BRAKE Road Safety Charity puts road victims at the centre of their latest Road Safety Week campaign. After the crash, every road victim counts Is the theme of this years’ Road Safety Week, running from 17th to 23rd November. With more than 1700 people dying every year on UK roads and 30,000 people suffering serious, […]
Whether you’re starting out as a courier for the first time or looking to renew your courier insurance, you’ll want to know how much your courier insurance should cost. It isn’t a straightforward calculation and will vary between couriers. Here are the factors that influence the cost of courier insurance: Vehicle types Depending on how […]
With more people working as couriers or delivery drivers, whether for parcels or documents, it’s essential to have the right insurance coverage. That’s where our Courier Car Insurance comes in. Also referred to as “Carriage of Goods for Hire and Reward” this type of insurance cover ensures both you and your vehicle are protected while […]
As the autumn season begins and roads become more challenging, TyreSafe has launched its flagship campaign, Tyre Safety Month 2024, with the theme ‘Caught in the ACT.’ October has long been a key period for TyreSafe’s road safety initiatives, and this year’s campaign is set to educate, engage, and drive behaviour change among drivers and […]
For couriers, whether self-employed or part of a larger delivery company, protecting yourself from potential risks is crucial. One essential type of protection is Public Liability Insurance. This insurance provides coverage in case a third party, such as a member of the public or a client, is injured or their property is damaged due to […]
Courier Insurance is a specialised type of commercial vehicle insurance designed for individuals and businesses that transport goods for hire and reward. Unlike standard car or van insurance, courier insurance provides protection specifically tailored to the unique risks faced by those in the courier industry. This includes increased mileage, more frequent stops, and the handling […]
Driving a minibus for commercial purposes without the correct licence is illegal. In the UK, a standard Category B car driving licence may allow some people to drive minibuses under specific conditions, particularly for private or voluntary use, if they passed their driving test before January 1, 1997.1 However, for commercial operations—such as transporting passengers […]
According to the road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, the number of drivers with points on their licence has rapidly increased from 2022 to 2023. 1 Drivers will need to change their driving habits and behaviours to avoid driving bans, or worse still, injuring or killing themselves or someone else. In addition to being a threat to […]
