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Acres Insurance Director Nigel Wellings visits Ukraine in ‘Driving Ukraine’ support convoy

NewsBy gspencer24 Oct 23

Last week, Acres Insurance Director Nigel Wellings returned from his latest trip to Ukraine where, alongside a group of volunteers, he safely delivered six 4-wheel drive vehicles and supplies kindly…

Insulation certification withdrawals no need for concern

NewsBy gspencer11 Aug 23

Insurance broker provides guidance for any new-build cold store plans. Fruit growers with cold or controlled atmosphere stores are being reassured there are no immediate certification or insurance implications, following…

Three-pronged approach to reduce risks this harvest

NewsBy gspencer11 Aug 23

Machinery checks, operator licences and safety of seasonal staff crucial to minimise insurance risks. With the combines rolling across the country, landowners and contractors are being urged to follow a…

Acres Insurance supports ‘Driving Ukraine'

Acres Insurance supports ‘Driving Ukraine’

NewsBy gspencer7 Jun 23

Acres Insurance Brokers is extremely proud to have organised and donated insurance for a vehicle that was part of a recent convoy to the Ukrainian military in Lviv. You may…

How to create alternative streams of income from biodiversity net gain

How to create alternative streams of income from biodiversity net gain

RuralBy gspencer28 Jul 21

Alongside carbon capture and regenerative farming, Biodiversity Net Gain is becoming a buzz word for how farmers can use their natural capital to create alternate income streams in the absence…

Young and seasonal drivers

Young and seasonal drivers

RuralBy gspencer22 Jul 21

Many farm businesses recruit seasonal harvest workers who are under the age of 25. When recruiting young workers who will be responsible for driving tractors and other farm vehicles, it…

Why your farm business needs a Mobile Phone Policy

Why your farm business needs a Mobile Phone Policy?

NewsBy gspencer22 Jul 21

The government is looking to tighten up the law regarding mobile phone use when driving. Currently, it is only an offence to be using a hand-held device when performing a…

Minimising claims and down time during silage season

Minimising claims and down time during silage season

RuralBy gspencer18 May 21

The silage season is often high-pressure, fast-moving and with long hours. With working conditions like these, accidents may seem inevitable. Whilst your insurer will usually pay out for these accidents,…

Why careful consideration of liability indemnity limits is of key importance

Why careful consideration of liability indemnity limits is of key importance

NewsBy gspencer17 May 21

We, at Acres, often have the conversation about public liability cover when we deal with our agricultural clients and their residential properties. We recommend that they consider increased indemnity limits…

Do your sums insured reflect the recent increase in lamb values?

Do your sums insured reflect the recent increase in lamb values?

News, RuralBy gspencer13 May 21

Producers selling lambs and ewes in the run up to Brexit amid fears of decreasing values, wet weather making finishing lambs a challenge and limited imports have all contributed to…

Why Use an Insurance Broker?

Why Use an Insurance Broker?

NewsBy gspencer12 May 21

We often get asked what the benefits are of using an insurance broker. The misconception is often that it is a more costly way of getting the insurance you need,…

Suckler Cows and Calves: Your responsibilities and public liability

Suckler Cows and Calves: Your responsibilities and public liability

RuralBy gspencer12 May 21

Cows and their calves on footpaths at this time of year are a cause of concern, both for farmers and for those using the footpaths. In an ideal world, diverting…

Changes to electrical safety inspections for residential landlords

Changes to electrical safety inspections for residential landlords

NewsBy gspencer8 Apr 21

From April 1st 2021, new laws mean that all existing residential rental properties will need an electrical safety inspection (EICR) every 5 years. The EICR highlights any urgent work which…

Budget 2021 and its implications for farming businesses

Budget 2021 and its implications for farming businesses

RuralBy gspencer19 Feb 21

It’s been a week since the Budget 2021 announcement and, now the dust has settled, Acre’s Sarah Attwood summarises what the implications are for farming businesses.   130% first-year capital…

Can I survive without BPS?

Can I survive without BPS?

RuralBy gspencer19 Feb 21

Berrys’ Partner and Business Consultant, William Tongue, gives his view on how to prepare for the end of the Basic Payment Scheme A client emailed recently, explained he was worrying…

install heating in your farm buildings-what_you_need to know

Feeling the chill? Before you install heating in your farm buildings, here is what you need to know.

