The illegal cultivation of cannabis in the UK has become a significant threat to properties following an explosion in the number of clandestine, indoor growing operations. According to a report published in 2018 by the Institute of Economic Affairs, the black market in cannabis in the UK is estimated to …
Knowing the difference between labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors can help protect your business from costly and damaging risks, including fines, penalties and large-scale claims. The defining characteristics of labour-only subcontractors are as follows: They work under your supervision and direction They use your materials, kit, equipment and tools They must …
Our staff visited Cancer Campaign in Suffolk (CCiS) today to present a cheque for £1,000, raised through our Acorn Fund, a partnership between Pound Gates and Suffolk Community Foundation. CCiS supports the people of Suffolk, before, during and after cancer. It provides specialist complimentary therapists and counselling for cancer patients …
Josh Yasar is the Finance and Commercial Director for the Pound Gates companies. He joined the company in July 2016. Josh, tell us about your career path I was born in Turkey and grew up in a sea side town called Bodrum, which is one of the most popular tourism …
Today is National Get to Know Your Customers Day, observed on the third Thursday of every quarter. We’re taking this opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at the work our brokers do to get to know our customers in the form of Risk Reviews. Chris Norton, Client Executive …
Welcome to the first in a new series of FAQs from Pound Gates. Each month we’ll be answering a question we’re frequently asked. Martin Westlake, Relationship Manager at Pound Gates (pictured) answers the question: What is the Retroactive Date on my Professional Indemnity policy? The Retroactive Date on a Professional …
It’s been a fantastic year for charitable activity at Pound Gates. We would like to say a huge thank you to our staff, who devote their time, throughout the year, to raise money for our preferred causes, The Soma Leo Foundation and The Acorn Fund, as well as a range …
Kerry Sayer is a Client Executive at Pound Gates, working with Removals and Self-Storage and general business clients. Kerry, tell us how you became an insurance broker. I’ve worked in insurance for almost 30 years. I started out as a professional dancer, but when I needed to find a new …
Aspect Living took over the Meals on Wheels service for Suffolk, from the Royal Voluntary Service, in May 2018. The charity has been a client of Pound Gates since its inception, with Allianz Insurance providing motor fleet cover for its 19 vehicles. On a cold but crisp day in mid-November …
Is a firm of insurance brokers holding Chartered status more capable than one which doesn’t? Ultimately, it’s for you to decide, but it is true to say insurance is a people business and you will want to be comfortable with the people you are dealing with. However, as well as …
