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Important Fire Safety Notice for Tenants | E-Bikes and E-Scooters: Lithium Battery Risks in Your Home

Tuesday 12th August 2025 Uncategorized No Comments

Why this matters This notice is to inform homeowners and tenants of a serious and growing fire risk associated with the storage and charging of e-bikes and e-scooters inside residential properties. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in e-bikes and e-scooters, can overheat, catch fire, or even explode if damaged, overcharged, or charged with incompatible equipment. These […]

The Realities of Underinsurance: Watch Now ▶️

Thursday 20th March 2025 Uncategorized No Comments

How Are Storms Impacting the UK Insurance Market?

Wednesday 18th September 2024 Uncategorized No Comments

In recent years, the UK has seen an increase in the intensity and frequency of storms, with names like Arwen, Ciara, and Eunice making headlines for their destructive impacts. As climate change continues to shape weather patterns, this trend is only expected to worsen, with potentially significant repercussions for homeowners, businesses, and the insurance industry. […]

Why sometimes a “difficult risk” really isn’t that difficult!

Wednesday 28th August 2024 Uncategorized No Comments

As an MGA that prides itself on writing risks “where there is a story to be told”, it often means we are faced with difficult or challenging risks. Sometimes, a bit more factfinding and a few more questions can make even the most complex cases pretty straightforward. We frequently see risks with CCJ’s, adverse claims […]

Household Rebuild Values

Friday 9th August 2024 Uncategorized No Comments

At Choice Insurance, we are asked frequently about the right rebuild value. Accurately determining the rebuild cost of your property is essential for adequate home insurance coverage. This figure represents the amount needed to reconstruct your home from the ground up in the event of a catastrophic event. Here are the key factors to consider: […]

BT Redcare to Cease Services

Thursday 25th July 2024 Uncategorized No Comments

BT Redcare, the UK's largest alarm signalling service, is to close its services from 1st August 2025. On 1st February 2024, BT announced that it will be closing its BT Redcare operations. For over 30 years, BT Redcare has been one of the most recognised names in security and its closure will mean potentially significant changes for a number […]

Multi-Occupancy Building Insurance

Thursday 18th January 2024 Uncategorized No Comments

We wanted to take this opportunity to write to you in relation to some important changes to FCA rules surrounding residential multi-occupancy building insurance. You will no doubt be aware that from 31st December, intermediaries will be required to provide additional information to certain customers purchasing property insurance covering multiple properties in order to protect […]

Choice Insurance Partner with Flood Re

Friday 28th July 2023 Uncategorized No Comments

Choice are delighted to announce our new partnership with Flood Re. It is estimated that around 5.3 million properties in the UK are at risk of flooding, costing in excess of £1.1 billion in damages. Our partnership with Flood Re is a commitment to our brokers and their clients to offer access to affordable insurance […]

Choice Welcomes Ascot as New Capacity Partner

Tuesday 18th July 2023 Uncategorized No Comments

We are delighted to introduce our newest capacity partner, Ascot Syndicate 1414 at Lloyd’s, managed by Ascot Underwriting Limited. When it comes to providing comprehensive insurance solutions, Ascot Syndicate 1414 stands out from the crowd. Boasting impressive ratings assigned to Lloyd’s of London, including A+ (Strong) from Standard & Poor’s, AA- (Very Strong) from Fitch, […]

MGA leaders on the key to success

Thursday 16th February 2023 Uncategorized No Comments

MGA leaders on the key to success Service with a smile is one of the more established precepts of what it means to deliver exceptional client service. So it stands to reason that the long-standing success of the Choice Insurance Agency team is predicated on its commitment to managing the needs of its partners with […]