Bollington

Gallagher, a prominent global entity in insurance broking, risk management, and consulting services, integrated the Bollington Insurance business into its operations following an acquisition in January 2021. The Bollington brand was subsequently retired in October 2021, with the business now operating under the Gallagher name. This transition brought Bollington's established history of innovation and client support under Gallagher's expansive global framework. Gallagher maintains operations across 150 countries, providing clients with access to international expertise and resources while upholding a commitment to personalized, local service tailored to individual needs.

In the UK, Gallagher operates through a network of over 50 offices, ensuring local support for clients nationwide. The firm's historical expertise, stemming from its Bollington origins, includes a significant focus on motor trade insurance. The motor trade team is equipped to source suitable cover from a panel of insurers for businesses of varying sizes and locations. This includes comprehensive coverage for service and repair garages, MOT stations, vehicle sales operations, and recovery operators.

Additional offerings within this sector encompass road risks only insurance and combined motor trade insurance, tailored for businesses involved in buying, selling, repairing, or servicing vehicles, as well as those offering roadside breakdown services or tyre fitting. The company has decades of experience in this sector, enabling it to cater to a wide range of occupations within the motor trade and, in some instances, secure cover for individuals who might otherwise face challenges, such as young motor traders. Beyond the motor trade, the company provides a broad spectrum of business insurance solutions. These include professional indemnity, public liability, employers' liability, and other commercial combined insurance covers, designed to meet the diverse requirements of clients ranging from sole traders to large corporate businesses.

Property owners' insurance is another key area, offering coverage for both commercial and residential properties, with the flexibility to combine different property types under a single policy. This typically includes buildings cover, with the option to add contents cover. Furthermore, the firm assists with van and fleet insurance needs, providing solutions for everything from single vans to mixed fleets of vehicles. The firm also specialises in the care, charity, and not-for-profit sectors.

Recognising the unique requirements of these organisations, the company develops tailored insurance solutions. This dedicated approach ensures that cover is specifically designed to address the distinct risks faced by various care homes and charitable entities. The company's operational ethos is built upon core values such as passionate service, strategic innovation, and ethical behaviour, all aimed at helping clients navigate their future with confidence. While the company offers a comprehensive suite of insurance and risk management services, its primary focus does not specifically include Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) as a dedicated service line.

The firm's offerings are broadly categorised across motor trade, general business, property, van and fleet, and care and charity sectors, without explicit mention of PBSA within its core specialisms.