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Should brokers bring premium finance operations in house? – Bexhill

12 Dec 2025

Ravi Takhar, chief executive at Bexhill UK Premium Finance, discusses the potential advantages for brokers that bring premium finance into their businesses. Ravi Takhar, chief exec...

The Future of Broker Finance: Why Independence Matters More Than Ever

12 May 2025

In today’s evolving insurance landscape, one principle stands out for brokers looking to thrive: independence. From the way brokers manage their client relationships t...

Bexhill UK Ltd at BIBA 2025: Celebrating 25 Years of Broker-Focused Premium Finance Solutions

09 Apr 2025

As the insurance industry gathers in Manchester this May for the annual BIBA Conference, one company in particular stands out for its long-standing commitment to supporting brokers...

Premium finance market warned of serious consequences amid latest FCA concerns

09 Oct 2023

Bexhill UK CEO Ravi Takhar said the problem was that brokers were still charging very high interest rates to customers. He stressed every customer is different, but in many c...

Visit the BexhillUK team at BIBA Manchester 10th & 11th May 2023

03 Apr 2023

re you looking for funding options to take your business to the next level? Look no further than the BexhillUK Funding stand at BIBA Manchester!Our team of experts is ready to help...

Court of Appeal ruling is ‘nail in the coffin' for undisclosed broker commissions

01 Apr 2022

The conjoined Wood v Commercial First Business and Ors and Business Mortgage Finance 4 v Pengelly Court of Appeal ruling, which was handed down in March 2021, is the “nail in...

New Premium Finance Rules - What does it mean for the industry?

01 Apr 2022

Brokers are going ’to have to change the way they do business’ around premium finance following the FCA's pricing reforms, says insurance premium finance chief executiv...

New Premium Finance Rules - What does it mean for the industry?

01 Apr 2022

Brokers are going ’to have to change the way they do business’ around premium finance following the FCA's pricing reforms, says insurance premium finance chief executiv...

Increase Membership Of Your Golf Club With 6 Social Media Strategies

27 Aug 2021

To attract more members and keep them coming back, you’ll need to enlist the help of social media platforms. To be digitally smart means using your website as a landing page ...

Make LinkedIn Work For You, Avoiding These Mistakes

22 Jul 2021

For connecting with other professionals and businesses LinkedIn has become the number one professional tool in recent years. Competing with Facebook and Twitter for eyeballs, Linke...

Professional Indemnity Insurance Explained

16 Jul 2021

Many professionals take the risk of working without professional indemnity insurance, but it can be harmful to themselves in case of a claim. Businesses need to offer a great exper...

Professional Indemnity Insurance Explained

16 Jul 2021

Many professionals take the risk of working without professional indemnity insurance, but it can be harmful to themselves in case of a claim. Businesses need to offer a great exper...

Making clear the cost of premium finance provision to our customers

05 Jul 2021

This is the first time the FCA has created rules which could impact on the levels of premium finance remuneration earned by insurance brokers. The new rules come into effect on 1 J...

Insurance Premium Finance - Know the quality of your customer

17 Jun 2021

Effective October 1, 2021, the FCA Rules PS21.05 effectively change the way that insurance products can be sold by firms, to read further here. In a nutshell, the FCA w...

New premium finance rules – what does it mean for the industry?

07 Jun 2021

Brokers are going ’to have to change the way they do business’ around premium finance following the FCA’s pricing reforms, says insurance premium finance chief e...

The Benefits Of Independent Schooling Post Lockdown

03 Jun 2021

Independent schooling In 2020 and 2021, UK school children had to contend with a new reality, many were now home-schooled due to the spring lockdown. The pandemic adde...

Attracting Students & Parents To Your Independent school

21 May 2021

When parents are looking for a school that will cater to their child’s individual needs, most consider public schools. However, there is another way you can go: independent s...

6 Ways To Increase Enrolment To Your Independent School

04 May 2021

With the pressures on parents’ finances increasing and the effects of the pandemic still to be counted, it's important that independent schools get the message out there of t...

New Opportunities For Brokers

23 Apr 2021

Coming out of lockdown With the lockdown finally starting to lift and warmer weather on the way, we can be excited about what lies ahead. Now we are all getting out of the h...

The Year Ahead For Personal Lines Broking

16 Apr 2021

The last 12 months have been a tough time for insurance brokers, but personal lines are taking the brunt of it. The pandemic has caused people to hold off from expensive purchases ...

0% Interest Free Professional Indemnity Insurance

16 Apr 2021

0% Interest Free Professional Indemnity Insurance Professional indemnity can protect you and your company. We can make your business insurance simple and cost effective, allowing y...

