Key statistics about health and safety in the farming industry The HSE report for 2020/2021 shows that 41 people were killed as a result of farming and other agricultural activities, which means that agriculture still has the worst rate of worker...
Hazel Eldridge, Administration Manager Hazel has been with the FUW since December 2016, starting as an Account Handler in the Dolgellau office, a role she performed until early 2021 when she was promoted to Regional Lead Account Handler responsible for the...
More and more farmers and rural businesses are facing challenges and the risk of litigation for a number of reasons and in various circumstances. Litigation risk can come from contract disputes and debt recovery, regulatory investigations or from fraud and...
Having joined us in 2009 and following 12 successful years as the Account Executive for Radnorshire working from our Builth Wells branch, Dave Powell, is retiring from FUW Insurance Services (FUWIS). Dave was born and bred in Radnorshire and was employed...
The importance of protecting livestock assets on farms with the right insurance policy was highlighted at a recent livestock worrying webinar, hosted by the Farmers’ Union of Wales and Wales YFC. FUW Insurance Services Account Executive Gwenno Davies told delegates that...
by Jackie Burrows, Business Development Manager, FUW Insurance Services Ltd As lambing season is upon us, change is in the air. As well as preparing your farm and your livestock for this intense period, it’s also essential to consider other factors,...
by Dave Bates, FUW Insurance Services Ltd Business Development Manager The aim of insurance - be it car, home, farm, business or travel insurance - is to mitigate risk and protect you and your assets from any unforeseen circumstances. There are...
by Jackie Burrows, Business Development Manager, FUW Insurance Services Ltd Leaving empty boxes of expensive presents out in the street and having fairy lights on all hours are two risks which you’re unlikely to come across any other time of the...
by Dave Bates, Business Development Manager, FUW Insurance Services Ltd Preparing your farm for the winter season Now that the nights are drawing in and the winter months are fast approaching, it’s time for farmers up and down Wales and the rest...
by Jackie Burrows, Business Development Manager, FUW Insurance Services Ltd Thinking of letting out your property? Here’s what you should consider before you do. Flexibility Being a landlord gives you the flexibility of organising your own work schedule. To make sure you’re prepared...