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Will Your Family Face a Bigger Inheritance Tax Bill?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is becoming a growing concern for many families and especially business owners in the UK. Recent changes mean that more of your wealth could now be taxed—and at higher levels than before. If you haven’t reviewed your plans recently or if you haven’t even considered proactively dealing with the impending liability, it may be time to take another look. What’s Changed? Pensions will soon be included in your estate. From April 2027, most unused pension fund
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May 113 min read


How Shareholder and Key Person Protection Could Have Helped Secure AMT Coffee’s Future
When Angus McCallum-Toppin, one of the co-founders of AMT Coffee, passed away in 2021, it marked more than just the loss of a pioneering entrepreneur—it also exposed a major vulnerability in the business’s long-term resilience. Despite being a well known British coffee brand, operating at more than 50 sites and known for ethical practices and high-street presence, AMT Coffee entered administration in 2022, highlighting how even successful businesses can falter without the rig
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Jun 13, 20254 min read


More than the Money
When most people think about life insurance, they picture a lump-sum payment to loved ones (or a business partner in the context of business protection) after they pass away. While that’s certainly the core purpose, many modern life insurance policies now have the option to include value-added benefits — extras that can support you and your family or business during your lifetime , not just after. Typically these come at a small additional cost per month but often this is
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Apr 10, 20253 min read


A Whistle-Stop Touring of the Business Protection Advice Process
(just try saying that after a few chablis!) The process of arranging Business Protection policies follows a structured approach to ensure...
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Feb 13, 20254 min read


The Key To Your Business Success
In the world of business, where success often hinges on the unique talents and expertise of certain individuals, Keyman Insurance (also...
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Jan 10, 20254 min read


Executive Income Protection: A Comprehensive Guide
The worry over financial health can be as bad as the worry over physical health. For those who run their own business and don’t have the...
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Dec 10, 20243 min read


Relevant Life Policies - A director's dream when it comes to life cover
The Tax Advantages of Relevant Life Policies for Business Owners Most, if not all, directors look for ways of paying for things in a...
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Nov 19, 20243 min read


If you're going to do it, do it right and use TrustS
If your life insurance is being arranged for family protection purposes, as is often the case with tax-efficient Relevant Life Policies,...
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Oct 31, 20242 min read
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