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# Brents Care

Insurance Cover for the Care Sector

## Posts

- [The shifting risk landscape in the care sector](https://brents-care.co.uk/uncategorized/the-shifting-risk-landscape-in-the-care-sector/) - Stuart Hulbert, Joint Managing Director at Brents Insurance on the shifting risk landscape in the care sector and why a tailored, value-led approach to insurance is now essential for opera How is the risk landscape changing for care home operators?The risk landscape has changed considerably. Traditional risks like property damage and employer’s liability still exist,
- [Care Home business insurance due for renewal?](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/is-your-care-home-insurance-due-for-renewal/) - Whether you operate a Residential Care Home or Nursing Home, have residents that are elderly or have learning disabilities, you need to ensure the care home insurance cover is in place correctly. It’s easy to get different care home insurance quotations as a quick Google search provides a whole host to choose from but when
- [Find Your Peace of Mind:](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/find-your-peace-of-mind/) - Don't settle for generic coverage or impersonal service. Choose Brents Insurance for bespoke care home insurance solution, competitive rates & impartial advice
- [What is that low premium hiding?](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/what-is-that-low-premium-hiding/) - Cheapest isn't always the best so here are some tips on what to look out for.
- [Is your insurance broker qualified?](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/is-your-insurance-broker-qualified/) - When arranging insurance it's best to get help, guidance and advice. An Insurance Broker is well placed to assist but are they qualified? Here, Chris Jones, Joint MD of Brents Insurance explains….
- [Is your Care Home Under- Insured?](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/is-you-care-home-under-insured/) - There seems to be an accepted view that insurers won't pay claims. This is often perpetuated by anecdotal stories of people whose claim was not settled because "the insurers wouldn't pay out". T.V. and films often use this perception as a great way of building a storyline to pile more misery on the poor unfortunate
- [Five important tips to lower the risk of a cyber attack.](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/what-does-cyber-insurance-mean-to-you/) - Five important tips to lower the risk of a cyber attack. | Cyber Liability Insurance is something that every business should consider.
- [Are you under insured?](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/are-you-under-insured/) - Joint MD, Stuart Hulbert gives some tips on how to avoid under insurance
- [Our guide for Care Homes to be safe and dry in the winter weather](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/winter-weather-tips-for-care-homes/) - tips for care home owners to prevent winter weather related claims
- [business insurance for your care home to make you happy](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/business-insurance-for-your-care-home/) - If you're arranging business insurance for your care home here's how Brents Insurance can help
- [Contractors working safely in your outstanding care home](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/contractors-working-safely-in-your-outstanding-care-home/) - advice for care home owners to ensure safe working practices and procedures are followed when contractors are working in the care home
- [Care Home Insurance - Amazing Activities in your care home?](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/care-home-activities-and-insurance/) - Care Home activities are a great indicator to insurers about the culture of the care home setting
- [Are Contractors in your Care Home Insured?](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/are-contractors-in-your-care-home-insured/) - One of our clients recently called us following a particularly nasty accident at their care home. A new lift was being installed by a lift engineering company that the care home owners had appointed. During the installation somehow the lift engineer managed to jolt the lift mechanism resulting in him suffering lacerations to his face.
- [A great testimonial](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/a-great-testimonial/) - Here at Brents we all strive to give a service that exceeds a clients expectations and delights them so when we receive a letter of thanks we really do appreciate it and we thought we would share it with everyone....... Hi Stuart I know we see each other regularly and I mention it to you,
- [Directors & Officers Insurance - watch our video](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/directors-officers-insurance-watch-our-video/) - Directors & Officers Insurance is a very important element of your Insurance programme that goes beyond the protection of your business to cover the individual Directors and management staff. Brents Insurance, in association with Zurich Insurance, have created a short video that explains why every Limited company should have D&O cover in place.
- [D&O - what you need to know](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/do-what-you-need-to-know/) - Directors & Officers Insurance - D&O as we refer to it, is something that every Director should ensure is in place to protect their personal assets and liabilities yet still this is a cover that is not fully understood or appreciated. The business pays the premium for the Directors to receive the benefit of cover
- [Care Home Insurance & the new CQC inspection system.](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/cqc-care-home-ratings/) - CQC Care Home Ratings – what does it mean for your Care Home Insurance? Many Care Home owners that we speak to are eagerly awaiting the new CQC rating system although there is always that nervous anticipation of quite how the inspection will go and of course what rating your home will receive. When the
- [CCTV in Care Homes – Implications for Insurers](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/cctv-in-care-homes-implications-for-insurers/) - The mistreatment of elderly and vulnerable people in care homes is an issue which has once again reared its ugly head, as a Panorama programme aired in April 2014 and showed undercover filming of a number of distressing incidents at a care home in Braintree. Shortly after the programme hit the headlines HC-One, one of
- [Care Home - Avoiding Slips & Trips](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/care-home-avoiding-slips-trips/) - Slips and trips are one of the most common accidents in care homes with both staff and residents at risk. Although Brents Insurance Care Home Policies will include insurance cover for Public and Employers Liability it's always better to prevent someone from being injured and of course everyone would rather not have to claim under
- [Care Home - reduce the risk of Abuse](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/care-home-reduce-the-risk-of-abuse/) - All Care Home owners and managers will have a written Policy to protect the vulnerable against the risk of abuse and most care home insurance policies will provide cover against claims of abuse. However, assault on service users are the 2nd highest cause of Employers Liability claims in care homes and violence at work is
- [Fire safety tips - before & during the firefighters’ strike](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/fire-safety-tips-for-before-during-the-firefighters-strike/) - You are probably already aware that, following a ballot, members of the Fire Brigade's Union (England and Wales) will go on strike on Wednesday 25th September. In the parts of the U.K. affected, it may well be that the fire and rescue services will not be able to respond to 999 calls, or if they
- [Autumn Driving Tips](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/autumn-driving-tips/) - Although your Motor Insurance cover will step in to help you in the event of an accident we would all prefer not to have the accident in the first place! So Brents Insurance thought that the following information from driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive training manager, Simon Elstow, would be of use for
- [Chartered Status Awarded to Brents](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/chartered-status-awarded-to-brents/) - We are delighted and proud to announce that the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the prestigious ‘Chartered Insurance Brokers’ title to Brents Insurance Brokers, Brentwood's leading providers of insurance advice and support. Chartered status is an exclusive title only awarded to firms which meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism and capability. All Chartered Insurance
- [New Care Home Insurer for Brents](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/new-care-home-insurer-for-brents/) - Brents Insurance are pleased to announce that a new Insurer has been added to our Care Home Insurance Panel. Our new agency agreement has been approved with Bollingtons Insurance who are experienced and very keen to offer Care Home owners an alternative option at a time when other care home insurers premiums are on the
- [Cameras for Cab Drivers](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/cameras-for-cab-drivers/) - Who hasn't heard of someone that has been involved in an accident on the road where the other party involved has a completley different version of events that put them in the right? You may even have experienced it yourself. Brents Insurance have some fantastic Private Hire Insurance facilties and our latest Insurers, Markerstudy, are
- [The rising cost of Care Home Insurance](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/the-rising-cost-of-care-home-insurance/) - In recent years Care Home Insurance premiums have never been cheaper with many Insurers competing to gain your business. As well as competition the volumes and cost of claims had been falling, possibly in response to improvements in care standards, training and Health & Safety matters. However, Brents Insurance is aware that the Care Home
- [Spring Newsletter](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/spring-newsletter/) - Stay safe with our seasonal newsletter. In it you will find advice for safe DIY , how to protect your property from April showers & heavy rain as well as a guide to avoid being under-insured. Download the Brents Spring Newsletter - click here
- [Fleet Insurance - Risk Management](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/fleet-insurance-risk-management/) - Motor Insurance is one of the most emotive issues when it comes to insurance. We all know someone who thinks they are the “ World's Greatest Driver “ and that it was “ the other bloke's fault “ when it all goes wrong. The problem is that an adverse driving record will affect the Fleet
- [Travel Insurance](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/travel-insurance/) - Travel Insurance is for some an essential element of insurance protection when going abroad, for others its considered a waste of money because they have their NHS EHIC card. Here at Brents Insurance we think its one of the cheapest forms of Insurance that offers some of the widest and most complex of cover. Think
- [Prevent Burst Pipes during the Thaw](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/prevent-burst-pipes-during-the-thaw/) - Ageas Insurance have issued a useful guide on how to prevent burst pipes as the ice and snow begin to thaw. Thaw Check List
- [Why companies should consider D&O protection](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/why-private-companies-should-consider-do-protection/) - A interesting short video explaining why Directors & Officers Insurance cover should be considered. Courtesy of http://www.youtalk-insurance.com/
- [Driving in France?](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/driving-in-france/) - Ensure you’re not caught out when driving in France Each year three million Britons drive their car abroad with the majority travelling through France. However many are unaware of the new law recently imposed by the French government which could see many drivers presented with a fine. It is therefore important that you are aware
- [What you need to know](https://brents-care.co.uk/care-home-insurance/care-home-insurance-what-you-need-to-know/) - Buying Care Home Insurance is easy - you don’t even have to search too hard, most of the time there are Insurance Firms contacting you offering their services. Some even guess what cover you might need and send you a quote (and I am not sure if that’s clever or very silly). To get a
- [Winter Weather Advice](https://brents-care.co.uk/general/winter-weather-advice/) - Winter is on its way and the onset of the cold weather is likely to bring with it the usual problems for you and your properties. This risk guidance offers you practical advice for some of the most common issues*. Burst pipes The cost and inconvenience caused by a burst pipe can be considerable. Just

