Why are businesses and Private Clients seeking the services of Independent Insurance Brokers?

The answer has to be because not only do they want a level of service and expertise that can be provided by Independent Insurance Brokers but they need that level of service and expertise to ensure they are fully advised on the right Insurance programme for their specific needs.

So what are the advantages of using the services of Independent Insurance Brokers?

Independent Insurance Brokers are often owned and managed by the people with whom the client will have regular dealings relating to their Insurance arrangements.
For business owners, particularly owner managed businesses dealing with Independent Insurance Brokers means that they are often dealing with the owners of the Brokers ensuring continuity of account handling and servicing and of course empathy with other business owners.
With regard to Private Clients, there is the comfort of knowing that you will always be dealt with on a personal basis and not in a call centre environment when dealing with Independent Insurance Brokers. Also staff tend to remain longer in this environment so the client and the Broker are able to build up a rapport and long time relationship to the advantage of the client.
As many Independent Insurance Brokers generally conduct a good percentage of their business in the local region, the knowledge of the area in which the client is based can be invaluable and of course the close proximity of the Broker can be of the utmost importance in the event of a claim
Many Independent Insurance Brokers are members of Insurance Networks, which provides the best of both worlds for Broker and client. The Broker still remains independent in the best tradition of Independent Insurance Brokers but with the access to Insurance markets that have previously been the domain of much larger Insurance Brokers. This allows the client the benefit of the services associated with independent Insurance Brokers whilst ensuring that any of their Insurance problems or requirements can be dealt with due to the markets available.
All Independent Insurance Brokers are subject to regulation by the Financial Services Authority ensuring that the way in which they conduct their business is of the highest order and that all principals, managers and employees of Independent Insurance Brokers take part in a Continuous Professional development training programme to ensure that their knowledge is keeping pace with the many changes which affect the Insurance industry. Especially with regard to changes in legislation and the availability of new policies which are constantly being introduced by Insurers.

There are many advantages in using the services of Independent Insurance Brokers as millions of people have already realised to their benefit, as they provide a traditional level of service with the use of modern technology and a desire provide their clients with the Insurance protection that is so important to everybody in the current age.