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Insight Hub

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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How to keep your tools safe overnight
Oct 2, 2025

Tools are the backbone of your trade, and without them, work stops. But as many tradespeople in the construction business know all too well, tools left unattended overnight are a…

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Professional indemnity insurance for the construction industry
May 21, 2025

Professional indemnity insurance (PI insurance) is essential for many working in the construction sector. In many cases, it’s not just recommended, it’s a requirement. High-profile incidents, such as the Grenfell…

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Prioritising scaffolding safety on site
May 20, 2025

Scaffolding is a familiar feature on construction sites. These smart, efficient structures allow workers to operate safely at height, giving them access to elevated areas during building or maintenance projects….

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A guide to construction site inspections
Apr 17, 2025

Construction sites are among the most hazardous working environments, which is why they are regularly subject to inspections. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has the authority to enter worksites…

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The importance of business insurance for quality plumbers
Oct 17, 2023

The right business insurance could help improve the quality of your plumbing and heating business For plumbing and heating contractors, where daily operations involve dealing with water, gas, and electrical…

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How contractors can use digital tools to improve business efficiencies
Feb 27, 2023

Technology is changing the way contractors operate their businesses As a contractor, you are busy. Your job is never done, and you’re often juggling multiple projects at once. You need…

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6 essential tools for painters and decorators
Sep 14, 2021

What do you need to run your painter and decorator business? The answer to this question may seem fairly obvious: paint brushes, buckets, mixers, sheets and other painting equipment that…

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Insight from the experts: The risks of working at height
Apr 13, 2021

Falls from height are the top cause of fatal injury in the construction sector Our partners at SMAS Worksafe provide health and safety accreditation to businesses in the construction, social…

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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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Keeping your vehicles safe against rising van theft
Oct 9, 2019

Vehicle thefts are on the rise Whilst you may already likely have things in place to make sure that your vehicles are safe, recent data has shown that there has…

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How you can minimise ladder based injuries
May 13, 2019

Helping prevent a frequent industry injury One of the most frequent injuries in the work place is a fall from height, which frequently makes it into the top 10 causes…

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Do you need a waste carriers licence?
Jan 9, 2015

As of January 2014, the law changed for the carriage of waste. If you should register for a waste carriers licence but don’t, you could be fined up to £5,000….

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Kris Littlewood

Kris Littlewood

Digital Marketing Consultant

Phil Browning

Phil Browning

Client Sales Executive

Rebecca Leversidge

Rebecca Leversidge

Marketing Manager

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Stephanie Conway

Partnership Executive

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