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We've collated our most popular and most recently-published insurance guides in one place for you. Designed to help you through the basics as well as more complicated issues, browse our entire back catalogue below. 

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What is a cooling off period? What are my rights?

A cooling off period is a number of days, usually 14, that allows you to change your mind about a purchase or contract you completed from a distance. Find out when this applies and how it works.

A cooling off period is a number of days, usually 14, that allows you to change your mind about a purchase or contract you completed from a distance.

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Business vehicle insurance explained

For many businesses, it is key to offer perks to their job listings to attract the best possible applicants. One of these benefits some businesses provide is relevant life insurance for their employees. Below we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

In this article we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

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What is keyperson insurance and how does it protect your business?

Keyperson insurance can be a vital safety net for your business. Not only does it provide businesses with cover during turbulent times, but it can also give their owners with a peace of mind. Below we have explained what this insurance is, and how it can protect your business. 

In this guide we have explained what keyperson insurance is, and how it can protect your business through turbulent times.

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Do insurance quotes from comparison sites affect my credit score

Thinking of getting a new car insurance quote? You may be wondering how it impacts your credit score. This guide will tell you everything you need to know.

Thinking of getting a new car insurance quote? You may be wondering how it impacts your credit score. This guide will tell you everything you need to know.

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What is a cooling off period? What are my rights?

A cooling off period is a number of days, usually 14, that allows you to change your mind about a purchase or contract you completed from a distance. Find out when this applies and how it works.

A cooling off period is a number of days, usually 14, that allows you to change your mind about a purchase or contract you completed from a distance.

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Family income benefits explained

In this article we’ve explained what a family income benefit plan is and how you can customise your policy to suit your needs.

In this article we’ve explained what a family income benefit plan is and how you can customise your policy to suit your needs.

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Do I need home insurance for renovations?

What effects could a home renovation have on your home insurance policy? Will additional rooms force your premium upwards, and does your home insurance plan cover potential accidents during the building phase? This is explained in our guide.

What effects could a home renovation have on your home insurance policy?

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Does home insurance cover storm damage?

If your home has been damaged through a storm, will your insurance cover the repairs? This and other factors you’ll need to consider, are discussed.

If your home has been damaged through a storm, will your insurance cover the repairs?

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Can you have more than one life insurance policy?

We explain how many life insurance policies you can hold and whether reviewing your current level of cover is better instead.

We explain how many life insurance policies you can hold and whether reviewing your current level of cover is better instead.

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A guide to electric car insurance

The UK Government set itself a target to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030. So, with electric vehicles only set to get more popular, is there specialised insurance for these vehicles?

With electric vehicles only set to get more popular, is there specialised insurance for these vehicles?

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What is a no claims bonus and is it worth protecting?

When it comes to looking for insurance providers who offer long-term value, it is always worth considering their no claims bonus. Below we have explained what a no claims bonus is and whether it is worth protecting.

When it comes to looking for insurance providers who offer long-term value, it is always worth considering their no claims bonus.

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What is relevant life insurance and who can use it?

For many businesses, it is key to offer perks to their job listings to attract the best possible applicants. One of these benefits some businesses provide is relevant life insurance for their employees. Below we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

In this article we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

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Business vehicle insurance explained

For many businesses, it is key to offer perks to their job listings to attract the best possible applicants. One of these benefits some businesses provide is relevant life insurance for their employees. Below we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

In this article we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

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What is shareholder protection insurance and how does it protect your business?

The loss of a key shareholder in a company, whether big, medium or small, can have a ripple impact on its day-to-day running activities. This is why taking out a shareholder protection insurance can help mitigate some of these effects.

The loss of a key shareholder in a company can have an impact. This is why taking out a shareholder protection insurance can mitigate these effects.

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A guide to driving your own car abroad

Since the UK left the European Union (EU), there are some slight changes for UK drivers making their way onto the continent with their own vehicle. Below we have listed the rules you will need to know when driving in Europe.

Since the UK left the European Union (EU), there are some slight changes for UK drivers making their way onto the continent with their own vehicle.

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What is keyperson insurance and how does it protect your business?

Keyperson insurance can be a vital safety net for your business. Not only does it provide businesses with cover during turbulent times, but it can also give their owners with a peace of mind. Below we have explained what this insurance is, and how it can protect your business. 

In this guide we have explained what keyperson insurance is, and how it can protect your business through turbulent times.

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What is car hire excess insurance and how to get the best policy

Car hire companies are required to take out an insurance policy to protect their vehicles. However, in the case of theft or damage, these companies usually require you to foot the bill for an excess amount. That’s why, for a fee, you can pass this responsibility on to an insurer instead.

In this article we explain what car hire excess insurance is and how it works.

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Holiday let insurance: The best way to protect your Airbnb property

For those looking for a second home, a holiday property could be the ideal investment. However, like all investments, it does come with costs. While not mandatory, insurance expenses should be considered, or you could be left with serious costs if something goes wrong.

For those looking for a second home, a holiday property or Airbnb could be the ideal investment. So how can you insure your property?

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What is an insurance excess, and can it lower my premium?

When shopping around for your best insurance policy it is best to consider the excess you will need to pay. Below we have explained what insurance excess means, how to use it responsibly to lower your insurance premium, and whether excess protection is worthwhile.

When shopping around for your best insurance policy it is best to consider the excess you will need to pay. Below we have explained what insurance excess means.

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Do insurance quotes from comparison sites affect my credit score

Thinking of getting a new car insurance quote? You may be wondering how it impacts your credit score. This guide will tell you everything you need to know.

Thinking of getting a new car insurance quote? You may be wondering how it impacts your credit score. This guide will tell you everything you need to know.

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How to switch pet insurance

Find out how to switch your pet insurance and save money.

Find out how to switch your pet insurance and save money.

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