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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, as time runs out for farmers to give feedback on the new ELM scheme Welcome news from the Department for Environment, Food…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…