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A Young Driver’s Guide to Affording a Hot Hatch
Motoring A Young Driver’s Guide to Affording a Hot Hatch

Once you’ve passed your driving test and saved up for your dream hot hatch car, it’s worth exploring...

27 Apr 2026
Cheapest Hot Hatches to Insure in 2026
Motoring Cheapest Hot Hatches to Insure in 2026

Hot hatches have long been one of the smartest ways to enjoy driving in the UK. They offer...

27 Apr 2026
Travel Insurance for Students Studying Abroad
Personal Travel Insurance for Students Studying Abroad

Studying abroad creates interesting opportunities for personal growth, academic achievement, and cultural experiences. However, standard travel insurance can...

21 Oct 2025
Insurance Jargon Explained – A Plain English Guide
Commercial Insurance Jargon Explained – A Plain English Guide

Insurance documents can feel like they are written in another language. Between excess payments, underwriting decisions, and indemnity...

21 Oct 2025
How to Get Insured for a Road Trip Abroad
Motoring How to Get Insured for a Road Trip Abroad

Road trips can catch even experienced drivers off guard when it comes to insurance. Your standard UK car...

21 Oct 2025
Broker vs Comparison Site: What’s the Real Difference?
Motoring Broker vs Comparison Site: What’s the Real Difference?

Choosing between an insurance broker and a price comparison website shapes your insurance experience. While online comparison sites...

21 Oct 2025
Does Travel Insurance Cover Natural Disasters?
Personal Does Travel Insurance Cover Natural Disasters?

Travel insurance can cover natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, but only when they strike unexpectedly after...

21 Oct 2025
What to Look for in a Travel Insurance Quote
Personal What to Look for in a Travel Insurance Quote

Comparing travel insurance quotes involves more than finding the lowest price. Hidden exclusions, inadequate limits, and restrictive terms...

21 Oct 2025
Is Car Insurance More Expensive for New Drivers?
Motoring Is Car Insurance More Expensive for New Drivers?

It is generally understood that car insurance for new drivers costs more than policies for experienced motorists. People...

21 Oct 2025
GAP Insurance Explained
Motoring GAP Insurance Explained

GAP Insurance Explained is your guide to all things GAP, including what it is, what it covers and...

13 Aug 2025
Car Insurance Myths That Cost You Money
Motoring Car Insurance Myths That Cost You Money

Car insurance is full of misconceptions that can lead to overpaying for coverage or being left without adequate...

13 Aug 2025
Meet the team: Fern Kardamash
Commercial Meet the team: Fern Kardamash

We sat down with Fern Kardamash to find out what her role involves and how she can help...

13 Aug 2025
Why people should buy GAP Insurance from brokers
Motoring Why people should buy GAP Insurance from brokers

Motorists are being warned about dubious practices surrounding the sale of GAP Insurance following an exposé by BBC’s...

13 Aug 2025
Everything You Need to Know Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions
Personal Everything You Need to Know Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions

Having a pre-existing medical condition should not stop you from exploring the world. However, navigating travel insurance for...

13 Aug 2025
Why Use an Insurance Broker Instead of Buying Direct?
Personal Why Use an Insurance Broker Instead of Buying Direct?

The insurance market can feel overwhelming, with countless providers, complex policy terms, and endless comparison sites promising the...

13 Aug 2025
Tips for Finding Cheap Car Insurance Without Cutting Corners
Motoring Tips for Finding Cheap Car Insurance Without Cutting Corners

Finding affordable car insurance that provides comprehensive protection can feel like navigating a maze. Some drivers assume cheap...

13 Aug 2025
On the Road: CKI’s Caterham HQ Tour
Motoring On the Road: CKI’s Caterham HQ Tour

Back in March, Managing Director Neil Franklin and Personal Lines Manager Ian Willis headed to Dartford in Kent...

16 Apr 2025
Elva cars: A retrospective
Motoring Elva cars: A retrospective

‘Elva cars’ may be unfamiliar to a casual reader, but to motoring enthusiasts, it’s a name synonymous with...

6 Mar 2025
What is no claims discount?
Motoring What is no claims discount?

When it comes to arranging Car Insurance quotes, some terms and phrases in the policy wording may not...

19 Dec 2024
Is inflation leaving you underinsured?
News Is inflation leaving you underinsured?

The cost of living is rising, and with it, the costs relating to Home Insurance. As inflation affects...

28 Nov 2024
Festive Opening Hours
News Festive Opening Hours

With Christmas Day rapidly approaching, we wanted to share our festive opening hours with you so you can...

13 Nov 2024
Home Insurance: Ultimate FAQs Guide
News Home Insurance: Ultimate FAQs Guide

Home Insurance can be confusing. With so many options to consider, it’s little wonder you may have questions....

11 Nov 2024
We’re sponsoring the British Agility Championships 2024
Commercial We’re sponsoring the British Agility Championships 2024

The British Agility Championships (BAC) is always a hotly anticipated event in the dog club calendar, so we’re...

