Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Independent Insurance Brokers in Brentwood, Essex
Brents Insurance has built its reputation on delivering tailored insurance solutions through a team-focused approach. With over 35 years of combined experience in the insurance industry, our brokers prioritise understanding client needs before recommending policies from a panel of 100+ insurers. We specialise in business and private insurance, offering expert guidance on commercial property, liability, motor, and cyber risks while maintaining strong relationships with leading providers like Allianz and Zurich.Our Chartered Insurance Broker status and FCA regulation underscore our commitment to professionalism, ensuring clients receive competitive coverage and proactive support during claims. By handling the complex selection process ourselves, we streamline decision-making and focus on long-term client satisfaction.
Services
Business Insurance
Property Insurance
Liability Insurance
Motor Insurance
Private Clients
Cyber Liability
Care Home Insurance
Directors & Officers Insurance
Travel Insurance
High Net Worth Insurance
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of combined experience in commercial insurance broking.
- We access over 100 insurers to find competitive, tailored coverage options.
- Our team holds Chartered Insurance Broker accreditation for professional excellence.
- We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for client protection.
- We provide proactive risk management advice beyond standard policy coverage.
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
- Chartered Insurance Institute
What people say
First class business insurance advice
Exceeds expectations
Proactive support
Competitive pricing
Expert guidance
Services
Business Insurance
We provide comprehensive business insurance tailored to SMEs and corporations. Our brokers assess risks across retail, hospitality, care homes, and manufacturing sectors to secure competitive policies. With access to leading insurers, we ensure coverage for property, liability, business interruption, and cyber risks while offering ongoing policy management.
Property Insurance
Our commercial property insurance covers premises, buy-to-let portfolios, and mixed-use developments. We work with specialist insurers to provide tailored coverage for buildings, contents, and business continuity. The team ensures policies address flood risks, structural damage, and income loss from property incidents, with options for high-value assets.
Liability Insurance
We arrange public liability, professional indemnity, and cyber liability insurance to protect businesses from legal claims. Policies cover defence costs, compensation payouts, and reputational damage. Our brokers advise on management liability and employment law protection, ensuring directors and businesses maintain financial security against third-party claims.
Motor Insurance
We offer motor trade, fleet, and commercial vehicle insurance through partnerships with Allianz, Aviva, and Zurich. Policies cover repair costs, third-party claims, and business interruption from accidents. Our brokers specialise in tailored solutions for hauliers, taxi firms, and tradespeople, ensuring competitive premiums without hidden excesses.
Private Clients
We provide car, home, and travel insurance for individuals, competing with direct insurers through panel negotiations. Our service includes high net worth home policies with bespoke coverage and travel insurance that exceeds standard agent-provided plans. We ensure policies avoid underinsurance while maintaining competitive pricing for personal clients.
People
Stuart Hulbert
Joint Managing Director
With 35+ years in insurance broking, Stuart leads the care sector division. A Chartered Insurance Broker and former Insurance Institute President, he advises on complex risks for care homes and social welfare organisations, leveraging industry advisory roles to enhance client protection.
Chris Jones
Joint Managing Director
Chris brings 20 years of corporate insurance expertise, specialising in underwriting and risk management. As a Chartered Insurance Broker, he focuses on commercial clients' liability and cyber insurance needs, combining technical knowledge with strategic policy placement for business clients.
Questions
What types of business insurance do you offer?
We cover commercial property, liability, motor, cyber risks, directors & officers, and sector-specific policies for care homes, hospitality, and manufacturing businesses.
How do you find better insurance deals than comparison sites?
We access 100+ insurers and use expert analysis to shortlist tailored options, avoiding hidden excesses while ensuring comprehensive coverage at competitive prices.
Why use a broker instead of buying directly?
Our Chartered Brokers provide risk assessments, policy comparisons, and claims support, ensuring you understand coverage details and avoid underinsurance pitfalls.
How does the claims process work?
We assist with documentation, liaise with insurers, and ensure fair, timely settlements while providing ongoing risk management advice to prevent future claims.
Do you offer cyber liability insurance?
Yes, our cyber policies cover data breaches, business interruption, and legal costs, with tailored solutions for varying business sizes and risk profiles.
Can you help with high net worth home insurance?
We provide bespoke home insurance for high-value properties, including coverage for art collections, outbuildings, and specialist repairs through leading insurers.
