
Welcome to The County Group Blog
Our Top 10 UK Holiday Destinations
We have put together a list of 10 destinations across the length of the UK. So why not book a holiday on your home grounds and support local businesses during these difficult times?
Best Practices for Laying Up Commercial Vehicles
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations across the UK have halted key business operations in order to follow government guidelines—including stopping all non-essential travel.
Property Management: Managing your flood risk
The Environment Agency (EA) estimates that over 5 million properties in England and Wales are at risk of flooding. In Scotland, the number of at-risk properties is around 125,000 and 65,000 in Northern Ireland, respectively, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Northern Ireland’s Rivers Agency (RA). These numbers include properties at risk from surface water, rivers and the sea. If your property is in an area prone to flooding, make sure you have appropriate insurance and flood defences in place.
Are You Prepared? – Severe Gales and Wind
Storm Ali is expected to impact the UK with high winds and intense rain this week. Here are some safety tips from The County Group.
The Taxi Meter Effect: The pyschology behind purchasing insurance
“When is a taxi like a website?“ might sound like a child’s riddle, or the start of a corny joke. But in fact a psychological quirk called the “taxi-meter effect” means that people will knowingly pay for overly expensive or inadequate insurance cover from comparison websites. And if you think you’re immune from that you might just be surprised.
Cyber Insurance – understanding the benefits for small businesses
It is important for you to understand the threats that can be posed online and gain an insight into the benefits of insuring against online attacks.