As the owner of a small business, choosing the right insurance broker is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.
A good insurance broker will help you find your way around the complicated world of business insurance and source the cover that best meets your needs.
In this blog post, we’ll look at the 7 key factors to consider when choosing an insurance broker for your business.
1. Experience and Expertise
It’s important to choose an insurance broker who has expertise and experience in arranging the type of insurance that your business needs. So, if you’re a retail business, look for a broker who has experience in providing cover for retail businesses. Similarly, if you’re a small manufacturing company, you should work with a broker who has experience in providing insurance for businesses in the manufacturing sector.
2. Personalised service
A good insurance broker will take the time to understand your business and your specific requirements. Â They will work with you to develop a customised insurance package that meets your needs. They will be there to support you if you have to make a claim.
3. Reputation and references
Choose an insurance broker who has a strong reputation in the industry and is recommended by their clients. Ask for references from other small business owners who have used the broker’s services or look at independent reviews of their service.
4. Wide range of insurance products
It’s important to find a broker who can provide a wide range of options from different insurers. Not all insurance brokers have access to the same insurance products.  This will help ensure that you have access to the cover you need, whether it’s Public Liability insurance, Employers Liability or Professional Indemnity cover.
5. Effective communication
Communication is vital when it comes to working with an insurance broker. You’ll want to choose a broker who responds quickly and can communicate with you effectively. A good insurance broker will explain complex insurance terms in a way that is easy to understand and be available to answer any questions you may have.
6. Support
Your insurance needs can change over time as your business grows and evolves. A good insurance broker will keep in touch and provide ongoing support and guidance to help ensure that your cover remains up-to-date and relevant to your business needs.
7. Compatibility
Choosing an insurance broker is a personal decision. You’ll be sharing sensitive information about your business, so it’s important to find someone you feel comfortable working with and can trust… someone  who has  your best interests at heart.
At Breathe, we take pride in offering a personal and tailored approach to arranging insurance for our clients. We understand that every small business has its own specific needs, and that an ‘off-the-shelf’ product might not be suitable. We have access to insurance products from across the market and will work to get you the widest cover available whilst also saving you money. We believe that insurance should be more than just a single transaction. Most importantly, we are passionate about supporting local businesses and giving back to the community.
When you choose Breathe, you are not just getting an insurance broker. You are getting a partner in your business’s success.
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