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- [About Us](https://brents-care.co.uk/about-us/) - About Brents Care Get a Quote Brents Insurance Offers the Highest Service The success of Brents rests on more than locating and placing insurance. An essential part of the service is our philosophy of teamwork. Our friendly staff make it their business to understand our customers’ business, which they combine with a detailed knowledge of
- [Care Home Insurance](https://brents-care.co.uk/insurance/care-home-insurance/) - Care Home Insurance Solutions Contact Us Get a Quote Care Home Insurance What Is Care Home Insurance? Running a care home isn’t quite like running any other kind of business. You’re looking after people’s health, their wellbeing, their dignity. That comes with responsibilities – and risks – that shouldn’t be left to chance. Care home
- [Supported Living Insurance](https://brents-care.co.uk/insurance/supported-living-insurance/) - Supported Living Insurance Contact Us Get a Quote Supported Living Insurance What Is Supported Living Insurance? Supported living services are all about helping people maintain independence while still having the right level of support. It’s a different model to traditional care homes – often more flexible, sometimes more personal – but it still carries risks.
- [Home Care Insurance](https://brents-care.co.uk/insurance/home-care-insurance/) - Home Care Insurance Solutions Contact Us Get a Quote Home Care Insurance What Is Home Care Insurance? Providing care in someone’s home feels personal in a way that other work doesn’t. You’re stepping into their space, looking after them where they live, and that’s a big responsibility. It’s also a situation where, if something goes
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