Insurance for the self-employed

Offices, PCs and cars are generally priorities for insurance, but many entrepreneurs neglect a more valuable possession - their health. Fortunately, peace of mind can be bought for a sensible price.

How to buy life and health insurance

Term assurance offers you cover for a specified number of years. Because it is only for a fixed term, as opposed to the whole of your life, this makes it cheaper than conventional life insurance.

Insult to injury…

Claims firms are accused of forcing up insurance bills, reports Mark King.