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Rural Retail & Liability Cover Available from BIB Sister Company

Rural Retail & Liability Cover Available from BIB Sister Company

NEW insurance products from BiB Insurance Brokers in Darlington, are designed to meet the specific needs of rural enterprises and trades people based in rural areas.

Company Vehicle Safety inc Breakdown & Road Safety

Company Vehicle Safety inc Breakdown & Road Safety

BUSINESSES across the North East have been urged to launch a major safety initiative when it comes to driving at work and the care of employees.
Recession Crime Increase

Recession Crime Increase

Business owners across the North East have been urged to check that they have adequate insurance cover to protect against a potential recession-linked rise in crime.
JUST A CLICK AWAY

JUST A CLICK AWAY

One of the biggest headaches for a small business owner is finding time to deal with all the administration and management issues which their company requires.
RISK MANAGEMENT

RISK MANAGEMENT

After last summer’s floods, assessing the risk to businesses from the weather is likely to be taken far more seriously than perhaps it once was.
Net Gains

Net Gains

E- business is growing in importance but the risks are growing as well
Ghosts from the past

Ghosts from the past

Be sure not to get haunted by the past...
Product Recalls: Warning to Businesses

Product Recalls: Warning to Businesses

Businesses are being warned of the perils of not having adequate insurance to cover the potentially damaging costs of product recalls.
“Don’t try to deceive the HSE”

“Don’t try to deceive the HSE”

Boss tried to deceive investigators after fatal roof fall
Disagreement over proposed fines for corporate killing

Disagreement over proposed fines for corporate killing

Proposals for how to fine those who commit an offence under the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act have received a mixed response.
Directors take Leadership on Health and Safety Guidance

Directors take Leadership on Health and Safety Guidance

Directors have taken the initiative in drawing up their own practical, common sense health and safety guidelines.
Severe Weather Warning

Severe Weather Warning

Consumers and Business urged to check insurance cover ahead of severe weather
Younger Generation Risking All With Cheap Insurance

Younger Generation Risking All With Cheap Insurance

New research reveals that younger generations are taking risks when buying insurance
What rating has the insurance company you are using achieved?

What rating has the insurance company you are using achieved?

BIBA Launches Insurer Financial Strength Ratings Service for Members
BIBA Launches Cunningham Lindsey UK Valuations Scheme

BIBA Launches Cunningham Lindsey UK Valuations Scheme

BIBA has launched a new valuations scheme with partner member Cunningham Lindsey Valuation Service
BIBA Research Shows Dangerously Low Levels of Terrorism Cover

BIBA Research Shows Dangerously Low Levels of Terrorism Cover

Research has shown that 78% of travel insurance providers surveyed have a terrorism exclusion
National Minimum Wage rises for a million workers

National Minimum Wage rises for a million workers

Independent Low Pay Commission recommend new rate of £5.52 an hour.
BIBA Launch Unique Crisis Control Scheme

BIBA Launch Unique Crisis Control Scheme

In partnership with ISS Damage Control, BIBA has launched the new BIBA Crisis Control scheme.
Outbreak Highlights Importance of Business Continuity Planning

Outbreak Highlights Importance of Business Continuity Planning

BIBA urges small businesses to ensure their businesses and employees are protected, following bird flu outbreak in Suffolk
Small Businesses Fail to Plan for the Unexpected

Small Businesses Fail to Plan for the Unexpected

Campaign launched to encourage SMEs to ensure their businesses and employees are protected in the event of an emergency