2. Ensuring your Benefits Plus programme gives you what you want
Over the past few years we’ve negotiated a range
of exclusive offers and discounts for RICS members.
These special offers and discounts are designed to
provide genuine savings for you and your business,
to help with your finances and for your leisure time.
Choose from discounted buildings insurance and
risk management advice, to an attractive range of
travel services and investment advice, as well as
special savings on luxury cars and clothing.
We regularly review and update the rewards and
partners in the programme, to ensure you will
continue to benefit from a range of rewards and
discounts from some of the world’s biggest brands.
Are you benefiting from Benefits Plus?
With so many pluses, it’s no wonder that thousands
of RICS members are already making the most of
their membership and enjoying great savings. Don't
miss out, start benefiting today.
3. Your business
• Wesleyan for Professionals – office and
motor insurance
• Travelers – professional indemnity insurance
• Moneypenny – telephone answering services
• Yellow Pages – corporate advertising scheme
• Thomson – local directories
• Citation – employment law and health & safety
compliance services
• F-Secure – internet security and online backup
• RICS Giftware
• RICS Equipment for Surveyors
Your finances
• T.M Lewin – menswear and womenswear
• Mercedes-Benz Corporate – exclusive
Mercedes-Benz offers
• Hiscox – home and contents insurance
• St James’s Place – wealth management advice
• Standard Life Health – health insurance
• ASUA – travel insurance
• Classic Car Club – hire and drive classic cars
• Bristol & London – car accident management service
Your travel
• BCP – airport car parking and pre-flight services
• Hertz – worldwide car hire
• Ordnance Survey – maps
4. Mercedes-Benz: Working with you to deliver a world class experience
We are delighted by how well the partnership
between RICS and Mercedes-Benz is going –
with a number of RICS members already making
significant savings on a wide range of
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
There is an ever-changing range of exclusive
packages and discounts on offer to all RICS members.
Mercedes-Benz gives you the opportunity to enjoy
exclusive offers on some of its most prestigious
models. Whether you have responsibility for a fleet
or are looking for a car for yourself, there has never
been a better time to enjoy the quality and style that
Mercedes-Benz offers.
For more information on Mercedes-Benz offers contact:
w: www.rics.org/mercedes t: +44 (0)870 600 1378
5. Wealth management advice from St James’s Place
RICS has negotiated a range of exclusive member
services from St. James’s Place, experts in wealth
management advice.
Whether you are looking to minimise your personal
taxation, invest for growth, or plan for your retirement,
St. James’s Place is well placed to help you achieve
your desired financial and lifestyle goals.
St James’s Place has already hosted a number of
complimentary financial management briefings for
RICS members, with more planned for the future.
They are also offering personal financial reviews.
For more information on St James’s Place contact:
w: www.rics.org/sjp t: +44 (0)800 953 3030
e: rics@sjp.co.uk
6. Home insurance for less with Hiscox
Hiscox specialises in providing home insurance
for professional people. Their standard home
policy provides higher levels of cover than many
other home insurance policies and represents
excellent value for RICS members.
Highlights of cover and discounts provided include:
• Cover as standard for all of your belongings if they
are accidentally damaged or lost
• Comprehensive buildings and contents insurance
including garden furniture and bikes
• Highly efficient claims service with knowledgeable
UK-based staff. No forms and some claims paid
within 24 hours
• Accidental damage cover for buildings and
contents as standard
• Worldwide cover as standard for theft, loss and
damage of your possessions when you take them
away temporarily from home
• 15% discount for RICS members on Hiscox
standard rates.
For more information on Hiscox contact:
w: www.rics.org/hiscox t: +44 (0) 845 365 1704
7. Ensure that your business is always compliant when it comes to
HR issues with Citation plc
RICS is delighted to include Citation plc within
the Benefits Plus portfolio. Citation plc provides
a fixed cost Employment Law and Health and
Safety service to ensure businesses fulfil their
obligations and remain compliant.
Benefits include:
• A tailored system that deals with all the legally
required policy documentation (such as employee
handbooks, contracts of employment and Health
and Safety policies)
• A manned 24 hour advice line
• Annual site audits
• An all encompassing financial indemnity should
action be taken against you or your firm.
