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Welcome to Premierline's Insight Hub

Your go-to destination for expert guidance, insights and information on all things business.

As one of the UK’s leading SME insurance brokers, we understand the importance of having access to reliable and up-to-date information. In our Insight Hub, you’ll find a wealth of resources designed to help you navigate the complex world of business. Our comprehensive library of resources includes guides, news, articles, and tips to help you stay informed and can help you make informed decisions about protecting your business.

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Managing risks at a wet construction site
Jun 17, 2021

Mitigate the risks of water at your site Construction sites are often at risk of being exposed to an influx of water, mainly from outdoor sites being exposed to rain,…

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Electrical safety standards for landlords
Apr 14, 2021

New Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations In June 2020, a new regulation came into effect in England pertaining to the safety of electrical systems and equipment…

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5 Tips on mixing paint safely
Mar 26, 2021

Safety for painters when mixing and using paint Painting isn’t necessarily seen as a dangerous profession, but there are some potentially serious risks when it comes to working with paints…

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Roofing construction
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Managing late payments in the construction industry
Jan 25, 2021

What to do if customers are late with payments Late payments are, unfortunately, a regular occurrence in the construction industry, especially for SME’s, and is believed to be one of…

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Commercial property in the winter
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5 tips to protect your unoccupied commercial property during the winter months
Jan 8, 2021

Avoiding cold weather damage to property during the colder months COVID-19 has caused widespread disruption to many businesses around the country, who have had to either furlough employees, or have…

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Keeping your team safe from spray painting hazards
Jan 4, 2021

How to keep safe when using spray paints Spray painting is an efficient way of covering large areas with primer, paint, sealant or other coatings, but this quick way of…

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Restaurant staff working together
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13 Tips to protect your restaurant from theft
Nov 27, 2020

How to prevent thefts from your business Even though many businesses are now processing more card payments than cash transactions, restaurants are the type of businesses that will still usually…

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Construction projects to watch out for in 2020
Nov 15, 2020

Construction projects in 2020 Last year, we showed you some of the construction projects that were either starting or completing their construction cycle in 2019, as well as some updates…

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How to reduce the risk of diesel exhaust exposure
Sep 25, 2020

Keeping your team safe from diesel fumes Many pieces of machinery in the construction industry rely on diesel to produce power. Unfortunately, diesel fumes contain chemicals such as carbon monoxide,…

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What Is the difference between labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors?
Sep 18, 2020

Getting the status of your subcontractors correct Because many construction projects are complex, with a different set of skills required to carry out the various parts of the project, many…

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Common risk exposures for retail businesses
Aug 24, 2020

What are the risks in the retail sector? It takes hard work, risk-taking and huge financial investments to make your retail business work, and the last thing you want is…

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The advantages and disadvantages of chair hire in a salon
Aug 21, 2020

Hosting a freelance hairdresser at your business A common practice in the haircutting industry is to hire out a chair in the salon to a freelance hairdresser. Hiring out a…

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Kris Littlewood

Kris Littlewood

Digital Marketing Consultant

Joe Sharpe

Joe Sharpe

Account Executive

Phil Browning

Phil Browning

Client Sales Executive

Rebecca Leversidge

Rebecca Leversidge

Marketing Manager

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Stephanie Conway

Partnership Executive