The BSGA provides members only with practical help with a number of issues including:
Planning Regulations
If you need help understanding planning regulations or need advice on a particular project you can call the BSGA helpline on 01733 230033. You will be given the information you need immediately or, in some cases, we will discuss your problem with a specialist in planning matters and get back to you with the answers.
Insurance
Many members of the sign and graphics trade have seen insurance costs rise in recent years along with escalating claims. A number of underlying trends have contributed to the hardening of the insurance market, but key factors have been:
• Spiralling liability claims from the “blame and claim” society
• Substantial property claims, resulting from repetitive winter flooding
• The continuing fallout from the terrorist attacks on September 11th
• A general lack of capacity in the markets.
This is why the British Sign and Graphics Association have a specialist insurance facility, which is tailor made to suit the needs of the trade. This facility is run by Willis, one of the world’s leading risk management and insurance intermediaries. With 26 offices nation-wide, Willis is committed to providing BGSA members with the highest levels of service.
Whilst other brokers have painstakingly reviewed all their individual risks and readjusted their rates, Willis has taken a more proactive stance by establishing a panel of Insurers who understand the sign and graphics industry, and by helping clients cut costs, through reducing risks and improving health and safety management.
Jane Whitehouse of Impact Signs, a BSGA member and Willis client says, “Willis have always been highly competitive, and provided us with an excellent service, responding to our every need with the utmost professionalism”.
For a quotation and further information please contact the Willis Business Development team as follows:-
Philip Derbyshire 01204 556234 philip.derbyshire@willis.com
Adam Coates 01204 556259 adam.coates@willis.com
Dan Lowis 01204 556221 daniel.lowis@willis.com
The British Sign and Graphics Association is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Willis Limited, an insurance intermediary authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Willis is bound by its rules in the conduct of its general insurance mediation activities. Details of Willis’s authorisation (registration number) can be checked by visiting the FSA’s Register which can be found on the website http://www.fsa.gov.uk/register or by contacting the FSA on 0845 606 1234.
Please note that as an Introducer Appointed Representative of Willis the BSGA can only refer your name and contact details to Willis. We are not able to give you advice on any general insurance products or the Willis services.
Pensions and Healthcare
Help and advice is available to members on Stakeholder and other pensions and on Healthcare schemes.
Legal
The BSGA is currently negotiating to put in place a scheme which will give members on-line access to a wide range of legal advice and help. The aim is to provide the initial advice free of charge and any subsequent services at advantageous rates.
Marketing
The services of the BSGA’s marketing advisers, Nottingham-based Bower Parnham Stewart, are available at reduced rates to members. An initial assessment of current marketing activities and an outline plan for meeting marketing objectives are provided FOC. Call Ray Stewart at BPS on 0115 981 8189 for further help and advice.
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