Karen Weir as CII President

At the AGM on 7th April 2008, Karen Weir took over from Debbie Roy as this year's president. Her Deputy President is Willard Wright.

WEIR INSURANCE BROKERS SPONSOR GYMNASTICS ACADEMY ANNUAL

Weir Insurance Brokers were proud to be the main evening sponsors for the City of Newcastle Gymnastics Academy "Annual Snail Race". This very enjoyable event was held on the 10th of May 2008 to raise funds to improve equipment for the Gym and provide support for this local group. This year a party of boy and girls gymnasts are taking part in a competition in Malta - a great experience for them.

Tax Update re Capital Allowances

THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF CHANGES TO THE CAPITAL ALLOWANCES REGIME - EFFECTIVE FROM 1 APRIL 2008 FOR COMPANIES AND 6 APRIL 2008 FOR SOLE TRADERS AND PARTNERSHIPS. 

Capital allowances are the means by which a business can claim tax relief set against fixed assests. Despite the intention to simplify the rules, in fact as the situation can change each year it is therefore more complex. The new rules may have an effect on the valuation of property and assets for Insurance purposes, as well as your cash flow - we would recommend that you contact your tax adviser for further information

Weir invests in new claims support for our customers

We are soon launching a new claims service for all of our customers.

The service will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will provide quick response in the event you are unfortunte enough to have a motor accident.

 We have collaborated with a local garage to ensure that all Weir Insurance customers are given priority service when they need it most - after a motor accident.

Immediate roadside recovery if required, and if your vehicle is drivable, we will come to you (at work or home) to look at your vehicle.

A mobile estimator will take full details of the damage to pass on to your insurer on your behalf.  A courtesy vehcile will always be provided to our customers free of charge (regardless of what the insurance policy covers) whilst their repairs are carried out to a very high standard.

Recovering expenses and costs from a responsible third party is also included in the service, along with a local reputable solicitor in the event of an injury or liability dispute.

We feel that this is the very least we can do for our customers who have shown us such loyalty over the years. So what better time to join us and enjoy all the extra benefits of having an independent professional insurance broker.

Race Day Success

The annual Weir Insurance Race Day was held on 25th November 2006.
Staff and customers enjoyed a superb day, and some went home a lot better off then they arrived!

R. Monckton-Milnes Acquisition

Blyth based insurance broker, Weir Insurance Brokers Ltd, has acquired the general insurance business from Monkseaton based insurance company R. Monckton-Milnes and Partners, as part of its current expansion.

Weir Insurance has 14 staff at Blyth with more than 250 years’ experience between them and with the recent buyout of R. Monckton-Milnes and Partners, whose has five staff have more than 150 years experience, they have a combined 400 years’ insurance experience to offer their customers.