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Do I NEED Employers Liability Insurance for an Apprentice?
That time may have come where you're wondering whether or not to take on an apprentice. Worklife has gone somewhat crazy these past 18 months. Hence, tradesmen or women across the UK consider passing on their skills and taking on an extra pair of hands. You may be wondering f you need to have a certain level of insurance in place to do so. That's why Rhino Trade Insurance is here today, to help you with a popular question we get asked and whet...
The Different Personalities You Meet On-Site
We all know that working in the trades, you come across a variety of characters. It can sometimes be like something from a Monty Python sketch. Now we aren't here to throw shade on anyone. We love all the stories that come out of the building sites. Whether you've worked with a proper, knees up, Jack-the-lad or classic old school chippy. Everyone you come across on-site will be a character. So today, we're sharing our favourite's. Can you gues...
What Does Public Liability Insurance Cover?
All of the team at Rhino Trade Insurance love a handy and helpful guide - who doesn't? Whether it's on how to start a YouTube channel, what makes the perfect English breakfast, or what exactly Public Liability Insurance covers.
Professional Indemnity vs Public Liability Insurance: What is the Difference?
Hot off the press, Rhino Trade Insurance has done it again, boiling down all that nitty, gritty insurance jargon and helping you better understand the major differences between Professional Indemnity Insurance and Public Liability Insurance. Who needs them? Are they even helpful? How much will a claim cost? They’re just some of the questions tradespeople have about these popular cover options. So saddle up and get ready for some of the most he...
The Best Radio Stations For Tradesmen On-Site
Come one, come all. Picture the scene, you are sitting with the family on Christmas morning, and they present you with a wrapped gift. You peel off the paper and find they have collected their pocket money to get you a brand-spanking-new radio for work! AMAZING! Now, this isn’t something groundbreaking. You’ll have had a radio on-site before, but as the season of giving is almost upon up, we thought we’d let you in on the best radio stations t...
Employers’ Liability vs Public Liability Insurance: What's The Difference?
Here at Rhino, we understand that running your own business in any trade can be a tough task, especially if you have employees or sub-contractors working for you. From payslips to HR, dealing with additional workers can cause additional hassle in making your business work (least of all deciding on who’s making the next round of brews!).
Trade Insurance - Can I Change Provider?
Whether you are a tradesman or woman looking to change your gas engineers insurance, plumbing and heating insurance or any other type of trade insurance, you have come to the right place for the answer! Rhino Trade Insurance offers a variety of tradesman insurance policies and has carefully designed individual coverage options for every trade in the UK. So you may be thinking “this sounds great, but am I able to change my insurance provider?”....
Our Favourite Podcasts To Listen To On-Site
Trying to find a podcast to listen to these days isn’t difficult at all. What with the lockdown and every man, woman and their dog starting a podcast, we thought that we’d bring you a list of some of our favourites that you can listen to whilst on site. Podcasts have become a super popular way of passing the time at work, as opposed to traditional radio. So let’s take a look at our handy list now.
The Future of Gas Boilers in the UK
One of the hot topics around town at the moment is the future of gas boilers in the UK. Millions of homes across the country are heated this way, and many climate change fighters are targeting a fundamental shift in this area. Figures recently released highlighted that gas boilers in the UK produce twice as much climate-heating carbon emissions as all of the nation's gas-fired power stations combined.
The Best Halloween Costumes This Year!
We know, some people despise Halloween, but some people love it and it seems to be growing year on year. That’s why we want to share some of the best costumes you can wear this year, whether you fancy a bit of banter on-site, you are going to a spooky event or going to a family party, we have all your ghost and ghouls needs, covered!
How To Make An Insurance Claim
If you’re reading this, you most likely have taken out some form of tradesman insurance policy. Whether that’s Public Liability Insurance, Tools in Transit cover, Employers’ Liability Insurance or any of our other policies, you may be looking to find out how to make a claim.
RhinoWatch: What To Watch This Month - October 2021
At Rhino Trade Insurance, we don’t just offer the best insurance policies. We are a team who enjoy all sorts of wonderful things. That’s why we went around the office this month and asked for suggestions on what you NEED to watch right now! Take a look, watch the shows and let us know if we did good suggestions or bad suggestions :D
Should I become a bricklayer?
Cast your mind back to your school days; you were given options, and it seemed like the decisions you made would shape your entire career. Now with some careful research, we've come up with some reasons why you should consider becoming a bricklayer, what it entails, the risks and why you would need bricklayer insurance. Enjoy!
A-Z of Tradesman Insurance
When you're searching for tradesman insurance, many confusing and frankly foreign-sounding words can sneak their way onto your policies. Never fear, cause just like Batman in Gotham City, Rhino Trade Insurance is here to help you better understand your policy documents with a handy A-Z guide of tradesman insurance.
What happens if you have no Public Liability Insurance?
Public Liability Insurance isn't obligatory, but it's worth considering as it can form a shield around you financially should someone take legal action against you for property damage or injury. It protects the interests of both the public and your clients and applies at your premises and others'.
What is a Public Liability Insurance claim?
Rhino Trade Insurance has assisted thousands of tradesmen across the UK to successfully win compensation after suffering a personal injury through public liability insurance. Today, Rhino Trade Insurance wanted to explain a public liability claim and how you can start one today.
Top Tips for Cheaper Van Insurance
Finding affordable van insurance that suits your vehicle or fleet is time-consuming, and there are many things to consider. We're all looking for a deal, and there are changes you can make to help bring your premium down. We've put together some top tips when looking for van insurance so you can get the best possible deal for your business.
Rhino Meets Phil - Our Brand New Marketing Communications Manager
At Rhino Trade Insurance, we wanted to add a touch of personality to our brand. Today, Rhino Meets Phil, he has a love for Guitar, Downton Abbey and Tottenham Hotspur (yes, we laughed too).
The Ins and Outs of Tool Insurance
We've talked previously about the importance of tool insurance. This type of cover protects tradesmen from the hefty costs of replacing their tools if they're lost, damaged or stolen. If you drive a van for commercial purposes, you will almost certainly want to consider our tools in transit insurance. Be mindful that most van insurance premiums don't cover the cost of tool insurance, and this is an optional extra that you will need to weigh up.
The Cheapest Commercial Vehicles to Insure
When you're considering buying a van for your business, there are lots of things you must take into account - its purpose, running costs, and van insurance are all high on the list!
