Dear Supporting Broker, Many of you will be aware that Cigna Europe Insurance Company are pulling out of travel insurance in the UK. As a consequence of this, we are moving our Travel Plus scheme to new insurers. From 1st July 2017, the following changes will apply: New Insurer – we are delighted to announce that the new underwriter of Travel Plus is Zurich Insurance plc. Age limits –...
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On 4th June 2017, the Taxi Charity For Military Veterans† – run and funded by London’s cab drivers – took hundreds of World War II veterans on a final trip back to the beaches of Normandy. The trip included a remembrance service at the Pegasus Bridge Museum and trips to Bayeux and the beach at Arromanches. The veterans came from all over the UK for the 5 day trip...
READ MORE »Dear Supporting Broker, With effect from 1st June 2017, the standard rate of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is increasing to 12%. The PJH policies affected are: Euro Plus Coach Plus Drivers Coach Plus Breakdown Business Tour Operators Liability Quotations and policies issued from this date will attract the 12% IPT rate. Please note: The above change only applies to the standard IPT rate; the rate applicable to Travel products...
READ MORE »Dear Supporting Broker, We are delighted to bring you our latest PJH update. New restrictions on airline hand luggage As reported in many news stories, certain electronic items are now banned from being carried as hand luggage. Examples include laptops, tablet computers and phone chargers. This affects travellers on direct flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia and Saudi Arabia. Underwriters of PJH Travel Insurance products...
READ MORE »Increasing transparency and engagement at renewal in general insurance markets Dear Supporting Broker, From the 1st April 2017, the FCA rules about Renewals are changing. The new rules apply to: Renewal invitations sent by brokers from that date onwards (not for risks renewable on that date). Insurers and intermediaries selling retail insurance products. Existing consumers directly being offered renewal (not part of a group policy). The New Rules The...
READ MORE »As we are now in the peak holiday booking period, we are taking this opportunity to remind everyone of the key features and special benefits of one of our flagship products – Travel Plus. Travel Plus is the ideal policy for individuals, couples and families who require a comprehensive travel insurance policy, and with the ‘added value’ benefits gives travellers peace of mind and protection both before and during...
READ MORE »Dear Supporting Broker, On behalf of all of the PJH Team, can I wish you a happy and hopefully prosperous New Year. We will be updating existing products and indeed launching some new ones during the first quarter of 2017 – please look out for these. Many of you are now using our B2B system. We will be adding more of our products to this system early in the...
READ MORE »Many thanks to all the Brokers who entered our Christmas competition to win a case of wine. We are delighted to announce that the winners are… Thomas Carroll Private Clients of South Wales In addition to the winning shot of the team in their Christmas jumpers, Thomas Carroll also submitted a photo of their staff helping out with the panto at their supported charity, Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice....
READ MORE »Dear Supporting Broker, This is your chance to win a case of 12 bottles of wine for your office to celebrate Christmas with P J Hayman! We would like to see how you celebrate the Festive Season at work by sharing a photograph with us. It could be a ‘selfie’ in front of the office Christmas tree, a picture from your Christmas party or a shot of your team...
READ MORE »Dear Supporting Broker, We are pleased to provide details of Cancellationplan 2016/17 which are effective from 1st December 2016. Changes from 1st December 2016 A modest increase in premiums due to rising claims costs. Prices remain competitive and now start from only £7.85* New documentation: Click here to view the Sales Leaflet Click here to view the Policy Wording You can view our interactive website at www.cancellationplan.co.uk (please note,...
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