17 Oct 2024
BT Redcare Closure: What it means for your business
Commercial BT Redcare Closure: What it means for your business

BT has announced that it will close its Redcare alarm signalling service by 1st August 2025. If your...

9 Sep 2024
What Should I Do if I Hit an Animal When Driving?
Motoring What Should I Do if I Hit an Animal When Driving?

Hitting an animal with your car can be an upsetting experience, so here’s a handy guide on what...

15 Jul 2024
Pothole damage: what should you do?
Motoring Pothole damage: what should you do?

A large pothole can damage your vehicle and put a dent in your budget. Read on to find...

11 Jul 2024
Jensten bolsters London and South East presence with acquisition of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants 
News Jensten bolsters London and South East presence with acquisition of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants 

Jensten is pleased to announce the acquisition of Chris Knott Insurance Consultants.

13 Jun 2024
Cloned number plates: What are the consequences for your Car Insurance?
Motoring Cloned number plates: What are the consequences for your Car Insurance?

Thanks to ULEZ and growing car ownership costs, even more drivers are becoming victims of car cloning. Here’s...

15 May 2024
Understanding the cyber security threats faced by charities in 2024
Commercial Understanding the cyber security threats faced by charities in 2024

Discover the main cyber security risks facing charities in 2024 and what you can do to protect your...

13 May 2024
Q&A with Ford Club GB’s Annlouise Gooch
Motoring Q&A with Ford Club GB’s Annlouise Gooch

We speak to Ford Club GB administrator Annlouise Gooch to discover more about her love of cars and...

7 May 2024
Introducing Harry Dickens
News Introducing Harry Dickens

Get to know the latest addition to our Personal Lines team, Harry Dickens, by reading this quick Q&A.

1 May 2024
Does Car Insurance cover flood damage?
Motoring Does Car Insurance cover flood damage?

What happens if your car is flooded with water? Read on to find out whether you are likely...

5 Apr 2024
A Guide to Motor Write-offs
Motoring A Guide to Motor Write-offs

Find out what an automobile write-off is, why it happens and how to check if a car has...

26 Mar 2024
Cyber risk for business owners – what you need to know in the connnected age
Commercial Cyber risk for business owners – what you need to know in the connnected age

There’s no denying that our reliance on technology is growing at a rapid pace as society evolves. And...

5 Mar 2024
Car Collector Insurance case study: Paul Brailsford
Motoring Car Collector Insurance case study: Paul Brailsford

We spoke to the former Vice-Chair of the Bexhill 100 Motoring Club, Paul Brailsford, about his fantastic car...

6 Feb 2024
Are Classic Cars ULEZ Exempt?
Motoring Are Classic Cars ULEZ Exempt?

Do classic car owners need to pay ULEZ charges? Find out more in our detailed guide.

24 Jan 2024
SORN Explained: Tax, Insurance and Legal Rules
Motoring SORN Explained: Tax, Insurance and Legal Rules

What do you do if you have a car you want to take off the road? Maybe it’s...

23 Jan 2024
Winter driving tips
Motoring Winter driving tips

The colder months of the year can make every drive an expedition. Take a look at our top...

22 Jan 2024
Car Collector Insurance case study: Alan Greenhalgh
Motoring Car Collector Insurance case study: Alan Greenhalgh

We talk to keen car collector Alan Greenhalgh about his fascination with Alfa Romeos and why he chose...

20 Nov 2023
The implications of becoming a CIO
Commercial The implications of becoming a CIO

Explore our guide on transitioning to a CIO in the UK. Understand the benefits, legal implications and insurance...

23 Oct 2023
What is ‘New for Old’ Contents Insurance?
Personal What is ‘New for Old’ Contents Insurance?

With ‘New for Old’ a common feature of many Contents Insurance policy wordings, we explain what it means...

16 Oct 2023
We’re sponsoring the British Agility Championships!
Commercial We’re sponsoring the British Agility Championships!

We’re delighted to announce that we will be sponsoring the 2023 British Agility Championships. Read on to find...

16 Oct 2023
Why are Car Insurance premiums rising?
Motoring Why are Car Insurance premiums rising?

Car Insurance premiums hit new highs in the second quarter of 2023. We take a look at what’s...

18 Sep 2023
Celebrating 20 years of service
News Celebrating 20 years of service

We’re delighted to announce that several of our staff have reached long-service milestones! Read on to find out...

14 Aug 2023
CKI partners with GAP Security for vehicle security devices
Motoring CKI partners with GAP Security for vehicle security devices

We’ve partnered up with GAP Security to help you protect your car from theft with insurer-approved trackers and...

7 Aug 2023
Dual Car Insurance explained
Motoring Dual Car Insurance explained

Can you have two Car Insurance policies on one car? Find out what Dual Car Insurance is, when...

28 Jul 2023
Revving up for 40 years in business
News Revving up for 40 years in business

This year we’re celebrating a big milestone – our 40th birthday! Read on to find out more about...