The Year Of Open Banking

16 Apr 2021

The year of Open Banking The banking industry is having to deal with shifting sands due to Covid-19, forcing banks to look again at their product offerings, and customer relationsh...

Client Interview

16 Apr 2021

Paul Roberts (ACMA CGMA) & Group Finance Director of Asset Sure, talks about the benefits of working with Bexhill Insurance Funding. What problems, if any, were you tryi...

Client Interview

16 Apr 2021

Jamie McGilvray ACIB Director & Co-Founder of Versa Accountants, talks about the benefits of working with Orchard Funding Ltd. What problems, if any, were you trying to resolve...

Golf Membership Finance – Club Interview

16 Apr 2021

Helen Swaby the Club Manager at Appleby Golf Club Cumbria, talks about the benefits of working with Orchard Funding Ltd. What problems, if any, were you trying to resolve by switch...

Client Interview

16 Apr 2021

Paul Byett of Hacker Young Chartered Accountants talks about the benefits of working with Orchard Funding Ltd. What problems, if any, were you trying to resolve by switching...

The Year Of Open Banking

16 Apr 2021

The year of Open Banking The banking industry is having to deal with shifting sands due to Covid-19, forcing banks to look again at their product offerings, and customer relationsh...

Spread the Cost of Your Child's Private School Fees

16 Apr 2021

Investing in your child's future Private education is a long-term investment in your child's future. Investing time and money in their education now will pay dividends for years to...

Ways To Grow Your Accountancy Business In 2021

16 Apr 2021

Communication In an accountant-client relationship successful communication is crucial to getting things done. By agreeing how often you communicate with your client can help you b...

Will The Staycation Boom Of 2021 Be An Opportunity For Holiday Park Owners?

16 Apr 2021

A staycation boom is expected this summer after the government warned against travelling abroad for holidays. According to the BBC The Caravan and Motorhome Club are pred...

Client Interview

16 Apr 2021

Paul Byett of Hacker Young Chartered Accountants talks about the benefits of working with Orchard Funding Ltd. What problems, if any, were you trying to resolve by switchin...

Brokers warned on premium finance amid latest FCA action on car commissions

12 Nov 2019

The move could put some brokers out of business due to the way they make a profit. Brokers have been warned they face major change in the way they receive payment for premiu...

Should premium finance-earning brokers worry about the FCA?

12 Nov 2019

The FCA’s latest actions following the release of its Motor Finance Commissions report could result in a loss of approximately £125m for brokers in the car dealership s...

FCA ready to pounce on premium financing if it finds ‘harm’

12 Nov 2019

Industry is worried the regulator is gearing up to attack premium finance, a vital source of revenue for brokers and insurers The FCA has warned it is ready to intervene on premium...

Brokers facing further rising costs

07 Jul 2017

A number of brokers have recently received notification from a lender in the premium finance market, that their rates are rising. The rate rises come following news of incre...

Embrace change and prosper - Ravi Takhar

17 May 2017

Embrace change and prosper!The FCA is taking a very dim view of car finance brokers adding a gross rate to a finance company’s net rate. This is because the borrower co...

Expert View - Ravi Takhar

22 Feb 2017

Premium Finance Funding Offers An Opportunity A question on the lips of a number of insurance brokers is whether they should self-fund their premium finance rather than rely on thi...

How hidden charges sting the broker - Featured in the Insurance Age

15 Dec 2016

Bexhill UK’s Alan Atkins argues that cheaper is not always better when it comes to premium finance. Transparency is clearly vital when arranging premium finance for c...

If a loan defaults and does not repair we will buy it back from you at its current par value.

23 Sep 2016

Orchard Lending Club is the first Peer-to-peer lending platform which provides Insurance Premium, Professional and School fee funding in the UK. We...

Bexhill UK launches peer to peer lending platform

23 Sep 2016

Orchard Lending Club focuses on the insurance premium finance market and matches brokers with people who want to lend money. Bexhill UK has launched a peer to peer lending...

New platform offers repayment “guarantee”

22 Sep 2016

A new player in the peer-to-peer lending sector is offering investors up to 7.08% with a repayment “guarantee” attached. Orchard Lending Club (OLC) has been spun o...

New UK P2P Lender Orchard Lending Club Launches

22 Sep 2016

Last week, UK peer-to-peer lending platform, Orchard Lending Club, officially launched and is now offering investors the opportunity to earn up to 7.08% interest per annu...

New UK P2P Lender Orchard Lending Club Launches

22 Sep 2016

Last week, UK peer-to-peer lending platform, Orchard Lending Club, officially launched and is now offering investors the opportunity to earn up to 7.08% interest per annu...