For over 30 years, we’ve been providing expert, independent advice to the property and construction sector, with high profile property owners and developers across the entire UK. When a business is involved in major development, it is essential that the insurance and risk management advice is of the highest order. At Prescott Jones, you have … Read More
Who are ‘Prescott Jones’? We’re committed to making a tangible difference for businesses across South Wales and the West. We’ve been giving independent, impartial advice for our 30 years in business, advising our clients on insurance and risk management needs across a wide range of business sectors. In our newest video, watch as Ed Prescott, … Read More
Are your insurance costs rising? Across all industries, premiums are increasing to cover the fallout from what’s been described “a perfect storm” of events. Senior Account Executive Julie Heatley-Thomas explains why that’s happened – and how to get the best deal possible using an insurance broker. From the storms of 2020 to the lasting effects … Read More
Experienced Insurance Professional Joins Bristol Team Prescott Jones, the independent insurance broker, has announced that Lorna Lyndon has joined as a Commercial Account Executive based at their Bristol office. Lorna has enjoyed a 32 year insurance career, including over twenty years spent with Royal & Sun Alliance before moving into insurance broking 10 years ago. … Read More
Reopening Business Premises and Operating Safely Post Lockdown As expectations of a gradual easing of lockdown measures grow, attention is turning to reopening business premises safely. Measures required will depend on your specific business operations but plan ahead. Thought should be given to a detailed check of the premises for any obvious damage to the … Read More
The Supreme Court has handed down judgement in the Covid-19 Business Interruption Test Case The Supreme Court has today handed down its judgement in the Covid-19 Business Interruption insurance test case of The Financial Conduct Authority v Arch and Others. The press summary of the judgement can be viewed here https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/docs/uksc-2020-0177-press-summary.pdf On first viewing, it … Read More
We have been in awe of the sheer resilience of our clients and the wider business community as they have responded to the challenges of Coronavirus. May we wish you and your families a healthy and restful holiday period. Our office will be closed between Xmas and the New Year. We … Read More
As the impact of the hardening of the insurance market impacts on premium levels, we asked Risk Management specialists BCarm to discuss how evidencing good risk management disciplines can mitigate these market effects. Their article is shown below. Once you have read the article feel free to contact us to discuss how we can present … Read More
Driving in Europe in the event of a no deal Brexit Whilst Brexit negotiations are ongoing, at the time of writing, no deal has been agreed and the advice from the Department of Transport is that UK motorists wishing to travel to EU and EEA member states, Switzerland, Serbia and Andorra should prepare to carry Green … Read More
Business Growth Leads to New Appointment We were delighted to secure the services of Malcolm Wallace who joins our commercial team at our Swansea Headquarters. Malcolm joins as a Commercial Account Handler and will provide technical support and servicing to our clients across South Wales. In an insurance career spanning 25 years, Malcolm has worked … Read More