Archive September 2010

Macbeth’s in Insurance Professional Magazine!!

22/09/2010 in Insurance Industry News

Macbeth’s were recently mentioned in an excellent article in Insurance Professional which is a leading publication from Axa Insurance.

Why not take a look by by clicking here

The Cost of Beauty

21/09/2010 in High Value Homes

One of my asscociates recently visited a client’s property and met a very risk aware client.

She had a number of vanity mirrors on dressing tables that looked out over the garden and rambling fields beyond. I advised her of the perils of vanity mirrors and how they can easily cause fires if angled in such a way to deflect the sun’s rays onto combustible material. She told me that she knew of this problem only too well and showed me the effects of what can happen. Fortunately, she was in the property at the time, smelt burning and discovered the smouldering makeup container and small chest of drawers before it had a chance to fully ignite and catch the curtains that were nearby and potentially engulf their house in flames.

They were underinsured. Following my visit the buildings went from £600,000 to just over £1,000,000, the contents from £125,000 to £150,000 and the antiques from £12,000 to just over £20,000. If the whole house had gone up including the general contents, fine arts and buildings they could potentially have been out of pocket to nearly £450,000!

If you would like more details about high value home insurance or advice regarding your sums insured, please contact Paul Macbeth ACII (Managing Director) on 0118 9452 944 or paul.macbeth@macbeths.co.uk

David Mann joins the Macbeth Team

21/09/2010 in The Macbeth Team

Reading based Macbeth Chartered Insurance Brokers (MCIB) have announced the appointment of David Mann as senior client manager.

Prior to joining MCIB, David was commercial account handler at Jelf Group. He has 25 years experience in the insurance sector having also worked for Axa as a motor fleet underwriter, and for BJP and AON in commercial account handling roles.

Paul Macbeth, Managing Director of MCIB said, “This is a terrific appointment for us as David brings a wealth of experience and expertise with him.

“He will be an important asset to our business as we strive to become recognised as the specialist insurance broker for both wealthy individuals and commercial organisations in Berkshire and surrounding counties, including the M4 and M3 corridors, and London.

“MCIB prides itself on providing a very high level of service to our clients and providing them with suitable professional advice on their insurance needs – underlined by our Chartered status.”

Mann said, “MCIB is a professional modern business with a fresh approach to insurance that offers experience, integrity and an extremely high level of personal customer service, and I look forward to being part of that team.

Mann Joins Macbeth

20/09/2010 in Press Room

Reading based Macbeth Chartered Insurance Brokers (MCIB) announces the appointment of David Mann as Senior Client Manager. Prior to joining MCIB, David was Commercial Account Handler at Jelf Group. He has 25 years‟ experience in the insurance sector having also worked for Axa as a Motor Fleet

Underwriter, and for BJP and AON in commercial account handling roles. Commenting on the appointment, Paul Macbeth, Managing Director of MCIB said, “This is a terrific appointment for us as David brings a wealth of experience and expertise with him. He will be an important asset to our business as we strive to become recognised as the specialist insurance broker for both wealthy individuals and commercial organisations in Berkshire and surrounding counties, including the M4 and M3 corridors, and London.

“MCIB prides itself on providing a very high level of service to our clients and providing them with suitable professional advice on their insurance needs – underlined by our Chartered status.”

David Mann said, “MCIB is a professional modern business with a fresh approach to insurance that offers experience, integrity and an extremely high level of personal customer service, and I look forward to being part of that team.”

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