As part of the Benefits Plus programme, RICS has
negotiated an exclusive discount on Citation plc’s
standard fees for RICS members.
For more information on Citation plc contact:
w: www.rics.org/citation t: +44 (0) 1565 682013
e: rics@citation.co.uk
8. Wesleyan for Professionals:
Best quality motor and office insurance – at a price you can afford
Wesleyan for Professionals is able to offer
exclusive discounts for RICS members, with
savings on motor and office insurance policies.
Motor insurance
You can save time by searching a panel of leading
motor insurers to match your individual needs while
providing great value. In addition, RICS members
are entitled to a £50 cashback on all policies.
Office insurance
What’s more, you can get at least 10% off your office
insurance. Wesleyan’s office cover is designed to
suit the needs of today's workplace. With cover that
is flexible and comprehensive, it provides a number
of key features included as standard – such as:
• One buildings rating area for the whole of the UK
• ‘All risks’ cover for all the contents of the office
• Cover for specialist surveying equipment when
away from the premises
• Theft cover including walk-in losses during business
hours and personal accident cover for key employees.
For more information on Wesleyan for Professionals
contact: w: www.rics.org/wesleyanoffice
t: +44 (0)800 107 5806
w: www.rics.org/wesleyanmotor
t: +44 (0)800 316 7549
9. Worldwide car hire from Hertz
RICS is proud to continue our long standing
relationship with Hertz.
RICS members are automatically part of the Hertz
Member Benefits programme. There are a number
of excellent benefits you are able to enjoy, including:
• 5% off the best available rates when you book
• Free special car group upgrades
• Special money off vouchers and other
promotional offers
• Save time and money with Hertz #1
Club membership.
For more information on Hertz contact:
w: www.rics.org/hertz t: +44 (0)870 844 4 844
10. With Travelers you can benefit from the best advice
on professional indemnity insurance
Travelers is a leading professional indemnity
insurer, with extensive experience and expertise
in protecting surveyors, estate agents, property
managers and construction professionals from
the risk of negligence claims.
As the official provider of risk management services
to RICS members, Travelers’ risk management
consultants deliver advice and information on how
RICS members may best reduce their exposure to
claims of negligence.
Travelers is well placed to help RICS members
recognise the risks inherent in private practice, and
the common pitfalls and underlying problems that
can so often give rise to client complaints and claims.
For more information on Travelers contact:
w: www.rics.org/travelers
11. Great news for RICS members –
introducing The Book from Thomson Local
RICS and Thomson Local have been working
together for a number of years to successfully
promote RICS and its members in the UK.
Thomson Local directories have now linked up with
Nectar and have also redesigned and re-launched
their directory under the more contemporary name
of The Book.
RICS members can benefit from a unique advertising
programme with Thomson Local, giving you a cost
effective option to appear in a display advertisement
under the RICS banner.
For more information on Thomson Local contact:
w: www.rics.org/thomson t: +44 (0)1415 726371
e: gary.lee@thomsonlocal.com
12. Internet security and online backup for RICS Members
provided by F-Secure
RICS is delighted to be able to offer members
discounts on vital computer protection in
association with F-Secure.
With the number of viruses growing daily, only using
antivirus or free software is not enough.
RICS members are entitled to a 20% discount on
both F-Secure Internet Security 2010 to safeguard
your computer from viruses, hackers, and other
online criminals, and Online Backup to safeguard
your files against possible computer failure or damage.
For more information on F-Secure contact:
w: www.rics.org/fsecure
13. Now it’s easier to travel in style – with BCP
RICS and BCP have worked together for several
years to make RICS members’ travel easier.
BCP has an unrivalled choice of over 50 car parks
across 20 UK airports. RICS members can enjoy
15% off BCP pre-book prices on a range of secure
on and off airport parking facilities.
If you are traveling abroad you can also treat yourself
to a little pre-flight luxury. RICS members can claim
an extra 15% discount on a range of other
services, including:
• Meet and Greet
• ChauffeurDrive Express
• Complimentary drinks and snacks in one of several
executive airport lounges and savings on parking
at BCP parking facilities across London.
For more information on BCP contact:
w: www.rics.org/bcp t: +44 (0)870 013 4535
quote ‘RICS’
14. Save money on quality menswear and womenswear at TM Lewin
We are delighted to offer RICS members
continued savings on high quality clothing in
association with TM Lewin.
Take advantage of some really valuable discounts across
a fantastic range of products available at TM Lewin.
You'll find the highest quality men's shirts,
menswear, women's shirts and suits at great
corporate prices.
For more information, and to download your discount
voucher, visit: w: www.rics.org/tmlewin
15. Save money on a range of products from Ordnance Survey
RICS is pleased to introduce this partnership with
Great Britain’s national mapping agency.
RICS members can enjoy exclusive offers on
Ordnance Survey's range of paper maps. Members
receive 20% off:
• OS Landranger Maps
• OS Explorer Map
• OS Explorer Map – Active Series
• OS Select
For more information on Ordnance Survey visit:
w: www.rics.org/ordnancesurvey
16. Improve customer service whilst reducing business costs with Moneypenny
Moneypenny is an award winning telephone
answering service that can genuinely reduce
costs whilst improving customer service.
Having your very own dedicated Moneypenny PA to
look after your calls, as if based in your office, will
ensure you're working smarter.
RICS members are able to try the service
Moneypenny provides absolutely free for two weeks
without any commitment.
For more information on Moneypenny contact:
w: www.rics.org/moneypenny
t: +44 (0)8000 199 944
17. Exclusive travel insurance deals from ASUA
All Seasons Underwriting Agencies Ltd (ASUA), in
association with ETI International Travel Protection
(ETI), the specialist travel arm of one of the world’s
leading re-insurers, are able to offer a range of
exclusive travel insurance solutions for RICS
members, their families and their work colleagues.
Exclusive offers include:
• Cover on business and leisure travel at no
additional premium
• A wide range of options available from extending
cover to RICS members’ families to arranging bespoke
group company policies anywhere in the world
• The option to 'top up' business travel cover against
political risk evacuation for RICS members travelling
in areas that may be subject to outbreak of war,
terrorism or civil unrest
• An RICS dedicated 24 hour claims and assistance
phone line
• A further 25% discount for RICS trainees and
candidates on a range of value for money options.
For more information on ASUA visit:
w: www.rics.org/asua
18. Special advertising in Yellow Pages for RICS members
Yellow Pages has been introducing buyers to
sellers for over 40 years.
As part of Yellow Pages Corporate Advertising
Scheme, RICS has arranged a high impact display
advert in Yellow Pages. You'll be joining nearly 3,000
RICS members who receive the endorsement of one
of the most trusted names in the industry, reassuring
potential customers of their hard earned credentials.
For more information on Yellow Pages contact:
w: www.rics.org/yellowpages t: +44 (0)808 100 7890
19. Drive some of the most desirable cars in the world at a
discounted price with Classic Car Club
The Classic Car Club enables members to drive a
range of beautiful cars without having the worry
or expense of actually owning them.
This exclusive private members club has opened its
doors to Benefits Plus and is offering RICS members
a 10% discount on joining.
Use of cars is via the Classic Car Club points
scheme. Upon joining, RICS members will receive an
allocation of points which will then be exchanged
throughout the year for days behind the wheel of any
of the Club's fleet of classic cars.
With the Benefits Plus programme, RICS members
will be able to enjoy this exclusive facility at special
discounted rates.
For more information on The Classic Car Club visit:
w: www.rics.org/classiccarclub
20. Bristol and London:
Keeping you on the road if you ever have an accident
Bristol & London is the UK’s leading provider
of prestige car replacements. The accident
management service incorporates all types of
incidents, regardless of liability, make or model.
RICS’ partnership with Bristol & London offers RICS
members a comprehensive accident management
service, encompassing all aspects of accident
management from the first notification of loss and
claims management, through to insurance liaison,
repair management and repatriation of the vehicle.
