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Why Pay For Advice?
The Value of Using a Financial Planner With the internet at our fingertips and 'free' advice widely available, it poses the questions 'why would I pay for financial planning advice'
Cowens work with The Sofa Web and Design to Develop New Website
We are thrilled to have launched our new website, our in house team worked with The Sofa Web and Design team to get the job done!. Initially we worked with
Celebrating Our Staff: Cowens’ Longest Standing Employee Shares Her Experiences
As we celebrate our long-standing staff members and their journeys with us here at Cowens, this month we hear from Lisa Kessler – who joined the business in 1984 and
Get Your Adverse Weather Policy in Check
As the days draw in and the temperatures continue to plummet, it’s important to let your employees know where they stand when snow and ice hit over the coming months.
Cowens Group Awarded Investors in People Silver Accreditation
We are delighted to announce that Cowens Group has been awarded the silver standard by Investors in People. This accreditation is one of the most well-acknowledged and highly rated
The Importance of An Expert Eye
The boom in price comparison sites and ‘click to buy’ policies have made home insurance easier and more affordable than ever in recent years. But with this rise in online
Driving Someone Else’s Car Could Land You in Hot Water
Drivers have regularly hopped in and out of each other’s cars for convenience, assuming their own insurance covers them for every eventuality. The reality is that over recent years it
Insuring Your Future to Ensure Business Success: Top Tips for Entrepreneurs
The East Midlands has just been named as the second-best place to start a business in the UK, reflecting the boom in entrepreneurship in the region over recent years.
Driving in the EU After Brexit Essential travel advice from Cowens: Have you got your Green Card?
As uncertainty surrounding the UK leaving the EU continues to fill the headlines, the impact of a no-deal Brexit is bound to cause worry and confusion for many people with
Life Sciences and Tech Companies Must Remain Compliant to Sustain Industry Growth
The UK’s Life Sciences sector is booming. As the government continues to plough more money into healthcare by securing two sector deals to invest in the industry in just two
Planning a Dream Holiday? Don’t Lose Out to Hidden Home Insurance Restrictions
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, our minds start to turn to those summer holidays most of us have coming up in the next few months.
Cowens Jargon Buster- For home, car and travel
We know insurance can appear confusing; a minefield of terms and conditions, full of unfamiliar language. Whether you’re buying a policy for the first time or checking over one you
Not Declaring New Gifts Could Put Them at Risk This Christmas.
With Christmas around the corner, we are highlighting that many people are unaware of the value limit placed on their most precious belongings by insurers, meaning they could lose out
Identifying the differences between stress and pressure is the key to a happy & healthy workforce.
According to research from the HSE, stress now accounts for nearly 40% of all work-related illness. It’s a subject which has been somewhat taboo up until recent years and is
Keeping Your Forklift Operations Safe
Top Tips from Cowens Risk Solutions According to the latest research from RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences), around 1,300 workers are seriously injured every year following accidents
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do – Cowens Brexit Brief
Following the outcome of the UK’s referendum on European Union membership, businesses are now faced with the task of assessing any potential implications that the vote to leave may have
Driving in Winter Weather: Cowens’ Essential Guide
After the infamous ‘Beast from the East’ hit the UK last year, it appears that winter weather is getting increasingly extreme, with even more harsh conditions predicted for the months
New Sentencing Guidelines Call for Action on Workplace Health & Safety Procedures
After tougher sentencing guidelines for gross negligence manslaughter were introduced on November 1st, the message for businesses is clear; sit up and take note of the risks within your business
Cyber Crime- Are you protected?
You may well have been following the Morrisons Supermarket case which involves a disgruntled ex- employee stealing sensitive data about the company’s employees and publishing it on the internet. In