Clearview National December 2019 - Issue 217 | Page 68

INSTALLERSUPPORT
PAVING THE WAY FOR PRODUCT
AND SERVICE EXPANSION
Installsure is the new brand for GGFi, the specialist insurance
provider to the UK glass and glazing industry that was
created by the Glass & Glazing Federation in 2005.
» ALTHOUGH INSTALLSURE WILL
maintain close links with the GGF and
FENSA, the UK’s largest Competent Persons
Scheme in the glazing industry, the rebrand
is designed to further enhance its position
as an Insurance Backed Guarantee (IBG)
market leader and facilitate the development
of a range of new insurance products for
installation companies of all sizes serving
both domestic and commercial markets. The
repositioning is also expected to extend the
reach of the company.
Frank Allain, Director of Operations for
Installsure, explained the reasons for the change:
“It was evident a new look, with a defined set
of values, that embodied the large strides the
company has made was necessary to take our
innovative company into the next decade and
beyond. We have big plans for Installsure over
the next 12 months as we expand our suite of
products and we will continue to offer market-
leading policies at highly competitive rates.
Speaking to our clients, we wanted to make it
clear what the company stands for and can do
for them. Our dedicated team has a knowledge
of the glazing industry that is second to none
and this will help to further establish ourselves
as a market leader.”
Installsure will continue to offer the
established range of domestic and commercial
Insurance Backed Guarantees, Performance
Bonds, and a range of corporate policies
including Employer, Public and Contract
Works liability, Professional Indemnity and
non-domestic property insurance. All policies
issued through GGFi will remain in place and
unaltered, as will be the organisation’s simple
application process, seamless job registration
and IBG cover for FENSA Approved Installers
(as well as all companies registered with
alternative CP schemes).
Anda Gregory, Managing Director of GGF
Commercial Group, says: “Installsure will
work closer than ever with FENSA to provide
seamless IBG applications while the new
branding and products will extend our reach
and give us the flexibility to work with all
manner of companies and organisations. We
feel the name Installsure accurately represents
the company, that of a forward thinking,
installer based insurance broker and an expert
in the glazing industry. ”
installsure.co.uk
The benefits of builders’ merchants
» BEING ABLE TO RELY UPON
builders’ merchants to supply high-quality
products at a reasonable price in your local area
helps you ensure that projects remain on time
and budget. Building a relationship with local
builder merchants can ensure that you receive
good recommendations for products at quality
prices, guaranteeing you a happy customer.
Here Nick Cowley, managing director
of PVCu windows and doors manufacturer
Euramax, explains why using builders’
merchants is a smart decision for independent
installers…
Across the UK there are over 260 brands
of the builder’s merchant, which, combined,
account for over 10,000 individual outlets
across the country. Whether fixing plumbing
or electrics, renovating homes or installing
new windows is your forte, builders’
merchants streamline finding parts to satisfy
customer needs.
It’s important to note that contractors don’t
need to rely solely on one merchant, as having
more than one in your local area means you
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can shop around and find the best price for
the product you require. Some merchants may
be able to provide certain materials and others
may stock more varied products.
Before you begin any project, you should
have a full understanding of every material
and component that you require to complete
it. This will help you when buying from a
merchant because buying parts in bulk will
allow for cost saving. By buying through a
builders’ merchant you can be assured of the
quality of the product, while also benefiting
from any trade account discounts the
merchant may offer.
By using a merchant, which is essentially
a one-stop-shop for all contractor needs, you
can reduce the amount of time you spend
searching for specific products, meaning you
can quote up your next project with time to
spare. It also decreases the amount of time
that you need to wait for products to arrive,
as most have products in stock in store, which
cuts out delivery delays for both you, and your
customer.
Builders’ merchants also build strong
connections with high quality manufacturers
so that you don’t get lost in the crowd. Well
known merchants, such as ToolStation, Travis
Perkins, Selco, Screwfix and Wickes, all stock
Euramax products, which means you have
access to our quality products whenever and
wherever you need them.
www.euramax.co.uk