If a client demands a higher level of insurance than an umbrella offers, would they refuse to take on that person?
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the client, or the umbrella?Originally posted by ladymuck View PostIf a client demands a higher level of insurance than an umbrella offers, would they refuse to take on that person?
if the brolly standard insurance is too low, take supplementary insurance (pay the brolly a bit more).
the client can do what they like, as you should know by now.
you're the one closest to them.
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Soz, I meant the brolly.Originally posted by BR14 View Postthe client, or the umbrella?
if the brolly standard insurance is too low, take supplementary insurance (pay the brolly a bit more).
the client can do what they like, as you should know by now.
you're the one closest to them.
maybe you're overthinking it?
Ok. Not done umbrella for so long that I didn't know if they'd uplift their insurances for a pernickety client.
Yes, most likely I am overthinking. I have a habit of swinging between overanalysis and ah, feck it.Comment
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yeh, i know the feeling.Originally posted by ladymuck View PostSoz, I meant the brolly.
Ok. Not done umbrella for so long that I didn't know if they'd uplift their insurances for a pernickety client.
Yes, most likely I am overthinking. I have a habit of swinging between overanalysis and ah, feck it.
i don't know that the brolly can up the cover, but they should be able to.
they'll have a bulk arrangement with the insurer.
they want the business, best to pick your own brolly, if poss, use Lucy maybe?.
remember this first rule.
DON'T PANIC
and remember your towel.Comment
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If the agency/client want a higher level of insurance, then the umbrella can speak to their insurers to increase it in your specific instance. It doesn't even have to be a change across the board. Insurers may increase it without a charge.
I've had to do this in the past for certain contractors.
Thanks
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Thank you, good to know.Originally posted by DolanContractorGroup View PostIf the agency/client want a higher level of insurance, then the umbrella can speak to their insurers to increase it in your specific instance. It doesn't even have to be a change across the board. Insurers may increase it without a charge.
I've had to do this in the past for certain contractors.
Thanks
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Originally posted by BR14 View Postyeh, i know the feeling.
i don't know that the brolly can up the cover, but they should be able to.
they'll have a bulk arrangement with the insurer.
they want the business, best to pick your own brolly, if poss, use Lucy maybe?.
remember this first rule.
DON'T PANIC
and remember your towel.
thanking you
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Hey! I recommend you loads too!Originally posted by lucyclarityumbrella View Post
thanking you
Damn favouritism that is.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostHey! I recommend you loads too!
Damn favouritism that is.
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Forget the love. Where is my bloody ipad?Originally posted by lucyclarityumbrella View Post
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