Goods In Transit Insurance – What Amount And Types Of Insurance Is Required As A Haulier?
Goods in transit insurance is insurance cover that protects the goods being transported as a haulier. The insurance normally covers the haulier against the following: Loss Destruction Damage Theft Delays in delivery Loss Consequential loss for items delivered incorrectly The sum insured can include the value of the goods being transported, either by way of…
Guide To Transporting Hazardous Goods As A Haulage Operator
For any haulage operator transporting hazardous goods by road, there are certain transportation regulations they must comply with. The regulations are in place to minimise and risk and damage to the driver and others. The UN Model Regulations have classified the various transportation methods and assigned dangerous substances a class that defines the level of…
Transporting Goods By Lorry From the UK To Europe – And Vice Versa – Post Brexit
The UK has officially left the European Union and this means the haulage industry has seen some significant changes post Brexit. Since the 29th March 2019 HGV drivers in the UK are required to carry additional documentation to drive in the European Union. The following guide sets out the driver and haulage operator requirements and…
A new haulier? What do you need?
A new haulier? What do you need? If you are new to the haulage business, there are a number of things you may need in preparation for running your business. On the question of insurance alone, for example, there are a number of considerations you might need to give to safeguarding your business. It might…
What to consider when buying HGV insurance
What to consider when buying HGV Insurance If you own a heavy goods vehicle (conventionally described as one between 7½ and 44 tonnes in weight), the financial success of your business is likely to rely on that lorry being as often as possible not only fit for the road, but actually in operation. A reliable…
Why I decided UK businesses needed a higher standard of heavy vehicle and goods in transit insurance
Why I decided UK businesses needed a higher standard of heavy vehicle and goods in transit insurance If your business uses heavy goods vehicles of any kind, you need to have complete confidence that you’ll be covered when the unexpected happens, which means you’ll need the right heavy vehicle and goods in transit insurance in…
The growing use of vehicle telematics?
The growing use of vehicle telematics When it comes to the use of electronic technology in heavy goods vehicles, things have certainly moved on from the simple tachograph to record drivers’ working hours, to the installation of geographical positioning systems (GPS) to keep track of the vehicle and its trailer, and a host of even…
Why become a lorry driver?
Many people are likely to find it difficult finding a full-time job these days – especially one that pays well. As a qualified driver of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) you may discover that you never need be out of work. What is more, given the general shortage of such trained personnel, you are also likely…
The right lorry insurance broker can do far more than just cover you in the event of an accident…
At Isis Insurance, we want to do more than just provide you with comprehensive lorry insurance – we want to be able to make the running of your business easier and make a genuine difference to your bottom line.
How we’ll go the extra mile to help you get the best possible commercial motor insurance
At Isis Insurance, we believe in providing a highly personal level of service to all our clients. Not only will we take the time to get to know your business and craft a commercial motor insurance policy that’s perfect for it, you’ll always have direct access to the same expert who sold you your policy…