Find Insurance

What Find Insurance does

Find Insurance NI Ltd (trading as Find Insurance) is a commercial insurance broker headquartered in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, founded in 1972 and operating under FCA regulation (Firm Reference Number 471896). The firm serves small and medium businesses across Northern Ireland, delivering a portfolio of specialist commercial insurance products spanning motor (taxi, commercial vehicle, van, fleet, motor trade), property and tradesmen (shops and offices, manufacturing, commercial combined), and liability cover (public liability, professional indemnity, employers' liability, directors and officers, product liability, cyber liability). The company also operates Aviate Protect, a sub-brand offering drone/UAV insurance across the entire UK market in partnership with Global Aviation Insurers, marking it as the first Northern Ireland broker to launch such a product.

Name

Find Insurance

Legal name

Find Insurance NI Ltd

Website

https://findinsuranceni.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Find Insurance NI is a commercial insurance broker in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, serving SMBs with motor, property, tradesmen, and liability cover. Operating since 1972, now a Prestige Insurance Holdings subsidiary, with a specialist Aviate Protect drone insurance sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

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

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial insurance broker
• Business insurance coverage
• Fleet and vehicle insurance
• Liability and tradesmen insurance
• Insurance intermediary services

Headquarters

HQ city

Londonderry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Commission: Commission earned from insurers when placing or renewing insurance policies. Most cases paid by commission from the insurer, with commission taken upon receipt of cleared funds prior to payment to the insurer.
2. Admin Fees: Fees charged for various administrative services including new business setup, renewals, mid-term adjustments, document requests, and cancellation processing. Also receives commission from finance providers when arranging premium finance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Find Insurance NI is a commercial insurance broker that arranges tailored business insurance policies for clients across Northern Ireland, sourcing competitive quotes from a panel of reputable UK insurers. The product portfolio covers taxi, commercial vehicle, van, fleet, tradesmen, shops and offices, manufacturing, motor trade, and liability insurance, alongside the Aviate Protect drone/UAV insurance sub-brand. Services include advice, policy arrangement, renewals, mid-term adjustments, claims assistance, and premium finance broking.

Product overview

Find Insurance NI is a commercial insurance broker offering a portfolio of specialized insurance products for businesses across Northern Ireland. The company operates primarily as an insurance intermediary and broker, providing access to multiple leading insurance companies. Their core offerings include vehicle insurance (Taxi, Commercial Vehicle, Van, Fleet), tradesmen and commercial property insurance (Tradesmen, Shops & Offices, Manufacturing, Commercial Combined), motor trade coverage, and liability insurance (Public, Professional Indemnity, Employers', Directors & Officers, Product, Cyber). They also operate a specialized sub-brand called Aviate Protect for drone/UAV insurance. The company tailors insurance solutions through a market search process, arranging bespoke policies to meet individual business requirements. As of 2024, the company became part of Prestige Insurance Holdings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aviate Protect: A drone/UAV insurance product launched in 2017, developed in partnership with Global Aviation Insurers for the commercial drone market.

