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Asbestos awareness for tradesmen

The Health & Safety Executive is working to raise awareness amongst tradesmen that they could be at risk from exposure due to asbestos. During February and March 2008 a campaign will be rolled out to target building maintenance and repair workers (e.g. electricians, plumbers and carpenters and joiners) using the theme 'You are more at risk than you think!

New directors appointed

From 1st January 2008 Sue Guest and Jeremy Beasley have been appointed as associate directors.

Howell Shone and Myatt Beasley

From 1st November 2007 Howell Shone are pleased to announce their merger with Myatt Beasley Insurance Brokers.

Howell Shone join the UKs leading network of independent commercial insurance intermediaries.

As part of the company’s expansion program, we have become an independent Member of Broker Network, the UK’s leading network of independent commercial insurance intermediaries.

The facilities from Broker Network will enable us to continue to give up-to-date advice and assistance on all aspects of insurance cover by marrying the traditional values of client service and individual attention with modern methods of working and forward-thinking products.

New Fire Safety Regulations – Employers Be Prepared!

News of changes to fire-safety rules due for introduction in October 2006 might be enough to cause some firms to panic says local insurance broker Howell Shone.

Howell Shone Insurance Brokers Warn Motorists Not To Become a Victim Of Summer Car Crime

With the hot weather set to continue, local insurance broker Howell Shone is alerting local motorist to be on their guard. They are concerned that there could be a dramatic increase in the number of cars being stolen as owners leave their vehicles unattended with their windows or roofs open. The Newcastle-under-Lyme broker is warning motorists that by failing to take precautions to secure their vehicles, their insurance policies could be invalidated if either their car or items inside are stolen.

Why do I need to consider a Health and Safety Policy and Employers Liability Insurance?

Every business that has employees must register with either the local Environmental Health Department or the Health and Safety Executive. The type of work in which your business is involved determines the agency that you register with.

I Have Been Successful Enough That My Business Is No Longer A “Small Business”. What Should My Concern

As you have an established business you will no doubt have taken out insurance cover as you appreciate that your business faces unpredictable threats and risks on a daily basis. Running a business is inherently risky.

I Have Heard A Lot About Pension Rules That Changed in April 2006 – What Are They?

The new tax year has heralded in a fresh raft of pensions rules that have had a profound effect on most people’s plans for retirement. This new pensions regime was designed to simplify the complex web of tax breaks and often conflicting scheme rules which applied to pension regimes that existed before 6th April.

Shout About Noise Reduction

With less than one month to go, before the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations comes into effect on 6th April 2006, local insurance broker, Howell Shone are warning Staffordshire employers to take hearing damage more seriously or face a wave of staff compensation claims against their employers liability insurance.