 9, 2026, 11:00:01 AM

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Whether you’re flipping ten cars a year or running a busy independent garage, cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. When your insurance renewal time rolls around, it’s incredibly tempting to scan the results of a comparison site and click on the lowest premium you can find.

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Travel with Confidence: Comprehensive Travel Insurance That Covers Pre-Existing Conditions

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jul 9, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

A traveller standing at an airport with luggage, ready for a trip, highlighting the importance of comprehensive travel insurance for a safe and worry-free journey.

D iscover how comprehensive travel insurance can protect your journey even when you have pre-existing medical conditions, ensuring peace of mind and financial security wherever you go.

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How Motor Traders Accidentally Outgrow Their Insurance?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jul 2, 2026, 11:00:01 AM

Car dealership or garage environment with multiple vehicles, representing insurance for a motor trader and growing business risk exposure.

Many traders start small and gradually expand their operations, whether that means moving into premises, increasing stock, or taking on staff.

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Who Is Responsible If Something Goes Wrong During Your House Renovation?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jun 25, 2026, 11:00:02 AM

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Planning a home renovation involves multiple stages, from design through to construction. It’s an exciting time for any property owner, but it’s also a period of significant financial risk.

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How Much Should You Insure Your Home Renovation For?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jun 18, 2026, 11:00:02 AM

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Planning a home renovation involves multiple decisions, from design through to construction. However, before the first brick is laid, there is one critical question you must answer: how much is this project actually worth in the eyes of an insurer?

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The Hidden Risks Of Flat Roofs: Why Water Management Is Key To Your Insurance?

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jun 11, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

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In the world of underwriting, flat roofs are frequently categorised as a non-standard risk. This isn't necessarily because the materials are poor, but because of how the roof handles rainfall and drainage. Specifically, the way water moves, or doesn't move, off the surface can be the …

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5 Insurance Challenges Unique to Grade 2 Listed Properties

By Crowthorne Insurance on Jun 4, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

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Making up over 90% of the UK’s listed buildings, grade 2 listed properties are an important part of the nation’s architectural heritage. Owning one can be immensely rewarding, but it also comes with responsibilities that directly affect how the property is insured. Standard home insur …

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Road Risk Insurance: Are You Legally Covered When Driving Customers' Cars?

By Crowthorne Insurance on May 28, 2026, 11:00:01 AM

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For motor traders and mechanics providing roadside assistance, driving vehicles they don't own is part of everyday business. Whether collecting a customer’s car, test driving a repaired vehicle, moving stock, or delivering a vehicle after sale, you must be properly insured to do so le …

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What Needs to be Insured During a House Renovation?

By Crowthorne Insurance on May 21, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

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Renovating a home is equal parts exciting and scary. You have the opportunity to add value and beauty to your property, but there's a lot that can go wrong. What's more, many homeowners do not realise that once renovation work begins, their existing home insurance may no longer provid …

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Are Test Drives Covered Under Motor Trade Insurance?

By Crowthorne Insurance on May 14, 2026, 11:00:00 AM

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Test drives are a routine part of selling vehicles, but many motor traders are unsure whether their insurance policy actually covers them.

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