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Who We Are TL Dallas & Co is one of the UKs leading independent corporate risk and insurance advisers, with 10 offices, in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our Scottish business continues to grow, with offices in Glasgow, Falkirk, Edinburgh and Lerwick, which embraces our corporate risk & insurance broking, trade credit, and risk due […]

How to recognise when it’s time to review your policy

Training and accreditations seem to be the bane of most Demolition Contractors lives. Do your insurers know how much time, money and effort you invest in training and accreditations? In these pressing times for all businesses, have you reviewed your Liability and other insurance requirements? Does your current insurance broker just ask you for your […]

TL Dallas Charity Donations for 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for many businesses and individuals, with many charities suffering from smaller donations and a lack of fundraising from events. As such, we’ve made the decision to donate the budget we usually spend on our annual calendars to local charities, chosen by our people. £7,000 will be put into the […]

Concerns rise as fires in Ford Transit vans pose safety risks

Our friends at QBE Insurance have alerted us to some issues they have seen with Ford Transit Vans.  We thought it was serious enough to pass on to our clients, full details of which are in the article below. Good Risk Management is key to reducing losses, so if you have any of the models […]

Brexit – Green Card Requirements Update

The UK’s transition period after Brexit comes to an end on 31st December 2020. In the event there is no agreement which is increasingly likely, it is expected that there will be a legal requirement to carry a physical Green Card when driving in Europe. Please note that for clients based in Northern Ireland in […]

FCA Test Case for Business Interruption Insurance

Business Interruption Insurance The High Court test case and subsequent appeal involving the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and various insurers all concluded in November. The FCA have announced on 15th December that they do not expect the outcome of the appeal to be released until January 2021.

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020

The new Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act came into effect from the 26th June 2020. The bill introduced a Moratorium. If an application is agreed by the courts, it will allow businesses some additional time and protection from creditors when they experience financial difficulty. The main purpose of the act is to reduce the number […]

Our people first approach reflected in employee happiness

As a family business, we really value the happiness and safety of all our staff and we’re delighted that a recent Pulse survey reflected that our employees are feeling happy and valued.  Our team showed such resilience and dedication during the Coronavirus pandemic, supporting each other through the difficulties it posed. Following this, we chose […]

Travel Insurance & Unoccupied Premises

Travel Insurance: Private & Business Whilst it is great news that flights are resuming and we are approaching some sort of return to ‘normal’, the current Government advice remains unchanged, advising against all but essential international travel, other than to a list of specified countries. See official advice for England & Northern Ireland. Advice in […]

UK Government to back Trade Credit Insurance with £10bn guarantee

“This reinsurance scheme will see the government and insurers working closely together to ensure that the vast majority of this cover remains in place” Today the government has announced a £10bn guarantee for the Trade Credit Insurance industry, allowing them to continue to support business to business trade. The guarantee is offered for an initial […]

A guide to opening the workplace safely

Following the latest advice from the Government many companies will be considering how they can safely return to work. It is important that in the rush to get back to work, the welfare of all your staff and colleagues is kept top of the list of priorities. As such we have started to compile some […]

Government to guarantee Trade Credit Insurance

The Government has pledged to support UK businesses further through Trade Credit Insurance guarantees. Trade Credit Insurance protects businesses against the cost of their customers being unable to meet their contractual obligations because of Insolvency Default or a Political event which prevents payment. In 2018 £450 million was paid in premiums to cover £350 billion […]

Coronavirus FAQs

As a dedicated professional insurance intermediary, our role is to support our clients at every level and provide experienced advice and guidance, as well as assisting with claims on your behalf.  The situation with regards claims as a result of COVID-19 is evolving daily. While some claims such as ‘travel’ are fairly clear cut, there […]

The Centenary Fundraising efforts continue

We’re delighted that the fundraising efforts from our Centenary year have continued, with a further 25 local and national charities receiving a £500 donation from our employees this year. In the Shetland office, TL Dallas employees chose to support Mind Your Head and CRUK Relay for Life.  Mind Your Head is a charity which positively […]

CoronavirusUpdate from TL Dallas

As of this week we are following Government advice and all TL Dallas staff are now working remotely and are available on their usual numbers / email addresses. Many of our staff are juggling childcare as well as work so may send communications outside of normal business hours, in order to continue our high levels […]

Coronavirus
Update from TL Dallas

As of this week we are following Government advice and all TL Dallas staff are now working remotely and are available on their usual numbers / email addresses. Many of our staff are juggling childcare as well as work so may send communications outside of normal business hours, in order to continue our high levels […]

The Value of Credit Insurance in the New Decade

As we approached the closure of last decade and looked forward to the 20’s, I posted a somewhat reflective article reviewing the levels of insolvency and predictions heading into the new year and decade, here. Now, just a few weeks into the decade and the only thing that is certain is that 2020 will come […]

TL Dallas Support Stepping Stones NI

As a continuation of our centenary charity efforts, Gary Proctor from our Belfast office presented a cheque to local charity, Stepping Stones NI. Stepping Stones provide meaningful training to people with a learning disability so that they had greater opportunities for employment. They operate five social enterprises which include three cafes, a bespoke wedding stationery […]

Our Shetland branch transform old office furniture into funds for charity

Following a recent office refurbishment of the Shetland branch, staff at T L Dallas decided to advertise their old office desks, chairs, filing cabinets and safes in the name of charity, raising an amazing £360. Combined with moneys raised from staff ‘dress down’ days in recent weeks, the Shetland team were able to donate the […]

The latest edition of Covered Magazine is here!