11 May 2023
Community Connections comes to Maidstone
Commercial Community Connections comes to Maidstone

Our networking event for local businesses and charities is coming to Maidstone in May. Read on to learn...

18 Apr 2023
Does Your Home Policy Include Garden Insurance?
News Does Your Home Policy Include Garden Insurance?

Many of us splash out on furniture, plants and tools to turn our gardens into havens, but are...

16 Feb 2023
8 tips on how to save money on your Car Insurance
Motoring 8 tips on how to save money on your Car Insurance

The Cost of Living Crisis is putting everyone’s budgets under pressure. So how can you cut the cost...

30 Jan 2023
Maidstone Community Support Centre: Case study
News Maidstone Community Support Centre: Case study

Maidstone Community Support Centre is a charity that offers charities an affordable operations base. Read on to find...

23 Jan 2023
Case study: Off The Fence
Commercial Case study: Off The Fence

As a charity working towards ending social and spiritual poverty, it is vital that Off The Fence gets...

12 Jan 2023
How to prevent keyless car theft
Motoring How to prevent keyless car theft

Keyless entry can be convenient but it can also create an opportunity for thieves. Read on to find...

5 Jan 2023
Win A Year’s Free Breakdown Cover
Motoring Win A Year’s Free Breakdown Cover

Is your Car or Home Insurance policy due for renewal in December or January? Then you could be...

1 Dec 2022
Case Study: Fabrica
News Case Study: Fabrica

As an educational charity and visual arts organisation, Fabrica needed a tailored package of insurance that reflected its...

28 Nov 2022
6 ways to save money on your Home Insurance
News 6 ways to save money on your Home Insurance

With the Cost of Living Crisis in full force, many are looking to cut costs. Read on to...

21 Nov 2022
The importance of commercial property valuations
Commercial The importance of commercial property valuations

Accurate commercial property valuations are crucial if you want to avoid your organisation being left out of pocket...

31 Oct 2022
Case Study: The Elizabeth Way Allotment Association
Commercial Case Study: The Elizabeth Way Allotment Association

Allotment associations have unique needs when it comes to arranging insurance. To find out more, we spoke to...

8 Sep 2022
How to Start A Dog Walking Business
Commercial How to Start A Dog Walking Business

Want to turn your love of dogs into a business? Take a look at our guide to find...

29 Aug 2022
AROC National Alfa Day 2022
Motoring AROC National Alfa Day 2022

The 2022 AROC National Alfa Day was another great success with competitions, go-karts and a land train sponsored...

22 Aug 2022
Fun at Ford Fair 2022
Motoring Fun at Ford Fair 2022

The sun was out in force for Ford Fair 2022, as were the Ford fans! Take a look...

15 Aug 2022
Understanding Electric Cars: HEV, PHEV and BEV
Motoring Understanding Electric Cars: HEV, PHEV and BEV

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on Britain’s roads, here’s our guide to the differences between them.

8 Aug 2022
Understanding Motor Insurance Premiums 
Motoring Understanding Motor Insurance Premiums 

“Why is my car insurance so expensive?” is a question we often encounter on motoring forums and Facebook...

25 Jul 2022
What’s a cover note?
Motoring What’s a cover note?

Cover notes are becoming less common but can still be issued by insurers. So, what exactly are they?

4 Jul 2022
Will Your Car Modification Affect Your Insurance Premium?
Motoring Will Your Car Modification Affect Your Insurance Premium?

Car modifications can give your vehicle an edge in terms of looks or performance, but they can also...

27 Jun 2022
Windscreen Damage: Why It Happens And What To Do
Motoring Windscreen Damage: Why It Happens And What To Do

A chip or crack in your windscreen often means that a repair is necessary – or even a...

20 Jun 2022
Community Connections Gallery: June 2022
News Community Connections Gallery: June 2022

Go behind the scenes at Community Connections, our business and charity networking event at Fabrica in Brighton.

13 Jun 2022
What you need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit
Motoring What you need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit

Since the UK left the European Union, rules about driving in Europe have been a little different. Read...

7 Jun 2022
What is Motor Legal Protection?
Motoring What is Motor Legal Protection?

Motor Legal Protection is an insurance policy designed to cover your legal expenses in the event of an...

16 Dec 2021
Charity Focus: The Pelham
News Charity Focus: The Pelham

Ollie Jeffs, CEO at The Pelham in Bexhill-on-Sea, speaks to Chris Knott Insurance about running a charity, the...

29 Nov 2021
Chris Knott Insurance Launches Christmas Fundraiser
News Chris Knott Insurance Launches Christmas Fundraiser

We’re delighted to share that we will be supporting The Hygiene Bank Hastings this Christmas, in order to...

26 Nov 2021
Classic Campervan Insurance: A Guide
Motoring Classic Campervan Insurance: A Guide

A campervan is the ultimate way to make the most of exploring the UK, allowing you the flexibility...

12 Nov 2021

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