Haunted homes and horrifying hiccups: Why mortgage brokers must guard against insurance nightmares and how our new portal helps
As Halloween looms and shadows stretch across the property market, mortgage brokers face more than just seasonal spooks. The real horror? Clients moving into their dream homes with the wrong buildings and contents insurance, or worse, none at all. While pumpkins and skeletons may be harmless fun, the consequences of inadequate cover are anything but. […]
Securing your sanctuary
The importance of home safety and insurance when going on holiday Summer holidays, whether you’re going away with the family or enjoying a romantic getaway with your partner at a luxury resort, are cherished times to indulge in relaxation and adventure. However, as you pack your bags and plan your itinerary, it’s crucial that you […]
Why Mortgage Brokers Must Take Ownership of Home Insurance: Lessons from Which?’s Super-Complaint to the FCA
Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry The mortgage market has always been about trust. Customers rely on brokers to guide them through one of the most significant financial decisions of their lives. Yet, recent findings from Which? and its subsequent super-complaint to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have exposed systemic failings in the home […]
Hidden Triggers: The unexpected customer factors that could drive up home insurance costs
In today’s volatile insurance landscape, mortgage advisers are increasingly finding themselves fielding questions about rising home insurance premiums. While market wide factors like climate change and inflation are well known, there’s a growing need to understand the customer-specific variables that can quietly inflate costs and lead to some customers struggling to find suitable cover Here are the unexpected […]
Beyond the mortgage: Why advising landlords on property insurance is essential
For your landlord clients, the property is not just a home, it’s a business asset. Ensuring that asset is protected is just as critical as securing the right financing. That’s where property insurance advice becomes indispensable. In today’s rental market, landlords face a range of risks, from rent arrears to malicious damage that standard buildings […]
Summer-proofing your home
As summer rolls in, with its promise of sunshine, holidays and outdoor living, homeowners often shift their focus to leisure and travel. But while you’re enjoying the season, your home and belongings may be more vulnerable than you think. This is the perfect time to reassess your home insurance, especially the often underestimated benefits of accidental damage […]
Improving customer outcomes for insurance service referrals
In the dynamic world of financial services, mortgage advisers play a crucial role in guiding clients through one of the most significant financial commitments of their lives – purchasing a home. While securing the most suitable mortgage is often the primary focus, it is equally important for advisers to consider the broader spectrum of their […]
The importance of home insurance in the mortgage process: Ensuring comprehensive client protection
In the realm of financial services, mortgage advisers play a pivotal role in guiding clients through one of the most significant financial commitments of their lives: purchasing a home. While the primary focus is often on securing the most suitable mortgage, it is equally crucial for advisers to consider the broader spectrum of their clients’ […]
Keep life running smoothly: The importance of home insurance
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and while we can’t predict the future, we can certainly prepare for it. One of the best ways to ensure that life runs smoothly for your clients, even in the face of unforeseen events, is by ensuring they have comprehensive home insurance cover. In an ever-increasing online […]
Keep your business running smoothly – win an Amazon Echo from First2Protect!
To win an Amazon Echo, refer a client (or clients!) to us this April! The family are coming over for Easter and you’re feeling a little unprepared? Don’t worry! Simply enter our prize draw to have a chance of winning an Amazon Echo, and let AI (aka Alexa) help manage your to-do lists. To have […]