Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Essex
Established in 2001, we are a family-run insurance brokerage based in Essex, dedicated to delivering first-class service to businesses and private clients. Our expertise spans comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to diverse sectors, supported by partnerships with leading UK insurers and membership in the Bravo Networks. We prioritise client relationships, combining traditional customer care values with modern industry knowledge to provide competitive premiums and bespoke coverage. Our team of experienced professionals, including qualified brokers and specialists, ensures compliance with Financial Conduct Authority standards while maintaining a commitment to integrity and client satisfaction.With decades of collective experience, we offer tailored insurance products for commercial, personal, and specialist markets, including niche sectors like garden centres and electrical contractors. Our strategic focus on risk management and client education has solidified our reputation as a trusted insurance partner across the UK.
Services
Business Insurance
Personal Insurance
Specialist Insurance
Motor Trade Insurance
Property Owners Insurance
Marine Cargo Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance
High Net Worth Insurance
Electrical Contractors Insurance
Garden Centres Insurance
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist insurance expertise
- Our Bravo Networks membership provides access to leading insurers
- Tailored policies for niche markets like garden centres and electrical contractors
- Compliance support from Financial Conduct Authority-regulated professionals
- Family-run business with a focus on long-term client relationships
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
- Bravo Networks
Services
Business Insurance
We provide comprehensive business insurance solutions tailored to sectors including manufacturing, marine cargo, and professional services. Our policies protect against material damage, liability claims, and business interruption while offering access to leading UK insurers. With expertise in hazardous goods coverage and bespoke policy design, we help businesses mitigate operational risks.
Specialist Insurance
Our specialist insurance caters to unique industries like garden centres, electrical contractors, and security installers. We offer tailored coverage for non-standard construction, outdoor stock, and efficacy risks with options for enhanced liability protection. These policies address specific sector challenges while maintaining access to A-rated insurers and excess coverage options.
Personal Insurance
We arrange personal insurance solutions for high-net-worth individuals and standard household needs. Our offerings include buildings, contents, and classic vehicle coverage with options for legal protection and breakdown assistance. Policies are customised to property type and asset value while maintaining competitive premiums through leading UK insurers.
Professional Indemnity
Our professional indemnity insurance safeguards service-based businesses against claims of negligence or financial loss. Cover extends to architects, consultants, and engineers with options for multi-million pound sums insured. We provide tailored policies that address profession-specific risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Motor Trade Insurance
We offer motor trade insurance for dealerships, garages, and MOT centres with coverage for customer vehicles and business stock. Policies include liability protection, engineering inspections, and MoT licence loss provisions. Our expertise in premium reduction and claims support helps traders maintain cost-effective coverage.
People
Steve Hartley
CEO
With decades of insurance experience, Steve oversees compliance and service standards at Redwood Business Insurance Services Insurance Brokers. A qualified broker and IFA, he maintains traditional customer care values while driving strategic development of the business.
Paul
Corporate Development Director
Paul specialises in innovative insurance products for corporate clients. With a background in Lloyd's market risk placement, he focuses on client relationships and solution development while maintaining interests in golf and animal care.
Andy
Office Manager
Bringing 40+ years of insurance expertise, Andy manages accounting and compliance. His career spans motor and household insurance problem-solving, complemented by a passion for major sporting events.
Chris Kenny
Consultant Broker
With 50 years at Lloyd's, Chris provides underwriting expertise. His career included leadership roles in independent broking firms, alongside a specialist interest in English studio pottery collection.
Kelly
Private Insurance Specialist
Kelly manages high-net-worth home insurance portfolios with 14 years' broking experience. She negotiates insurer relationships while maintaining personal interests in fitness and dog walking.
Questions
What insurance sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in business, personal, and specialist insurance covering sectors like manufacturing, motor trade, garden centres, and professional services across Essex and the UK.
Do you offer high-net-worth insurance solutions?
Yes, we provide tailored high-net-worth insurance covering premium properties, classic vehicles, and valuable assets with access to top-tier insurers.
Are you regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority?
Yes, we are directly authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, ensuring compliance with strict industry standards.
Can you arrange specialist coverage for niche industries?
We offer specialist insurance for unique sectors including electrical contractors, security installers, and garden centres with tailored risk management solutions.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Rayleigh, Essex, we provide insurance services throughout the UK for both commercial and private clients.
Reviews (1)
Matt Hills
Jan 05, 2022
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Positive:Responsiveness
Redwood are our insurance provider at Clearview Communications. Any issues or queries we have they respond positively and quickly. Also very professional. Thanks for your continued support!
Redwood are our insurance provider at Clearview Communications. Any issues or queries we have they respond positively and quickly. Also very professional. Thanks for your continued support!
