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Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers
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We are an independent insurance broker, established in 1984, operating out of offices in Dartford and Bromley and providing insurance services across the UK.
If you're leaving your home unoccupied over the festive period, here's a checklist of essential preparations you should make to keep your property safe and secure: anthonyjones.com/unoccupied-h...

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Leaving a House Unoccupied For Winter Checklist
Leaving your house unoccupied increases the risk of something going wrong, especially in winter. Find out how to reduce the risk with our winter checklist.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
You can sell a house during probate. But if a person’s estate includes property, you cannot complete the sale until you have your grant of probate.
What steps do you need to take & what are the inheritance tax implications: anthonyjones.com/can-you-sell...

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Can You Sell a House During Probate?
Yes, you can sell a house during probate, but if the estate includes property, you cannot complete the sale until you have grant of probate. Find out how it works.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Fleet managers have a legal duty to ensure drivers are fit to operate their vehicles, under The Management of Health & Safety at Work Act 1999 & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. Build a competent fleet of drivers: anthonyjones.com/driving-scre...

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Driver Screening: A Step-by-Step Guide for HGV Fleet Managers
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.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The weather has taken a turn for the worse. Figures suggest that accidents increase when the clocks go back in Autumn & evenings become darker.

Read our guide to winter driving to help stay safe on the roads this winter: anthonyjones.com/driving-safe...

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Driving Safely This Winter
As winter fast approaches, we look at some areas you should consider when it comes to driving safely this winter.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you drive an HGV, you must carry certain items while on the road. If you’re a fleet manager, ensure that all your drivers know what’s required of them.

Find out what must be carried by law when driving an HGV:

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What Items Must Be Carried By Law When Driving an HGV?
There are certain items you need to legally carry when driving an HGV. Find out what they are and, for fleet managers, how to make sure all your drivers have them.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A fuel management strategy monitors your fuel usage. By doing this you can find ways to avoid wasting fuel while making the most of every drop. It can help your fleet improve efficiency while reducing your running costs:
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Fuel Management – Best Practice for Fleets
A fuel management strategy involves monitoring your fuel usage and imploying measures to try to keep your fuel use as efficient as possible
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November 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Planning building work or renovations in your home?
Don’t assume your current home insurance policy will cover you. Let your insurer know about any planned work.

Find out more about the key considerations: anthonyjones.com/home-insuran...

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Home Insurance During Building Work: What Do I Need?
If you’re planning building work and renovations in your home, you should consider the insurance implications. Find out what cover you need for building work.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The UK government imposes strict weight limits on HGVs. Local authorities do the same on certain roads. Usually, this is 7.5 tonnes. Find out the fines & penalties you could receive driving an overweight vehicle: anthonyjones.com/7-5-tonne-we...

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7.5 Tonne Weight Limit Fines and Penalties
There are strict weight limits on HGVs. Find out what the fines and penalties are for going over your 7.5 tonne weight restrictions, who’s liable and more.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
What happens after you've inherited a house?
In our post we cover what you should expect, along with some steps you should take to protect your inheritance - including an explanation of the probate process.
Read more: anthonyjones.com/what-happens...
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What Happens When You Inherit A House?
If you’ve inherited a house, you probably have a lot of questions. In this post we explore probate, mortgages and the tax burden you need to know about it.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A recent report revealed that 87% of professional drivers have driven while tired, despite being aware of the risks.

What are the risks & underlying causes of driver fatigue, & how can you help reduce it?: anthonyjones.com/how-reduce-f...

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How to Help Reduce Fleet Driver Tiredness and Fatigue
According to reports, 87% of professional drivers have driven tired. Find out what the risks are and how you can help reduce driver fatigue in your fleet.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers are the proud sponsors of this year's Chew Valley Beer Festival, taking place 11 - 12 October.

We are happy to discuss all and any insurance needs from household protection to the largest of commercial buyers.

Learn more: chewvalleybeerfestival.co.uk
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October 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Truck insurance costs have risen in previous years. If your costs have gone up you’re not alone.

What are the underlying causes of the rise in truck insurance costs & what measures can you adopt to bring costs down: anthonyjones.com/truck-insura...

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Truck Insurance Costs: The Challenges Facing the HGV Insurance Market
HGV insurance costs have been rising in previous years. Find out more about what’s causing these price increases and the challenges the market is facing.
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September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
How much does it cost to run a campervan or a motorhome?
What are the day-to-day running costs for campervans and motorhomes? Things like fuel, consumables, MOTs, and services. And, of course, dedicated campervan insurance: anthonyjones.com/campervan-mo...

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Campervan and Motorhome Running Costs
The cost of owning a campervan is much more than the initial purchase. Find out more about the running costs of campervans and motorhomes and how to manage them.
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August 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Do you collect Rolex watches?

If so, it's important to learn to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s fake.

In this post we outline some key things that will tell you if a Rolex is real: anthonyjones.com/how-to-tell-...

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How to Tell if a Rolex is Real & Spot the Fakes
If you collect Rolex watches, it’s essential to learn how to tell the real deal from the fakes. Here, we look at telltale signs of a fake or stolen Rolex watch.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's now illegal to stock & sell disposable vapes.
If you used to sell disposable vapes, you may have leftover stock that’s now unsellable.
Find out how to safely dispose of this stock & how to store it before disposal: anthonyjones.com/disposable-v...
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How to Dispose of Unsellable Disposable Vape Stock
It is now illegal to sell disposable or single-use vapes in the UK. Find out how to store and safely dispose of your disposable vape stock in line with regulations.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Planning a home renovation project? Whatever the size, it’s a good idea to get a dedicated home renovation insurance policy.

In this post we outline what home renovation insurance covers, and why you need it: anthonyjones.com/do-i-need-re...

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Do I Need Renovation Insurance?
If you’re planning home building works or improvements, find out why home renovation insurance is essential, what it covers and how you can protect your property.
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July 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Planning for vehicle replacements is a key aspect of fleet management. So when should you replace your fleet vehicles? We discuss when you should plan to replace and update fleet vehicles, and why this matters: anthonyjones.com/when-replace...

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When to Replace and Update Fleet Vehicles?
Planning vehicle replacements is essential for effective fleet management. Find our when and why you need to replace your vehicles for increased efficiency.
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July 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As temperatures soar in the UK this summer, do you have a duty of care to keep your employees cool?

In this post we discuss some measures you may need to take to keep your staff safe through a heatwave: anthonyjones.com/heatwaves-ex...

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Heatwaves and Extreme Temperatures in the Workplace: What Are The Risks?
Find out more about the risks of workplaces in heatwaves and extreme temperatures – and your responsibility to protect your staff and members of the public.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Welcome to our new Bluesky account! Introducing Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers, a truly independent insurance broker - and there aren't many of us left! Start following us for updates from the world of commercial insurance, fleet and commercial motor.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM