Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers

12/06/2026

When it comes to IT security, zero trust security means that you take nothing for granted. Every user, device, and application will be authorised for every access request, no matter who, what, or where they are.

In this post we outline how a zero trust security framework operates in practice, and explore whether zero trust security is the best system for SMEs: https://anthonyjones.com/what-zero-trust-security/

Zero trust security means taking nothing for granted when it comes to IT security. Find out more about the benefits and how to implement a zero trust policy.

11/06/2026

The majority of the next generation of drivers might only be qualified to drive automatic vehicles. This raises some interesting questions for fleet drivers.

Should you future proof your fleet through switching all of your vehicles to automatic? Or will it always be best practice to have a certain proportion of manual licence drivers to hand, just in case?

And if so, what percentage of your fleet drivers should have a manual licence?

In this post we explore why automatic is becoming the default for younger drivers, and discuss how this might affect your fleet: https://anthonyjones.com/percentage-fleet-drivers-manual-licence/

While the majority of HGVs are automatic, and more drivers hold automatic licencex, we ask whether you need to ensure you still have some manual licence holders.

10/06/2026

So you’ve suddenly found yourself with an empty commercial building. What now?

In this post, we explore the key risks for empty commercial properties, and how you can prevent them. We then give you some ideas for what you can do with your commercial property in the long-term: https://ow.ly/f6EK50Z8wbv

Find out more about empty commercial property risks and you can prevent them in both the short term and what to do with empty commercial buildings long term.

09/06/2026

Bridge strikes are more common than you might think, with one study suggesting that a vehicle hits a bridge once every five hours.

In this post we explain what a bridge strike is, and explore the potential costs of these incidents. We also discuss some strategies that could help your fleet drivers avoid bridge strikes: https://ow.ly/eYaF50Z8wbh

Bridge strikes are a common issue for HGVs and tall vehicles. Find out how you can prevent these costly errors and what policies fleets can introduce to help.

08/06/2026

Tracking your company cars means taking steps to understand exactly where every car in your fleet is at any given time. In this way, you can gain insights into your drivers’ mileage, fuel use, and other factors that could help you improve the overall efficiency of your fleet.

In this post we explore the benefits of tracking your company cars, before discussing how you can implement a tracking system while respecting your employees’ privacy and avoiding any potential legal issues: https://ow.ly/x0OW50Z8wbb

Tracking your company cars means you can ensure you know where every vehicle in your fleet is. See the benefits of tracking and ways you can track your fleet.

05/06/2026

As a fleet manager, it’s important that you can count on your drivers.

You also have a legal duty to ensure that your drivers are fit to operate their vehicles, under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

In this post we discuss some driver screening techniques that will help you build a competent and safe fleet of drivers: https://anthonyjones.com/driving-screening-hgv-guide/

Being able to count on your drivers is essential for all fleet managers. See our step-by-step guide for screening your drivers to hire the best and most reliable.

04/06/2026

Since the introduction of the Online Safety Act, VPN use has surged in the UK. One provider reported a 1,800% rise in daily sign-ups.

Unfortunately, certain VPNs may pose a risk to your business’s cybersecurity. So in this post, we discuss how a VPN policy can help you protect your business without infringing on your employees’ rights: https://ow.ly/lcsj50Z3571

With more widespread use of VPNs, find out how your employees using personal VPNs coule pose a risk to your business’s cybersecurity and how to manage it.

03/06/2026

An unoccupied commercial building is vulnerable to theft, vandalism, and squatting. Beyond this, if something goes wrong while the building’s unoccupied, it could be days, or even weeks, before the issue’s found. So any minor issues could soon snowball into major disasters.

In this post we discuss ways you can secure your empty and unoccupied commercial building, and how you can ensure you get the cover you need for your property: https://anthonyjones.com/how-secure-empty-unoccupied-commercial-building/

Unoccupied commercial buildings are more vulnerable to theft and damage. Find out how to help keep your empty building secure and protect it from damage.

02/06/2026

After someone passes away, you might have to take care of their property. Whether someone stands to inherit the property, or you intend to sell it, the first thing to sort out is home insurance.

In this post we outline everything you need to know about insuring a house after death: https://anthonyjones.com/insuring-a-house-after-death/

01/06/2026

In March 2026, a major fire broke out at a v**e shop near Glasgow Central Station. This fire affected a number of the surrounding businesses, many of which were temporarily unable to trade following the blaze.

If you were unable to trade after an unexpected event, would your business interruption insurance cover you?

In this post we explain the three different types of business interruption insurance, and discuss how you can ensure you have all the cover you’d need to help you stay afloat should you ever need to make a claim: https://anthonyjones.com/types-business-interruption-insurance/

There are three main types of business interruption insurance. Find out what they are and what each type means for your policy and how your business is covered.