Coversure Peterborough

03/06/2026

Good news for . A new report has revealed that Peterborough is catching up with in terms of economic growth and regional importance. The latest 'State of the Region' report. The city has recorded business growth of 32.3 per cent since 2017-18 — the highest of any local authority area in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and significantly ahead of the regional average - and, unlike Cambridge, property is affordable. Peterborough ranks 30th (out of 63) on the Affordability Index, whereas Cambridge ranks as the second-least affordable, behind London. With business innovation, tourism, and manufacturing all growing, the future looks bright.

27/05/2026

Some much-needed good news for 's retailers, a £1.5m free parking trial is coming to the city centre. From later this year, free parking will be on offer after 3 pm, Monday to Friday, in four City Council-owned car parks in Peterborough city centre: Bishop’s Road, Car Haven, Riverside and Pleasure Fair Meadow. According to expert figures, such schemes can boost footfall by over 20% in the medium term, something the city's retailers are crying out for.

13/05/2026

A nice way to start the day. A 5-star Google review singing our Office Manager Dan's praises. Just goes to show that in , personal service matters. 'Great service from Dan. I needed cover for my business and fleet, and nothing was too much trouble. Went out of his way to explain the options and came back really quickly with a competitive quote from a quality insurer. Great to have an insurance broker you can speak to in Peterborough. Highly recommended.' https://loom.ly/qsYubO8

05/05/2026

's businesses need to be aware of a new cybersecurity threat. 'Strategic cargo theft' is when cybercriminals use AI to impersonate legitimate businesses, hijack shipments, and reroute deliveries. Incidents have risen by 60% since 2024 and are expected to soar in the coming years. It's yet another reminder as to why logistics firms need cyber .https://loom.ly/3x0y0sw

21/04/2026

It's official. Electric cars are now cheaper than petrol models. Autotrader has found that thanks to manufacturer discounts and government grants, the average new electric car is now priced at £42,620, compared to £43,405 for a new petrol model. Will this see the end of fossil fuelled cars?

16/04/2026

Another day, another worrying story about attacks. Gallagher has revealed that half of UK firms have been hit by executive impersonation as AI-driven fraud surges. Successful incidents cost £758,000 on average, with the most serious single events generating losses of between £1.1 million and £5 million. With cyber attacks becoming easier, smarter, and more expensive, shouldn't more firms have cyber ?
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Fraudsters have been posing as senior leaders, with deepfakes and social engineering

07/04/2026

Good news from the car industry, which saw a 6% year-on-year increase in registrations last month. Electric vehicles accounted for 23% of the total, which is great for Peterborough, given its leading role in transitioning to . Does this growth signal growing consumer confidence?
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31/03/2026

Peterborough is a year old! It was a year ago today that Andy opened his third Coversure office. With thousands of happy clients and a feefo rating of 4.5, it's been an amazing first year, and the future's looking even brighter!

25/03/2026

Great news for ! The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is to get £26 million in Government funding to develop brownfield land for new housing. Part of a £234 million national package announced for mayoral combined authorities across England, it will accelerate the economy and provide much-needed new homes. https://loom.ly/7l3_hwY

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17/03/2026

Range, the cost of public charging points, vehicle prices, and the cost of are just some of the concerns raised by owners in a new report. With diesel and petrol prices set to soar and with rationing on the cards, do fleet owners need to bite the bullet and make the transition to ?