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We’reSure Insurance Services: Keeping your Business on the Road Dedicated to sourcing the very best competitive insurance packages for hauliers and other commercial business operators, We’reSure Insurance Services may be a relative newcomer on the local market, but its management team has a lifetime of combined experience in the industry. With access to some of the UK’s largest and most reputable insurance providers, this County Down based company, which
has offices in Bangor and Newtownards, recognises that local transport operators appreciate dealing with local people. Headed up by Stephen Hughes, Derek Quinn and James Johnston, all with many years of experience in the insurance market, We’reSure Insurance Services can provide comprehensive and competitive cover for everything from a single vehicle up to a large fleet of trucks or vans. “Because we are independent, we have access to a wide range of insurance products which enables us to offer specifically tailored solutions,” says Stephen Hughes, “and as we are locally based we pride ourselves on being approachable, flexible and friendly.”
Stephen Hughes, We’reSure Insurance.
Since establishing the business just 18 months ago, We’reSure Insurance Services has already made a positive impact in the local
marketplace, providing insurance and risk management assistance across a wide spectrum of sectors that include not only haulage and logistics, but construction, retail and office based businesses, with solutions that also cover employers, public and products liability. Of course, it also provides car, household and travel insurance.
At Your Service The company’s enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly staff are always on hand to answer any questions clients may have. They also know how busy you are during the day and don’t have time to ring around and get lots of insurance quotes to compare, so they will do all the legwork for you. “As a local company, we really do take the time to understand local needs and our team is always focused on helping find the right cover at the best possible price.”
Not all businesses are the same, of course, and some have needs and requirements that are more complex. And that’s where We’reSure’s expertise can make the difference. “We are happy to sit down with the client to discuss and offer advice on what insurance products are most suitable and most effective for their particular circumstances,” says Stephen.
Claims Handling The logistics sector faces many complex challenges and daily demands and needless to say, it is only when an accident happens that the true worth of an insurance policy is revealed. No haulier can afford to have a truck off the road unnecessarily. Downtime can be potentially costly – and this is something that We’reSure recognise, so they take a proactive and prompt approach to sorting out matters with the minimum of fuss or delay. “We pride ourselves on our high customer service levels and will always strive to make claims handling a fast, stress free and friendly procedure,” adds Stephen. You can check out the company and its services at www.weresure.com
NIFRS draws big gathering at Ireland North technical The huge group in attendance at the latest Ireland North project was rewarded to an exclusive tour of the new Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service workshop. As part of the unique technical lecture for the centre in November, online fleet management software provider Truckfile and wheel servicing company Pro-Align both provided presentations to the audience.
Colin Beck from NIFRS explained how the new workshop will strengthen the service provision, as breathing apparatus testing, hose repair and vehicle cleaning facilities were all significantly upgraded.
Due to the massive interest in the local event, groups had to be split into three smaller parties, each taking their turn to hear from the speakers.
Pro-Align demonstrated its wheel alignment systems, which can be used for heavy commercial vehicles and cars. The demo included a
floor-mounted tyre pressure and tread depth machine. Shane McGinty from Pro-Align explained how the Hunter wheel alignment system allows an inspection to take place without the need to attach sensors or targets.
Thermo King wins European Transport Award for Sustainability Thermo King took home the European Transport Award for Sustainability 2020. The innovative, fully electric E-200 unit for vans and trucks below 3.5 tonnes won the competition in the “cooling and heating” category at the awards staged in Germany. “This award reflects the focus and sustainability and embodies our
industry,” said Francesco Incalza, vice president product management and marketing at Thermo King.
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customised components never seen before in the refrigerated transport industry including patented power management, contributing to lower energy consumption,
increased vehicle autonomy and higher efficiency and reliability. The unit can be supplied with optional battery pack or use the vehicle’s secondary battery for hold over capacity during stops for deliveries or breaks. This feature also increases the sustainability of delivery operations as the driver can turn the engine off during stops to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. E-200 is also compatible with vehicle’s start-stop features contributing to additional fuel savings.
