Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Specialist Sports, Dance & Leisure Insurance Brokers in Worcester
Mann Broadbent has been a trusted name in specialist insurance since 1961, offering tailored solutions for sports, dance, and leisure industries. Our team combines over six decades of expertise with a deep understanding of the unique risks faced by clients ranging from individuals to national governing bodies. As part of Sutcliffe & Co., a family-owned brokerage, we maintain a personal approach while leveraging industry-leading partnerships to secure competitive premiums.Our staff's firsthand involvement in sports and leisure activities ensures we speak your language and address your needs with precision. We prioritise transparency, offering impartial advice without allegiance to specific insurers, and simplify complex policies into clear, actionable coverage. From event insurance to business protection, our proactive service ensures clients remain safeguarded through every stage of their endeavours.
Services
Sports Insurance
Dance Insurance
Leisure Insurance
Business Insurance
Sports Travel Insurance
Event Insurance
Public Liability Cover
Building Insurance
Cyber Liability Protection
Employers Liability Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of specialist knowledge in sports and leisure insurance
- Our team combines professional expertise with firsthand industry experience
- We provide impartial advice as independent brokers with no insurer allegiance
- We guarantee swift response times for urgent insurance requirements
- We maintain FCA-authorised status ensuring regulatory compliance and client protection
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Professional handling of claims
Swift email responses
Competitive pricing achieved
Personalised service approach
Industry-specific expertise
Services
Sports Insurance
Comprehensive protection for sports clubs, teams, and individuals against injury claims, property damage, and event cancellations. Our policies cover grassroots to professional levels across 30+ sports disciplines. Specialist underwriters ensure tailored terms matching specific activity risks.
Dance Insurance
Tailored insurance for dance schools, instructors, and event organisers including public liability, building protection, and equipment cover. Policies accommodate both studio-based operations and touring productions across contemporary and traditional dance forms.
Leisure Insurance
Specialist protection for adventure centres, swimming pools, and leisure facilities against third-party claims and business interruptions. Coverage extends to equipment hire, instructor liabilities, and venue-specific risks across 20+ leisure sectors.
Business Insurance
Customisable packages combining property, liability, and operational protections for SMEs. Includes cyber liability, employers liability, and business interruption coverage tailored to clients' specific industry exposures and regulatory requirements.
Sports Travel Insurance
Global protection for athletes and event participants covering winter sports, extreme activities, and international competitions. Policies include medical evacuation, equipment protection, and cancellation coverage for domestic and overseas sporting engagements.
People
Duncan Sutcliffe
Director
Leads strategic direction with 25+ years in specialist insurance. Oversees underwriter relationships and maintains the company's founding principles of personal service and industry expertise.
Andy Morehen
Operations
Manages day-to-day brokerage operations. Ensures efficient policy implementation and claims processing, leveraging 20 years of experience in sports insurance risk assessment.
Sue Smith
Team Leader
Coordinates client services with specialist knowledge in dance and leisure insurance. Maintains 18-year track record of successful policy placements for community-based organisations.
Anita Devereux
Scheme Manager
Develops bespoke insurance programmes for sports leagues and governing bodies. Recognised for resolving complex coverage requirements for high-risk activities and large-scale events.
Doug Kaye
Account Executive
Specialises in emergency insurance solutions for time-sensitive business requirements. Achieves rapid underwriter responses while maintaining strict compliance with FCA regulations.
Questions
What sports insurance policies do you offer?
We provide coverage for 30+ sports including cricket, rugby, tennis, and extreme sports. Policies protect against injury claims, property damage, and event cancellations for individuals and organisations.
Can you help with dance school insurance?
Yes, we offer tailored packages covering public liability, building protection, and instructor coverage for dance schools, studios, and performance groups of all sizes.
How quickly can you arrange insurance?
Urgent cases receive same-day underwriter contact. Most standard policies are arranged within 1-3 business days following initial consultation.
Do you cover leisure activity providers?
We specialise in insurance for adventure centres, swimming pools, and leisure facilities. Coverage includes equipment liability, instructor protection, and venue-specific risks.
How do I make a claim?
Contact our claims team via phone or email with incident details. We'll guide you through documentation requirements and coordinate with insurers for prompt resolution.
Are you regulated by the FCA?
Yes, we operate under Sutcliffe Insurance Brokers Limited, an FCA-authorised entity (Number 306068), ensuring compliance with strict financial services regulations.
