Stanmore Insurance, the broker behind Nursery Scheme dot2dot, last night was crowned ‘Schemes Broker of the Year’ at the prestigious Insurance Times Awards held at the O2 in London. Stanmore’s award scheme beat 11 other schemes brokers to the prize. Speaking about the event in their publication, the Insurance Times said, “The awards, celebrate the…
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The winter months are always a concern for businesses particularly when roads and pathways become hazardous, in particular when you face snow and ice. We thought it would be helpful if we shared our experience of claims we have faced and the practical tips for protecting your nursery. Over a number of years, we have…
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The dot2dot team had a great time catching up with our strategic partners last week at the 1st annual dot2dot partner meet-up. We discussed the key challenges the sector and highlighted the threats and opportunities that 2018 will bring. We heard from each of our partners on what they do to support dot2dot clients, their 2017 success stories and…
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Stanmore Insurance Brokers has been named a finalist in the Broker of the Year award scheme organised by the Insurance Times. The Insurance Times Awards are one of the most coveted accolades within the insurance industry and Stanmore is absolutely delighted that their children’s day nursery scheme dot2dot has been recognised for its ongoing success….
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There multiple considerations to be aware of when it comes to the 30 hours free childcare scheme. One such consideration is managing lunch and snack times. Will you be allowing children to bring a packed lunch? How do you manage allergies? We have spoken to legal advisors and they suggest: Blanket bans for health and…
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More and more nursery clients are contacting us to discuss their business developments and project management. Projects often include extensions to their premises to accommodate more children, renovating properties into nurseries and in some cases building new nurseries. This is all very exciting for the clients and it is wonderful for us to observe our…
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As the UK’s leading provider of nursery insurance, dot2dot bring tailored protection and peace of mind to clients across the country. Established in 2003, dot2dot are a trusted brand within the nursery sector. Their focus on understanding the specific insurance needs of early-years providers, has resulted in them being the number one choice, for 1700…
Continue reading "Life’s a picnic, as nursery insurer dot2dot launches its new look"It is important to understand the financial stability rating of the insurance company. Many nurseries have been affected by Gable Insurance being placed in liquidation on 21 November 2016. So, what does this mean for nurseries insured with this company and, more importantly, what guidance is there to ensure nursery owners do not find themselves…
Continue reading "The financial stability rating of the insurance company"I know from personal experience that owning a business can at times be a stressful experience. The responsibilities we face on a daily basis include areas such as Employment Law, Health & Safety and Financial Obligations not to mention our Regulatory Requirements. Life gets even harder when these regulations change and we all know that…
Continue reading "The Importance of Directors & Officers Liability Insurance"The rising costs of malicious software attacks and staff-related breaches highlights the need for companies to take action, Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey said at the recent Infosecurity Europe event. He was speaking at the launch of “The Information Security Breaches Survey 2015”, which has been prepared for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills…
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