KBIS British Equestrian Insurance announce this week that the company has been sold to Specialist Risk Group, whose portfolio includes Lloyd’s broker Miles Smith and The Underwriting Exchange (TUE). KBIS British Equestrian Insurance have long been one of the UK’s leading independent horse insurance specialists having been purchased by Guy and Liz Prest in 1991. […]
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Dec
Dec
Worming Your Horse In Winter From Experts Westgate Labs There is one dangerous parasitic stage of the small redworm that we need to be particularly aware of when worming horses at this time of year, as it can have fatal consequences. Winter is the season to consider how we tackle the possibility of encysted redworm. […]
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While we are living in uncertain times we understand that looking more closely at your finances may be necessary, we therefore, wanted to offer some guidance on the possible alternative insurance solutions, as well as ways you can adjust your existing policy to reflect your current needs, saving money at the same time. The following […]
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Dec
Dec
Our horse’s wellbeing is always at the forefront of our mind, but what can we do to help keep our horses happy and healthy this winter? Horses are surprisingly well adapted to cope with extremes of temperature, as seen in Arab horses in the dessert. Our Native feral ponies get fat in the summer and use […]
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Jul
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We can provide cover for many types of trailers, including horse trailers, flatbed trailers, garden trailers, and box trailers. Trailer Insurance provides cover for accidental damage, fire, and theft. This means that any damage to the trailer caused by an accident, not fair wear and tear, would be covered by the policy, as well as […]
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Apr
Apr
When it comes to insuring your event horse there are a number of areas to consider, we have created the simple guide below to help explain each section of cover available. Mortality Insurance Mortality insurance covers your horse should he be killed, die or have to be put down by a vet because […]
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Apr
Apr
As riders we are always looking out for our horses and often forget about putting cover in place for ourselves. The British Eventing Personal Accident policy created in conjunction with KBIS provides cover for any accidents sustained whilst riding and handling horses, whether at home, schooling or out competing. The unpredictability of horses and eventing […]
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Apr
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It’s almost inevitable that at some stage during their life every horse or pony will have to be transported. Their early experiences can have a huge impact on how they travel in the future, therefore, it is vitally important that they have a pleasant journey, so as to arrive at the destination in the best […]
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Mar
Mar
The Importance of Insurance as a Freelance Groom or Rider Why do I need insurance? It is no secret that working with horses can involve a high level of risk. Ensuring suitable Insurance cover is in place for you as a Freelance Groom or Rider will provide the protection you need in your everyday work. […]
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Mar
Mar
We caught up with KBIS client Rachael Corry, owner of the Equine Rebalance Therapy Centre to find out about her horsey background, what led her to set up her own equestrian business and the pros and cons of working for yourself. Q. Tell us a bit about yourself and what has lead you to […]