Insurance to Protect Your Business
6. Where to Buy
When buying insurance, always get professional advice. There are a number of sources which can advise you as well as sell the insurance.
6.1 You can deal directly with some insurance companies.
- A company’s agent or sales person can only recommend suitable policies from the company’s portfolio.
6.2 Insurance professionals can recommend policies suitable for your business.
- Brokers and intermediaries should search a variety of providers on your behalf.
- Some will receive a commission if you buy from them, while others will charge a fee.
6.3 You can also get helpful advice from industry bodies.
- The Association of British Insurers (ABI) produces a range of leaflets (020 7600 3333).
- The British Insurance Brokers’ Association can recommend a broker.