Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Independent Insurance Brokers in Wakefield
Established in 1986, W T J Insurance Brokers have built a reputation as one of the UK's leading independent insurance brokers. Our head office in West Yorkshire serves as the hub for our team of over 40 dedicated professionals, who provide personalized service to both business and private clients. As an independent broker, we operate without constraints from insurers, allowing us to focus solely on finding the best solutions for our clients' needs. Our expertise spans multiple sectors including construction, manufacturing, marine, and hospitality, with tailored insurance packages designed to meet specific industry challenges. We assign each client a designated contact to ensure consistent service delivery and policy alignment with evolving requirements.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our relationships with specialist insurers and access to markets like Lloyd's of London. With decades of combined experience, our team combines technical knowledge with practical advice to secure comprehensive coverage at competitive rates. We prioritise understanding our clients' unique circumstances to deliver insurance solutions that protect their assets, operations, and future growth. Our regulatory compliance and authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority underscore our commitment to professional standards. Through continuous market analysis and client-focused service, we maintain our position as trusted advisors in an ever-changing insurance landscape.
Services
Construction Insurance
Manufacturers Insurance
Marine Insurance
Landlord Property Insurance
Restaurant Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 experienced professionals dedicated to insurance brokerage
- Our independence allows unbiased recommendations from specialist insurers
- We provide access to exclusive markets including Lloyd's of London
- Our team holds specialist knowledge across multiple industry sectors
- We maintain FCA authorisation ensuring regulatory compliance and trust
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Construction Insurance
We provide comprehensive insurance solutions for construction businesses, covering employers liability, public liability, and construction all risks. Our policies protect against financial risks associated with site security and health and safety issues. We cater to large building contractors, SMEs, and self-employed tradesmen with tailored coverage options.
Manufacturers Insurance
Our specialist insurance packages protect manufacturing businesses against property damage, machinery breakdown, and liability risks. We cover buildings, plant equipment, and business interruption losses while providing expert advice on health and safety compliance. Our policies address the unique needs of diverse manufacturing operations across the UK.
Marine Insurance
We offer comprehensive marine insurance solutions for goods transportation by sea, road, rail, or air. Our policies protect against cargo theft, third-party liability, and physical loss during transit. We specialise in freight forwarders liability and hauliers goods in transit insurance for both UK and international shipments.
Landlord Property Insurance
Our tailored insurance packages protect residential landlords against property damage, loss of rent, and liability claims. We cover individual properties and portfolios with flexible options including buildings, contents, and alternative accommodation cover. Our policies address risks specific to HMOs and unoccupied properties.
Restaurant Insurance
We provide comprehensive protection for food service businesses including buildings, public liability, and business interruption cover. Our policies address equipment breakdown risks and protect against stock loss from refrigeration failure or flooding. We cater to all restaurant types from casual dining to fine dining establishments.
Questions
What types of business insurance do you offer?
We provide specialist insurance for construction, manufacturing, marine, hospitality, and property management sectors with tailored coverage options.
Are you regulated by any official body?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as licensed insurance brokers.
Can you help with personal insurance needs?
Yes, we offer bespoke personal insurance solutions alongside our business insurance services.
Do you work with specialist insurers?
We maintain close relationships with specialist insurers and have access to markets including Lloyd's of London.
How do you tailor insurance policies?
Our experienced team creates customised insurance packages based on individual business requirements and risk profiles.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK with our head office located in West Yorkshire.
Reviews (2)
Holroyd Business Centre
Nov 29, 2021
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Very Disappointed , we used WTJ Insurance for the past 4 / 5 years after being wooed by the very charming Mark Woodhead. Sadly his team do not have the same charisma, we ran into problems with WTJ when they sold us a very dubious Premier Guarantee policy which caused us financial loss, and was in effect a worthless policy , WTJ still insisted they were entitled to their broker fee, even though they knew how poor the company they had introduced us to were. They disregarded us as a customer, and are very short sighted, and not into making long term customers. Surely it is easier to retain an existing
Syed Bukhari
Jul 18, 2017
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Genuine local firm who care about there customers. I have been dealing with WTJ and Jagjit for the past 6 years now and they have always gone the extra mile always being on hand if anything urgent pops up even out of working hours. A massive credit to the insurance industry this firm will go the extra mile. Always do Reccomend to friends and family . You wont be dissaponted
