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Horner Blakey merges with Ian Brown General Insurance Brokers

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Horner Blakey Insurance Brokers are delighted to announce a merger with Ian Brown General Insurance Brokers in Billericay, Essex. Horner Blakey has been operating in London and the south-east as an independent insurance brokers for 15 years, and has grown through recommendation to its current position by consistently providing a quality service and putting it’s … Read more

Horner Blakey hails next stage of growth with senior appointment

Management Businessman Director Boss

  Independent insurance brokers Horner Blakey has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Robin Thomson as Director. Thomson joins the business with over 25 years industry experience and has held a number of senior commercial roles in the UK insurance marketplace. In his new role he will be responsible for attracting new commercial … Read more

It’s Ski Season…stay safe!

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Skiing accidents are the most common claim on Winter Sports insurance. Even experienced skiers and snowboarders can be involved in collisions or accidents. Our top tips for staying safe on the slopes 1.Take out the right winter sports travel insurance. Make sure your travel insurance suits your needs before you buy it and keep your … Read more

Christmas opening hours and advice

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Friday 23 December 9am-5.30pm Boxing Day Closed Tuesday 27 December Closed Wednesday 28 December 10am-3.30pm Thursday 29 December 10am-3.30pm Friday 30 December 10am-3.30pm Monday 2 January Closed Tuesday 3 January 9am-5.30pm Please refer to your policy documentation in the unfortunate event of an emergency claim or call the office on 020 7929 0108 during office … Read more

In the lead up to Christmas it pays to be vigilant

Snowy ranch in the forest

Burglars are often opportunists and will be attracted to what’s on display in your home or your car, especially in the lead up to Christmas! Tablets, laptops, mobile phones and other expensive gadgets should be kept out of sight of windows. It’s worth telling your children this too if they have iPads and similar gadgets. Security … Read more

How do you keep empty commercial property safe?

  From arsonists to thieves, vacant properties can attract a lot of unwanted attention. It’s important for companies to ensure that their unoccupied properties don’t look like an attractive target to would-be criminals. Unoccupancy risks can affect both residential and commercial property owners. How can unoccupied property risks be reduced? There are a variety of … Read more

Building cyber resilience

  UK cyber attacks have risen 40% in a year and the UK is now the European country targeted most by cyber criminals. As valuable information is increasingly transferred to digital networks, organisations are becoming more aware of their exposure to cyber risks. A small family business in Cambridgeshire recently lost more than £26,000 after … Read more

Business Continuity Planning: Is your business prepared for the worst?

  As a business owner you are susceptible to a major emergency and how you prepare and plan for this could be the difference between your business prospering in adversity or closure. It is of course important that you hope for the best but also prepare for the worst. Flooding, fire, terrorism, flu epidemics, industrial … Read more