Lease cars or company cars may soon be confiscated
Since 12 October 2018, judges have had the power to immobilise or even confiscate a lease car or company car driven by a persistent traffic offender. Employers need to take steps to make sure that…
Read moreFilled up with the wrong fuel: will your insurance cover the damage?
From 12 October, different kinds of vehicle fuel have to use the same name and the same symbol right across the European Union. Experts say that this will be a major adjustment for motorists and…
Read moreIs your company adequately insured in the event of a power cut?
The uproar about the looming power shortage in our country is dominating the news. But what would happen if your company were suddenly confronted by a power cut? Are you covered for that? “The best…
Read moreRising car repair costs: firms opt for Smart Repair
Car repair costs are going through the roof as a result of new technologies. This evolution is leading to increasing demand for alternative repair methods. Companies are increasingly opting for Smart Repair – a revolutionary…
Read moreCar repair costs are increasing significantly: what does that mean for your firm?
Car repair costs are going through the roof as a result of new technologies. Assuralia and repair networks have mapped out the evolution of repair costs. What is causing these high repair costs? And what…
Read moreMake sure that your IBO employees remain well insured
If you, as an employer, have employees with an IBO (individual vocational training) contract, you must ensure that they stay well insured against occupational accidents. In the past, the Flemish Public Employment Service (VDAB) automatically…
Read moreWhy a well-thought-out fire prevention plan is a must
A fire prevention plan is not required by law. But your company is well-advised to have one. In the event of a disaster, it offers the best guarantee to insure the continuity of your activities…
Read moreSurge in storm damage seen at companies
The first half of 2018 saw a significant rise in the number of claims made by Belgian companies. Between January and June 2018, insurance broker Vanbreda Risk & Benefits recorded a 42% increase in claims…
Read moreNumber of accidents involving commuting cyclists has doubled
At present, both government bodies and employers are heavily promoting the use of bicycles for commuting purposes. There is, however, a downside to this: the number of accidents while commuting has grown, and the proportion…
Read moreAre insurances too expensive for jewellers?
As an insurance broker, you do tend to hear that insurance policies are always too expensive. But is that true? Is insurance just guesswork, or is there a logic and a structure behind the way…
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