Unoccupied Home Insurance: Understanding the Risks and How to Manage Them

Unoccupied Home Insurance

With increasing numbers of properties across the UK standing empty – whether due to probate delays, renovation projects, or a change in circumstances. Many are unaware that leaving a property vacant can significantly affect both the cost and scope of their insurance cover. What is an Unoccupied Property? Most insurers define a property as “unoccupied” […]

Lithium Battery Fire Risk UK | Safety Advice for Homes & Businesses

Safety Guidance for Homes and Businesses Lithium-ion battery fires are rising rapidly across the UK, creating a growing risk for both households and SME businesses. The recent devastating fire in Glasgow has again highlighted this risk. These batteries power many everyday devices including smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools and electric vehicles. While generally safe when […]

Desktop vs Site Rebuild Cost Assessments | Munro-Greenhalgh

K business and property owners reviewing buildings, machinery and business interruption sums insured to avoid underinsurance.

Do You Really Know What Your Building Would Cost to Rebuild? One of the most common issues we see in commercial and residential property insurance is inaccurate rebuild sums insured. The problem isn’t usually deliberate — it’s simply that property owners don’t always understand how rebuild costs are calculated, or when a more detailed assessment is […]

The Hidden Risk of Underinsurance for UK Businesses in 2025

Why now is the time to act – an update from our news article from last year. As a UK-based insurance broker, we at Munro-Greenhalgh continually emphasise that securing cover is only part of the equation — being adequately covered matters even more. The issue of underinsurance remains a pervasive, often hidden threat for small […]

Citroen “STOP-DRIVE” air-bag recall – why it matters for your insurance

Citroën UK (now part of Stellantis) has issued an urgent stop-drive notice for 2009-2019 Citroën C3 (2nd generation) and DS 3 (1st generation) models fitted with Takata front-driver airbags. If the recall code NQ3 appears when you run your VIN through the official checker (see here), you must immediately park the car and arrange a […]

Protecting the most important asset – You and your staff – part 2

Private Medical Insurance In today’s fast-paced business environment, the most valuable asset any company possesses isn’t its technology, premises, or intellectual property – it’s its people. Employees drive innovation, deliver services, and represent the business to your customers. Looking after their health and wellbeing isn’t just a moral responsibility – it’s a strategic investment. One […]