The latest edition of Covered Magazine is here, where we look back on all we achieved in our Centenary year and look to what 2020 & beyond will bring. We’re delighted to announce that we not only reached, but exceeded our £100,000 fundraising target for 2019, thanks to all of your generous donations. Our chosen […]

"Caledonia Dallas has been an invaluable partner in managing our complex insurance needs. Their team consistently demonstrates deep industry knowledge and exceptional attention to detail. They work seamlessly with our business, ensuring comprehensive coverage tailored to our specific requirements. We have full confidence in their expertise and are reassured by the level of dedication they bring to safeguarding our operations."
Montrose Port Authority
“TL Dallas has provided trade credit insurance for the last 10 years, which has bought great peace of mind, whilst supporting the company’s growth. The TL Dallas team ensures that ACS can secure credit insurance cover for new and existing customers, as well as giving the best advice on slow payers and claims. They have recently helped with an appeal regarding the payment of a claim, helping with cash flow. The pride they take in their work is truly inspiring going above and beyond. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for ACS."
Leanne CleghornACS Technology Group Ltd
“We have dealt with TL Dallas for many years and have always found the staff to be very helpful and professional in all that they do. They are able to provide specialist knowledge and a bespoke service tailored to our specific needs, and the fact that they have an office on Shetland is a huge positive.”
Gary SpenceLHD Ltd - Lerwick
“I have been most impressed by the customer service from TL Dallas when a problem was discovered in the bathroom of a property which I own, and which is rented out. They were very patient when personal issues caused a delay in a quote coming to them and again when there was a delay with the invoice. We also couldn't be more delighted with the swift payment of our claim by the claims handling team at Aviva.”
“Just a brief note to say how grateful I am for all your help sorting out the hotel policy this year. Over the years I have valued your cooperation in getting not only the most appropriate cover but at the best price.”
“I immediately recommended TL Dallas given the experience and the excellent service levels we have enjoyed at our company.”
“Three generations of Whitby Morrison have worked with TL Dallas for insurance needs. The support and service received just gets better year on year. The team are always on hand to offer guidance and advice whilst scouring the market for the perfect balance between price and product.”
“As a business we have worked with several members of the TL Dallas team, and yet it always feels like you’re dealing with the same person. The transition is always seamless, and their customer knowledge is second to none. As a client, you really do matter to them.”
"Whether you’re an established business, just starting out, publicly or privately owned, TL Dallas will take care of your every need, product, and price.”
Ed Whitby
“I just wanted to say once again how impressed I always am with your team – no matter who I speak to – and I think that’s very special. Your team are always excellent with their service and we always tell as many people as possible about you! I just wanted to pass this on, as you are clearly doing something very right and have been for a long time!”
“Thank you for your excellent service over the years.”
“Thank you so much for all your help and ongoing advice. It is so good to have someone advising us who is local and has so much understanding, not only of the business, but all the other influencing factors, as well and who totally understands what our business needs.”
Mary SharpShetland Control Systems Ltd
“TL Dallas has offered us consistent, transparent, and clear advice over the years. A trusting partnership was established from day one and we feel assured that we have value for money alongside the cover we need, which in turn gives us peace of mind.”
James RycroftManaging Director, Vida Healthcare.
We have been dealing with TL Dallas for over 30 years and have always found them to be efficient. They have created insurance policies that are tailored to our needs, which has helped us evolve the company. Like every business, you only find out how good an insurance company is when you need to make a claim. This has been effortless when this has occurred and I strongly recommend TL Dallas for your insurance needs.
Peter DurkinManaging Director, Mini Gears (Stockport) Ltd
We are so grateful that you helped to resolve a situation that was causing us great concern. After being badly let down by our previous insurance provider, and after seven months of emails, phone calls and lost documents, we decided to try elsewhere. After only one week of contacting TL Dallas, we had our policy sorted and at a much lower price, which in this current economic climate makes a huge difference to us. Your professionalism and knowledge of the Social Care Sector is second to none and we are so pleased that we took the decision to move to TL Dallas. We will definitely be recommending TL Dallas to our colleagues within the care sector, and we look forward to a long and enduring working relationship as we move our business forward.
Phoenix Day Care CICAdult day care provider
“Second to none service from this company. Always sourcing the best prices for us and helping us to procure the best insurances to suit the needs of our company. Extremely professional and helpful staff. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
Simon Kelman Plumbing & Heating Ltd
"Caledonia Dallas have delivered outstanding service to us since day one of trading in our new business. Local people who understand the totally unique way of operating business in the Highlands & Islands. I would highly recommend Paul and all his team to anyone!"
BDL Tyres Ltd
“We have dealt with Michael now for the past 10 years and during that time, he has taken the time to learn about all aspects of our business and provided his knowledge and advice along the way, thus enabling us to concentrate more on what we do best. As we have expanded and grown over that time into the successful company we are today, it’s great for us to have Michael there on the other end of a phone (day or night) always available to offer valuable advice.”
Loch Shiel Garage 2010 Ltd
“Michael has serviced our Insurance needs for over 20yrs now, it’s great for us to be able to have a local contact who is only a short distance from us. He has provided excellent advice and a first class service in respect of the insurance needs of our company and we would have no hesitation in recommending Caledonia Dallas to others.”
Lochleven Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd