MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 06/10/12 — Swinton Commercial, one of the UK-s leading brokers of business and , is advising business owners to ensure that their premises are fully maintained in preparation for the severe weather conditions.
The Met Office has placed parts of the country on high alert – in particular those living in exposed coastal areas in the south west and Wales – with up to three inches of rainfall, and gale force winds of 70mph expected in parts of the UK.
Flooding can spell disaster for businesses, leading to long-term damage and expensive repairs, which in turn can impact on day-to-day productivity.
With this in mind, Swinton Commercial is offering the following tips to business owners looking to safeguard their premises from the effects of the extreme wet weather:
Brian Greenfield, Chartered Insurance Broker at , said: “Damage caused by flooding is a serious issue for business owners which can lead to costly repairs and long-term structural damage to the premises. We would advise business owners – in particular those who operate in flood-prone areas – to prepare for all eventualities in case the worst should happen. Having the correct business insurance policy can also provide additional cover, should your business be affected.”
Notes to Editors:
About Swinton Commercial:
As one of the UK-s leading commercial insurance brokers, Swinton Commercial has the expertise and industry knowledge to provide you with highly competitive business insurance that-s tailored to your needs.
With 34 branches across the UK, including 19 regional centres, Swinton Commercial has quickly established itself as the UK-s local broker, offering a dedicated team of advisors with specialist industry knowledge in many sectors.
Your local Commercial Account Executive has an in-depth understanding of the insurance market in your area and will arrange a face-to-face appointment with you, taking the time to thoroughly understand your business and its specific requirements.
We cater for most types of business – from small start-ups to well-established organisations, comparing quotes from leading UK insurers to find you the right level of insurance, at the right price.
What-s more, our award-winning offering has over 80,000 business customers – and we-re growing fast.
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Contacts:
SKV Communications
Anna Goulding and Alyssa Harrison
0161 838 7770