Markham Insights & News

The holiday season is here, it’s a time of joy, celebration, and thoughtful giving. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of year that opportunists know there are gifts waiting to be given and could be easy pickings.  In the unfortunate event of loss, theft or damage, the...

Winter should be a time to enjoy, and you should be looking to embrace all of the best aspects of it in your home. It may sound strange, but if you do the right preparation in your home, Winter can actually be more enjoyable and comforting than the heat of Summer....

With many concerned with recent economic events and cost of living on everyone’s minds some are investing within their homes providing long-term benefits such as wood burning stoves &/or reopening chimneys to keep ever increasing costs down. Costs can vary but...

As you may have already seen on the news or even currently experiencing, large parts of the UK are being subjected to heavy rain resulting in flash floods for many areas. By their very nature, floods are quick to arrive offering little warning for homeowners and yet...

At this time of year, it’s hard not to notice the sun setting a few minutes earlier each day. Before long, darkness will have fallen before the working day is done. As well as signalling the end of summer, this change of seasons exposes homeowners to an increased risk...

Properties that have knotweed and other invasive plants can become problematic very quickly. These plants can pose significant risks to property value, structural integrity, and overall aesthetics. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate these issues...

As the popularity of e-bikes and electric scooters continues to soar, so does the hidden risk of fire hazards associated with the lithium-ion batteries that power them. While these devices offer convenience, efficiency, and eco-friendliness, they also come with...

The changes that were due to come into place for centrally monitored alarm systems, under the “BT all IP by 2025” initiative have been extended until 2027, instead of 2025. This gives the 225,000 plus users more time to migrate from the landline based system, onto the...

As a high net worth insurance broker, you are entrusted with safeguarding the substantial assets of affluent clients. One critical aspect of this responsibility is ensuring that their high-value properties are adequately insured. A key factor in this process is...

The insurance industry is always subject to micro and macro economic fluctuations that both brokers and end clients need to take into account. As brokers at the coalface, here are a few predictions that we think will be important in the months and years to come....