Brentacre Insurance

What Brentacre Insurance does

Brentacre Insurance Services Limited is a UK-registered specialist insurance broker founded in Swansea in 1987 by Bill White and operating under FCA authorisation (FRN 307060). The company places motor insurance with a panel of underwriters — Highway Insurance as primary partner since 1992, alongside AXA, Markerstudy, ERS, and KGM — and earns brokerage commission on policies placed. Its portfolio covers approximately 17 specialised vehicle categories including modified cars and vans, classics, modern classics, custom and retro cars, hot rods, American muscle, Japanese and other imports, campervans, VW Transporters, 4x4s, ex-military vehicles, performance cars, track day, SORN, and temporary cover. Differentiated policy features include like-for-like modification replacement, agreed-value endorsements typically secured for 2-year periods, and the Brentacre Assist non-fault claims management service administered via Connect Claims Group.

The business operates a hybrid GTM model combining a self-service online quote portal (quote.brentacre.co.uk), phone-based advisory (Mon-Sat hours), walk-in consultation at the Swansea office, and a sustained event-marketing presence at UK enthusiast car shows including GTI Internationals, Pendine Sands, Wheels Day, Gravity, and VHRA events. Distribution is UK-only and primarily consumer/SMB, targeting owners of modified and enthusiast vehicles rather than commercial fleets. Brentacre is now part of Specialist Risk Group (SRG), one of the UK's fastest-growing insurance intermediary groups placing £1.6 BN of premium and serving more than 120,000 clients, which positions Brentacre within a larger platform for cross-sell and scheme expansion. The current office footprint consists of a single Swansea headquarters at Phoenix Way with approximately 22 staff, scaled up from the original 3-person office at 95 Mansel Street established in 1987.

Name

Brentacre Insurance

Legal name

Brentacre Insurance Services Limited

Website

https://brentacre.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brentacre Insurance is a UK-based specialist insurance broker placing motor policies for modified, classic, performance, imported, and enthusiast vehicle owners through a panel of underwriters, operating under FCA authorisation and as part of Specialist Risk Group (SRG).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialist Vehicle Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Modified car insurance
• Classic car insurance
• Specialist vehicle insurance
• Imported car insurance
• Performance car insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Swansea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage: Acts as an insurance broker placing vehicle insurance policies with multiple insurers (Highway, AXA, Markerstudy, ERS, KGM). Earns brokerage commissions on policies placed. Offers solutions for all classes of general insurance beyond motor.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brentacre Insurance is a UK-based insurance broker that places specialist motor insurance policies with multiple insurer partners (Highway, AXA, Markerstudy, ERS, KGM). The company focuses on modified, classic, imported, performance, and non-standard vehicles where mainstream insurers typically decline or underinsure, offering like-for-like modification cover, agreed value endorsements, and limited-mileage policies. Beyond motor, Brentacre also offers solutions across other classes of general insurance and a non-fault accident management service (Brentacre Assist).

Product overview

Brentacre Insurance operates as a specialist insurance broker offering a comprehensive portfolio of motor insurance products focused on modified, classic, performance, and specialist vehicles. The core offering consists of Modified Car Insurance, Classic Car Insurance, Campervan Insurance, 4x4 Insurance, American Car Insurance, Imported Car Insurance (including Japanese Imports), Hot Rod Insurance, Custom & Retro Car Insurance, Modern Classic Car Insurance, Performance Car Insurance, Modified Van Insurance, VW Transporter Insurance, Military Car Insurance, Track Day Insurance, SORN Insurance, and Temporary Insurance. These products are complemented by an Agreed Value Insurance add-on that pre-agrees vehicle valuations for total loss protection, and the Brentacre Assist service for non-fault claims management. The company places business through multiple insurance partners including Highway Insurance, Markerstudy, ERS, KGM, and AXA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modified Car Insurance Specialist motor insurance for vehicles with aftermarket modifications such as spoilers, bodykits, engine remaps, alloy wheels, exhaust systems, and suspension upgrades, covering declared modifications on a like-for-like basis.
• Classic Car Insurance Insurance for classic and vintage vehicles, typically requiring the car to be a second vehicle with limited mileage usage, with agreed value and MOT exemption guidance.

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, strategic and supporting.

• Specialist Risk Group (SRG)coreOthersParent company of Brentacre Insurance Services Ltd. SRG is one of the fastest-growing UK insurance intermediary groups, placing £1.6 BN of premium into the global insurance market and serving more than 120,000 clients.
• Highway InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary insurance partner since 1992. Brentacre has maintained a long-standing relationship with Highway insurance for specialist vehicle coverage.
• GTI InternationalsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst car show attended by Brentacre in 1993, marking the beginning of their event marketing strategy.
• VHRA (Vintage Hot Rod Association)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerBrentacre is an official provider of insurance for VHRA and the official sponsor for Pendine Sands Hot Rod Races event. Provides trade stands and insurance services at VHRA events.
• Connect Claims GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdminister Brentacre Assist - a full accident management service for non-fault incidents. Provides replacement vehicle services (access to 35,000+ vehicles), repair services, and litigation services. Subsidiary of Lawshield UK Ltd, FCA authorized (FRN 306793).
• AXAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance provider partner. AXA Car Insurance Policy Documents and IPID documents available through Brentacre.
• MarkerstudysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance provider partner offering Private Car Policy, Classic Car Insurance, and Commercial Vehicle policies.
• ERS (Equity Red Star)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance provider partner offering Modified and Imported Car Policy for private use vehicles including vans.
• KGM Specialist InsurancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance provider partner offering specialist vehicle coverage.
• Lawshield UK LtdsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParent company of Connect Claims Group. FCA authorized and regulated (FRN 306793). Provides legal services and litigation support for non-fault claims.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adrian Flux: UK specialist insurance broker for modified, imported, classic and performance cars. Direct competitor with a similar niche-specialist model, multi-carrier placement, and personal-service positioning.
• Footman James: UK specialist classic and vintage vehicle insurance broker owned by Marsh. Comparable product (classic/modern classic, modified, imported) and broker-led distribution model.
• Lancaster Insurance: UK specialist broker focused on classic, modified and performance cars. Part of One Call Insurance group with similar carrier-agnostic placement and enthusiast-targeted marketing.
• Carole Nash: UK broker specialising in classic, custom and motorcycle insurance. Closely comparable product set (modified/classic/imported/performance) and broker model.
• Peter Best Insurance: UK family-run specialist broker focused on modified, imported and classic vehicles. Very comparable niche-specialist positioning, multi-carrier placement and personal-service ethos.
• Chris Knott Insurance: UK broker specialising in modified, performance and imported cars. Direct product overlap with Brentacre and similar enthusiast-focused marketing approach.
• Performance Direct: UK broker specialising in performance, modified and imported car insurance. Comparable niche specialism and online quote-led brokerage model.

Emerging players

• Hagerty (UK): US-headquartered classic car specialist that has built UK presence; offers agreed-value cover and event-based engagement. Comparable classic and enthusiast proposition but operates as an MGU rather than pure broker.
• Heritage Insurance Solutions: UK broker specialising in classic, vintage and military vehicles. Comparable niche specialism (especially military vehicles overlap) and event-driven marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Howden UK (broking group): Large UK independent broker group offering commercial and specialist personal lines. Comparable insurance intermediary model but at much broader scale and portfolio depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Brentacre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brentacre-insurance-services-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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