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Logistics Insurance

Backhouse Insurance is a leading independent insurance broker servicing logistic companies nationwide.

We understand that operating a warehouse and distribution facility is no easy task, we pride ourselves on working in partnership with you. Identifying your needs at the outset we then go about arranging a portfolio of policies which complement your business activities.

We have the experience and knowledge required to build a tailored policy to meet your needs, a portfolio that works for you and one that eliminates the need for constant referral throughout the year allowing you to concentrate on servicing your own clients.

Whilst in most cases you will be working under contract conditions, we understand that on occasions it is important to look at the bigger commercial picture, therefore important that you are aware of all cover options available to you - all reviews include an element of due diligence.

Sound insurance advice, risk management, dedicated account handlers and claims handlers are at your disposal - the Backhouse standard.

For more information please call Chris Bardsley on 01282 677776 or email cjbardsley@backhouse.co.uk

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9:51 pm (30 minutes ago)
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PPI payments 'hit £1.9bn in 2011'

11:32 am (11 hours ago)
Banks paid out £1.9bn in compensation in 2011 for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance, a watchdog says.

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2:25 pm (8 hours ago)
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12:10 pm (10 hours ago)
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10:41 am (12 hours ago)
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App helps blind people send texts

Monday, 7:57 pm
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Vatican to lose tax-exempt status

Friday, February 17th, 10:47 am
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Stamp price rise plans challenged

Yesterday, 3:53 pm
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New year drop in property sales

Yesterday, 11:06 am
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Cash offer for insulation 'help'

Yesterday, 9:10 am
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UK business confidence 'growing'

12:01 am (22 hours ago)
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12:30 pm (10 hours ago)
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Rangers 'treated fairly' over tax

12:11 pm (10 hours ago)
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Clarke & IMG settle legal dispute

11:44 am (11 hours ago)
England & Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke and media giant IMG have settled their legal dispute out of court.

Fans' trust plan to buy Blackburn

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12:16 pm (10 hours ago)
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10:43 am (12 hours ago)
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10:27 am (12 hours ago)
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Yesterday, 9:49 pm
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VIDEO: CBI calls for 'targeted' tax cuts

12:11 pm (10 hours ago)
The CBI is calling on the government to give a £500m boost to business in the Budget through a series of "targeted and modest" tax cuts.

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IS IT TIME TO REVALUE YOUR JEWELLERY

At present we are all seeing many articles and commentaries in the press and TV regarding the price of gold, silver and diamonds on a seemingly upward trend in cost.This is very true as you can see from the attached graph showing gold and silver over a two year period.

THEFT OF HEATING OIL

The cost of heating oil has increased significantly recently, resulting in more thefts of oil from both domestic and commercial properties.

The first indication that a theft has taken place is often when the heating stops working.

OVERVIEW – 2011

Rate reductions are still possible for clients for property and liability insurance.  Abundant capacity and competition between Insurers are preventing increases, other than where there has been poor claims experience on individual accounts or within specific sectors.

DO YOU HAVE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE?

The first Corporate Manslaughter Prosecution has been successful in the United Kingdom.

It is more important than ever to ensure that your Managers, Directors, Officers as well as the Company have cover in place to protect them.

CHANGES TO THE MOTOR INSURANCE DATABASE

From 2011 if your vehicle is not registered on the MID and has not been declared as 'Off-Road' you will receive a letter warning you that you could face a fine, prosecution as well as your vehicle being clamped, seized or ultimately destroyed.

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM 1ST APRIL 2011

With effect from 1st April 2011 the Employers' liability Tracing Office (ELTO) will be introduced.

The purpose of the ELTO is to assist the insurance industry in meeting its obligations to help those who have suffered injury or disease in the workplace identify the relevant insurer quickly and efficiently.

We have since 2008 used Backhouse to place all our insurance risks, their unique approach to our tender process was one of the major factors behind placing our trust in Backhouse. They took the trouble to research our business carefully and brought to our attention areas of cover that had never been considered before.

We find Backhouse both conscientious, professional and great value for money delivering a first class claims service.

Paul Reyner, Fagan and Whalley