If you want to start a care home in the UK, there are important aspects you need to consider, including registration, qualifications, certifications, business plans and insurance.
July 11, 2024
At some point during the lifecycle of your policy, your insurer may want to conduct a survey at your school. But what does a survey entail?
July 09, 2024
Once your school’s got cover, it’s easy to forget about your policy altogether – until it’s time to make a claim. But this is potentially a costly mistake.
July 03, 2024
Have you ever wondered how your insurer works out the cost of your premiums? Emma Butcher, Head of Education at Towergate, joined our partners at Pearson Webb Consulting on The Safer Schools Podcast to discuss just what goes into an independent school’s risk profile.
July 02, 2024
Businesses facing disruption is nothing new. Many are exposed to incidents ranging from minor to major all the time, including IT system failures, cyber incidents, power outages, major losses, i.e. fire or flood at site, epidemics or natural disasters.
April 19, 2024
Cybersecurity threats are an increasing risk to individuals and businesses of all sizes - and care homes are no different.
March 01, 2024
Looking after our mental health is just as important as our physical health.
February 08, 2024
Long-term sickness is a period of continuous absence lasting four weeks or more. Managers often need clarification on what support they are required to offer those absent on long term sick or what steps they should reasonably take to manage the situation.
February 06, 2024
In your search for staff absence insurance, here's what you need to know:
February 06, 2024
Learn about your responsibility, as an employer, for domiciliary care staff who drive at work.
January 12, 2024
Towergate's top tips on how to prepare your care business to avoid winter related hazards.
December 28, 2023
Read our guide to setting up a domiciliary care company, including getting the right insurance.
December 19, 2023