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EARBY-based West Craven Insurance Services is urging consumers to consider switching policies to offset additional costs from the increase in the insurance premium tax (IPT) which comes into effect on the 1st November following April’s Budget. Chancellor, George Osbourne, announced an insurance premium tax (IPT) rise from 6 per cent to 9.5 per cent. West…

EARBY-based West Craven Insurance Services has this week announced that it will be operating dedicated offices to take care of its business insurance and consumer insurance divisions. The firm’s Earby branch will take care of consumer insurance such as auto, home and personal insurance; whilst the call centre at Salters House, in Salterforth will take…

EARBY-based West Craven Insurance Services has this week announced a new sponsorship deal that will see it back a local women’s rugby league team. West Craven Warriors play in the RFL Women’s Rugby League and have matches as far afield as Selby, Wigan, Leeds and Bradford. Home games take place at Victory Park, Barnoldswick. Kimberley…

EARBY-based West Craven Insurance Services is urging consumers to consider switching policies to offset the additional costs of policies, following the recent Budget. Chancellor, George Osbourne, announced an insurance premium tax (IPT) rise from 6 per cent to 9.5 per cent in the recent budget. West Craven Insurance Service’s Managing Director Ian Clarkson, said: “It’s…

AN Earby-based insurance company has hailed as a huge success its fourth annual charity golf day held at Skipton Golf Club. West Craven Insurance Services held the event last Friday, with the 17 competing teams raising over £1500 for Pendleside Hospice. A number of local businesses entered teams, including Pettys, Pierce Accountants, Canopius, Gissing &…

The Managing Director of Earby-based West Craven Insurance Services has this week urged businesses to be cautious and avoid the dangers of under-insuring. Ian Clarkson has suggested that the recession will have encouraged many small businesses to cut costs, often buying insurance policies online – a practice that may be cheaper, but that doesn’t necessarily…

New FCA ruling will protect consumers THE Managing Director of Earby-based West Craven Insurance Services has welcomed new proposals by the Financial Conduct Authority that aim to protect consumers purchasing Gap Insurance. Ian Clarkson has suggested that many people were being mis-sold or vastly overcharged for GAP insurances policies that offer cover for the difference…

Check you’re comprehensively covered, urges Insurance business boss. West Craven Insurance Service’s Managing Director Ian Clarkson has this week urged homeowners to check if their insurance policies are up to date and offer comprehensive cover, given a series of conflicting weather reports in recent weeks.. Mr Clarkson, fears that the confusion caused by widely differing…

We have vacancies in our Commercial Department and Personal Lines Department. Experience of the insurance industry is preferred, but if you’re professional, hard-working and have good people skills, you’ll be considered. Salary Negotiable. Apply in writing with CV to either Ian or Lisa (private and confidential): ian@westcraveninsurance.com lisa@westcraveninsurance.com

Excellent service recognised by employer CLARE Bell has just celebrated 10 years’ service with Earby-based West Craven Insurance Services. Clare, 30, from Barnoldswick originally joined the company as an Administration Assistant, but has progressed during that time to the position of Renewals Manager. “Clare has been an excellent employee and is a trusted and valued…

EARBY-based West Craven Insurance Services has welcomed moves that could force insurance companies to provide clearer information on renewal quotes. Following pressure from consumer groups, the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) is drawing up new rules to ensure renewal quotes include previous premiums as well. Ian Clarkson, Managing Director of West Craven Insurance Services, said: “When…

SCOTT Clarkson from Earby had his first haircut and shave of the year this weekend – and raised over £4,500 for Pendleside Hospice in the process! Scott who works in the family business – West Craven Insurance Services – has been raising money since the New Year and has become increasingly hirsute in the process.…