Products and services

• Taxi Insurance Insurance coverage tailored for taxi drivers and operators in Northern Ireland.
• Commercial Vehicle Insurance Insurance coverage for commercial vehicles used in business operations.
• Van Insurance Insurance coverage for vans used for business or personal purposes.
• Tradesmen Insurance Insurance coverage tailored for tradespeople including coverage for tools, equipment, and liability.
• Shops & Offices Insurance Comprehensive insurance for retail shops and office premises covering buildings, contents, and liability.
• Motor Trade Insurance Insurance for motor trade businesses including car dealers, mechanics, valets, and breakdown services.
• Manufacturing Insurance Insurance coverage for manufacturing businesses including machinery, stock, product liability, and business interruption.
• Commercial Combined Insurance Comprehensive single-policy insurance incorporating multiple cover features for businesses.
• Fleet Insurance Insurance for businesses with 3 or more commercial vehicles under one policy, covering vans, HGVs, motorcycles, buses, minibuses and taxis.
• Liability Insurance Insurance covering various liability types including Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Employers' Liability, Directors and Officers, Product Liability, and Cyber Liability.
• Aviate Protect (Drone Insurance) Specialized UAV/Drone insurance product launched as the first in Northern Ireland for the UK commercial drone market, allowing operators to customize coverage levels.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Derry GAAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Landmark multi-year stadium naming rights partnership making Find Insurance the first-ever sponsor of both Celtic Park in Derry City and Owenbeg Derry GAA Centre near Dungiven. Venues renamed Find Insurance Celtic Park and Find Insurance Owenbeg. Partnership delivers extensive brand visibility across stadium signage, broadcast references, digital platforms, and community events.
• Foyle Down Syndrome TrustcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 April 2025Charitable partnership supporting 'Down Right Financial' programme - financial education initiative for young people with Down syndrome. Fundraising efforts including £5,000 Aviva grant and crowdfunding campaign raising over £18,000. Company volunteers at Peace Games events and sponsors team kits.
• Allied Irish Bank (AIB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2025Collaborative partner in 'Down Right Financial' programme, delivering eight-week Financial Wellness course alongside Find Insurance NI for young people with Down syndrome.
• Prestige Insurance Holdings LimitedflagshipOthers · 8 February 2024Parent company and acquirer of Find Insurance NI. Company became part of Prestige Insurance Group alongside AbbeyAutoline under the broking umbrella of Prestige Insurance Holdings. Team continues to work from existing Derry branch.
• HURT (Have Your Tomorrows)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Official Charity of the Year 2023 partnership. HURT provides holistic addiction recovery and family support services in Derry/Londonderry. Find Insurance NI team participates in fundraising events and activities throughout the year to support vital services.
• Derry/Londonderry Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2019Commercial Insurance Corporate Partner for 2019. Corporate partnership to support local Derry/Londonderry business community through Chamber activities and visibility.
• Foyle Search & RescueminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2018Charitable partnership with North-West based charity in its 25th year. Donation campaign where £1 per insurance renewal and new business policy was donated from September-December 2018. Charity has saved over 2,500 people and stopped 3,818 potential suicides.
• Global Aviation InsurerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2017Strategic partnership to develop Aviate Protect drone insurance product. Find Insurance NI worked closely with Global Aviation Insurers to create innovative new product for the commercial drone market - first broker in Northern Ireland to launch drone insurance for UK market.
• KlubFunderminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 April 2016#Kash4Klubs Campaign partnership with online fundraising platform to help local sports clubs across Northern Ireland with fundraising opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NFU Mutual: Large UK mutual insurer and broker with regional agent offices across Northern Ireland serving farms, tradesmen and rural SMEs. A broader incumbent with overlapping tradesmen, commercial vehicle and liability insurance offerings for similar SMB segments.
• Towergate Insurance Brokers: UK national commercial insurance broker with broad product coverage including motor trade, fleet, tradesmen and liability. Larger incumbent competing for the same SMB commercial accounts but with national rather than regional reach.
• Marsh Commercial: UK subsidiary of global broker Marsh, providing commercial insurance and risk advisory to mid-market and corporate clients. A larger incumbent offering the same liability, property and motor trade lines but at a different scale and customer tier.

Others

• Compare the Market: UK price comparison aggregator enabling consumers and small businesses to compare motor, van and commercial insurance quotes. Not a direct broker peer but the principal alternative channel competing for the same price-sensitive NI SMB customers.

Direct peers

• Adrian Flux: UK specialist insurance broker known for non-standard and niche lines including motor, aviation and drone insurance. Directly comparable to Find Insurance's Aviate Protect product line given their focus on specialty UAV/commercial vehicle coverage.
• Autoline Insurance: UK-based insurance broker with strong Northern Ireland presence. Competes head-to-head with Find Insurance NI across motor, commercial vehicle and taxi insurance products in the same NI customer base.
• Bollington Insurance Brokers: UK commercial insurance broker serving SMEs with motor trade, fleet, liability and combined commercial cover. Similar SMB-focused commercial brokerage model with comparable product breadth to Find Insurance NI.
• AbbeyAutoline: Sister company under Prestige Insurance Holdings following the February 2024 acquisition. Both are Northern Ireland-based commercial insurance brokers operating through a similar advisory model, making AbbeyAutoline the most directly comparable peer in the same group.
• Hughes Insurance: One of Northern Ireland's largest independent insurance brokers offering personal and commercial lines. Directly competes with Find Insurance NI for SMB commercial accounts in the same geographic market with a similar broker-led distribution model.

Emerging players

• Hiscox UK: UK specialist insurer and broker focused on commercial liability, professional indemnity and cyber liability for SMEs. Overlaps with Find Insurance NI's liability product line, particularly cyber and professional indemnity, though typically distributed direct-to-customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/findinsuranceni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/findinsuranceni
• Xx.com/_FindInsurance

Compliance4 records

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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