Key features and benefits include:
• Provision of like-for-like vehicles to drivers
involved in a non-fault accident, whilst their
own vehicle is being repaired
• Complimentary accident management service
• Dedicated 24 hour free phone number
• 24 hour roadside accident recovery service
• Nationwide network of repairers
• Complete repair management
• Total loss management.
Now you can benefit from this exclusive service at a
specially negotiated rate.
For more information on Bristol & London visit:
w: www.rics.org/bristolandlondon
21. Equipment for Surveyors: helping you to keep practicing
The Equipment for Surveyors service provides
RICS members with a dedicated, one stop shop
for practical equipment, tools and accessories
used by today's working surveyors, all at
exclusive discounted prices.
The service has been developed in association with
Survey Systems Ltd, a long established surveying
practice and specialist supplier of surveying and
ancillary equipment to both businesses and individuals.
For more information on Equipment for Surveyors
visit: w: www.surveyors-equipment.com
22. The RICS Giftware Collection –
prestigious corporate gifts ready for you to use
The RICS giftware range consists of high quality
items which make perfect gifts.
Favourites include the cufflinks bearing the RICS
logo, and range of six silk ties. Newer additions to
the collection include some essential office items,
such as a branded USB stick and a stylish RICS
desk clock. A golf umbrella brandishing the lion’s
head has also been introduced, perfect for our
unpredictable British weather.
For each item sold, 10% of the net sale price will go
to LionHeart, the benevolent fund for RICS members
and their families.
For more information and to view and purchase
items online visit: w: www.ricsbooks.com/giftware
To request a free copy of the giftware brochure phone
RICS’ Contact Centre on +44 (0) 870 333 1600.
We are continuously adding to the Benefits Plus
scheme. Keep up to date on the latest offers, discounts
and benefits by visiting www.rics.org/benefitsplus
23. Site Builder – a simple and highly cost effective way to create
your own professional website.
Site Builder is a new way to help take all the hard
work out of ensuring that you always have a well
designed, best of breed web presence that will
help to give you an immediate competitive edge
in your local market.
Site Builder is a new way to help take all the hard
work out of ensuring that you always have a well
designed, best of breed web presence that will help
to give you an immediate competitive edge in your
local market.
We’ve negotiated an exclusive way of paying for this
service, which will save you money and enable you
to spread the costs over the year rather than having
to pay for everything at one time.
To subscribe to this unique new service, follow the
online instructions and before you know it you will
have a professional website, which will ensure you
project the right image to clients and other key target
audiences locally and nationally.
There are three different levels of Site Builder Plan for
you to choose from. You can upgrade your Plan at
any time, as your business grows and you start to
see the benefits of having a fully professional online
presence.
For more information on on RICS Site Builder contact:
w: www.rics.org/citation t: +44 (0) 1565 682013
e: rics@citation.co.uk
24. rics.org/benefitsplus
Advancing standards in land, property and construction.
RICS is the world’s leading qualification when it comes to professional
standards in land, property and construction.
In a world where more and more people, governments, banks and commercial
organisations demand greater certainty of professional standards and ethics,
attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism.
Over 100 000 property professionals working in the major established and
emerging economies of the world have already recognised the importance
of securing RICS status by becoming members.
RICS is an independent professional body originally established in the UK
by Royal Charter. Since 1868, RICS has been committed to setting and upholding
the highest standards of excellence and integrity – providing impartial,
authoritative advice on key issues affecting businesses and society.
RICS is a regulator of both its individual members and firms enabling it to
maintain the highest standards and providing the basis for unparalleled
client confidence in the sector.
RICS has a worldwide network. For further information simply contact the
relevant RICS office or our Contact Centre.
Europe
(excluding
United Kingdom)
ricseurope@rics.org
United Kingdom
contactrics@rics.org
Asia
ricsasia@rics.org
Africa
ricsafrica@rics.org
Americas
ricsamericas@rics.org
Middle East
ricsmiddleeast@rics.org
Oceania
ricsoceania@rics.org
India
ricsindia@rics.org
RICS HQ
Parliament Square
London SW1P 3AD
United Kingdom
Worldwide media
enquiries:
E pressoffice@rics.org
Contact Centre:
E contactrics@rics.org
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