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05-12-2011

A stark warning has been given by the insurance industry to haulage operators who delay getting both their regular and occasional  drivers through the 35 hours CPC training, ahead of the 2014 deadline.

Andy Keane of Brit Insurance suggested that hauliers could risk the viability of their operations if they left all their driver CPC training to the last minute.

On current trends 30% of drivers could remain unaccredited by 2014, which Keane says would have a devastating impact on business if CPC qualified drivers are just not available.

 This concern was backed by John Davidge of Cardinus Risk Management  who told Insurance Insight,  "There will be many small-medium businesses that will be caught out by these forthcoming regulations. A couple of weeks' ago I did a survey with a lighting firm in Essex that run a mixed fleet of vans, 7.5 tonnes trucks and cars and was shocked to learn that the finance director was totally unaware of the Driver CPC regulations despite the risk that failure to comply will have on the business.

If you have any questions, contact our expert, Stewart Pease on 0118 921 5081 or by email at stewartpease@finchgroup.net

07-09-2011

The Government has agreed to deal with all reasonable damages as a result of the recent riots under the Riot Damages Act, and has extended the notice period to 42 days from the date of the incident.

In order for a recovery to be made from the Government under the Riot Damages Act, the authorities must be notified of any claims by 13 September 2011.

If you are a client of Finch and have any questions, or, wish to notify us of a claim, please contact us.

27-07-2011

Finch are pleased to announce a new Professions division headed by Gordon Warnes.

Gordon has over 20 years experience of Professional Indemnity Insurance products with leading insurance brokers in London and across the South of England and he is a welcome addition to the Finch family.

Gordon will be on hand to offer advice to a range of professions to ensure that they are given the best advice and the most relevant products to cover their business needs.

Vince Gardner, Managing Director of Finch, said,

"I've known and worked with Gordon for many of his 20 years in the London Commercial Insurance market and am delighted he has joined Finch Group to further develop our offering in this specialist area of insurance."

"His appointment will really enhance our standing as one of the largest independent commercial insurance brokers in the South of England."