RuralBy gspencer19 Feb 21

All farm buildings are insured as being unheated unless stated otherwise. Therefore, you must disclose any heating in any farm buildings to your broker to be included on your policy,…

Rural, farm thefts – Which items are being targeted

Rural, farm thefts – Which items are being targeted and how to avoid becoming a target

RuralBy gspencer19 Feb 21

There have been a number of rural thefts over the past few months in Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas, with farming businesses being warned to be extra vigilant. Here are…

Converting buildings for commercial use

Converting buildings for commercial use

RuralBy gspencer19 Feb 21

Having a diversified income stream is a vital way for many farming businesses to ensure a positive cashflow and to weather any storms such as reduced yields or changes in…

Acres - Choosing an insurer

Choosing an insurer

RuralBy gspencer11 Feb 21

I’m looking to change my farm insurance. How do I chose the right insurance provider for my farming business?   Ask in any Facebook group or on any forum for…

To snowplough or not to snowplough?

To snowplough or not to snowplough?

RuralBy gspencer9 Feb 21

Here is the insurance perspective on whether or not you should offer your services to clear roads and commercial properties when it snows.   We have been fortunate/unfortunate (delete as…

Getting liability insurance right could avoid catastrophe

Getting liability insurance right could avoid catastrophe

RuralBy gspencer7 Jan 21

Simple, low-cost solution avoids concerns over inadequate cover amid escalating court awards The consequences of receiving a liability claim that exceeds your insurance policy indemnity limit could be catastrophic, warns…

Is this the path to sustainable farming

Is this the path to sustainable farming?

RuralBy gspencer4 Dec 20

On Monday, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveals their ‘Path to Sustainable Farming’, setting out the planned changes to agricultural policy in England from 1st January 2021…

Damage to property by vehicles – Where you stand

Damage to property by vehicles – Where you stand

RuralBy gspencer27 Nov 20

It’s the time of year when, despite the heavy rainfall and standing water on the fields, inevitably a car, van or lorry driver will manage to get stuck, usually somewhere…

Do your insurance renewals only arrive 2-3 days before your renewal date

Do your insurance renewals only arrive 2-3 days before your renewal date?

NewsBy gspencer10 Nov 20

It never ceases to amaze me how many times we are contacted by potential clients requesting a quotation for their insurance portfolio at the very last minute, 2-4 days prior…

The Client, The Challenge and The Solution

The Client, The Challenge and The Solution – Insuring a high risk business

Case StudyBy gspencer29 Oct 20

Acres Insurance Brokers secured cover for a complex, high-risk, fresh produce business in the midst of a global pandemic and nationwide lockdown. The Client Our client is one of, if…

Check your Insurance on Classic Modern Tractors

Check your Insurance on Classic Modern Tractors

RuralBy gspencer22 Oct 20

The second-hand tractor market has seen a huge surge in demand, and prices for more simple, mechanically robust machines have rocketed over the last 3 years. The people buying them…

DEFRA scraps EU’s greening requirements for 2021

DEFRA scraps EU’s greening requirements for 2021

RuralBy gspencer29 Jul 20

DEFRA scraps EU’s greening requirements for 2021, as time runs out for farmers to give feedback on the new ELM scheme   Welcome news from the Department for Environment, Food…

A year in the life of Acres Insurance Brokers | Cereals 2020

A year in the life of Acres Insurance Brokers | Cereals 2020

NewsBy gspencer10 Jun 20

This time last year, we were standing in a very muddy, very cold field, promoting the start of Acres Insurance Brokers at The Cereals Event. We were an unrecognised, new…

Farming businesses selling direct to consumers

Farming businesses selling direct to consumers – What you need to know

NewsBy gspencer27 May 20

At Acres Insurance, we are huge advocates of supporting British farmers and farming! Despite all the challenges that the coronavirus outbreak has caused with the food chain, one positive to…

Supporting our Dairy Farmers

Supporting our Dairy Farmers

RuralBy gspencer14 May 20

Good news for dairy farmers last week! The government announced funding to support eligible dairy farming businesses with access to up to £10,000 each. This is to help them cope…

Acres provides Hospital staff with homecooked meals

Acres provides Hospital staff with homecooked meals

NewsBy gspencer6 May 20

150 nutritious meals donated to Kettering General Hospital staff, made with British produce! Acres Insurance Brokers,  national farm insurance specialist at Brigstock, Northamptonshire HQ, donates 150 meals to support local…

Challenging Times: How Acres can be an asset

Challenging Times: How Acres can be an asset

RuralBy gspencer28 Apr 20

We have lost count of how many times we have said, “Speak to your insurance broker to ensure that you are covered” when giving insurance advice. Buying a new tractor?…

Coronavirus government support for agriculture and rural businesses

Update: Coronavirus government support for agriculture and rural businesses

NewsBy gspencer3 Apr 20

The Coronavirus pandemic has led to a raft of new schemes and legislation to support individuals and businesses through a challenging period.   Last week we explained the relevance of…

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