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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Insurance Partner Since 1919
Founded over a century ago in 1919, we are one of the UK's leading independent insurance broking and risk management companies. As a fourth-generation family firm owned by our management and staff, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized service while balancing comprehensive coverage with cost-effectiveness. With over 200 professionals across 14 UK offices, we combine local expertise with national reach to serve diverse client needs.Our team's deep industry knowledge enables tailored insurance solutions for commercial, personal, and high-net-worth clients. We maintain a strong commitment to community through our charitable trust, which has donated over 130,000 to regional and national causes. Our longevity reflects our ability to adapt while maintaining core values of client-centric service and professional excellence.
Services
Commercial insurance
Personal insurance
Trade credit insurance
Cyber insurance
Risk management
Claim consultancy
Farming insurance
Demolition insurance
Education insurance
Health insurance
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We offer century-spanning expertise in insurance broking since 1919
- Our team provides personalized service with nationwide coverage
- We maintain dedicated claims specialists for efficient resolution
- Our charitable trust demonstrates community commitment
- We combine family business values with professional excellence
What people say
Outstanding service
Deep industry knowledge
Excellent advice
First class service
Seamless transition
Services
Commercial insurance
We provide comprehensive commercial insurance solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. Our expert brokers assess specific industry risks to create customized protection packages that safeguard assets and operations. With access to specialist markets through our UNA Alliance membership, we secure competitive premiums while maintaining high coverage standards.
Trade credit insurance
Our trade credit insurance services protect businesses against payment defaults from commercial clients. With over a decade of experience managing credit portfolios, we help companies secure better credit terms while mitigating financial risks. Our team provides expert advice on slow payers and claim management to maintain healthy cash flow.
Risk management
We offer strategic risk management services that identify potential threats to business operations. Our consultants develop tailored mitigation strategies that combine insurance protection with proactive business practices. This holistic approach helps clients reduce vulnerabilities while optimizing insurance expenditure across their enterprise.
Claim consultancy
Our dedicated claims team provides specialist support throughout the insurance claims process. With proven expertise in complex claims resolution, we advocate for clients to ensure fair and timely settlements. We handle business interruption claims, property damage assessments, and specialist insurance claims with professional representation.
Cyber insurance
We provide comprehensive cyber insurance solutions addressing modern digital threats. Our policies cover data breaches, cyber attacks, and business continuity following system failures. With specialist underwriting partners, we offer tailored protection plans combined with risk reduction advice to enhance clients' cybersecurity preparedness.
People
Polly Staveley
Managing Director
As fourth-generation family member and Managing Director, Polly Staveley leads our Bradford headquarters with over 25 years' experience in insurance broking. She maintains our founding principles of client-focused service while driving strategic growth across our nationwide network of offices.
Mackenzie Dallas
Group Director
Group Director Mackenzie Dallas, a great-grandson of our founder, oversees our professional services division. With specialist expertise in commercial risk management, he ensures consistent service quality across our 14 UK offices while maintaining our family business ethos.
Caroline Pullich
Group Head of Private Clients
Appointed Group Head of Private Clients, Caroline Pullich brings 18 years' experience in wealth protection and bespoke insurance solutions. She leads our personal insurance division with particular focus on high-net-worth client services and estate planning requirements.
Questions
What insurance services do you offer?
We provide commercial insurance, personal insurance, trade credit insurance, cyber insurance, risk management, and specialist insurance for farming, demolition, and education sectors.
How do I make an insurance claim?
Contact our Bradford claims team during business hours or use our emergency line outside hours. We'll guide you through the process with dedicated support from our claims specialists.
Are you an independent insurance broker?
Yes, we're one of the UK's leading independent insurance brokers with over 100 years' experience, offering unbiased advice across multiple insurance markets.
Do you have local offices across the UK?
We operate from 14 offices including Bradford, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, and Shetland, ensuring local accessibility with nationwide expertise.
How long have you been in business?
We've been providing insurance services since 1919, making us one of the longest-established family-owned insurance brokers in the UK.
What makes you different from other insurers?
Our combination of century-spanning expertise, personalized service approach, and nationwide office network creates unique value for clients across commercial and personal insurance sectors.
Reviews (2)
Tony Kulikovsky
Apr 07, 2020
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Great financial advisers, well organised and helpful clued up on all of their services if you need advice on pensions or any other financial services Make them number 1 on your list
Peter Davies
Mar 02, 2019
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Great company, a real Insurance Broker who have people who will actually do the job you pay for, when you really need it. I've had experience with the Confused's of the internet and it was a nightmare. Competitively priced with real people who answer your call and get your problems sorted.
