Edison Ives Insurance Solutions

Name

Edison Ives Insurance Solutions

Legal name

Edison Ives Limited

Website

https://edinsure.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edison Ives Insurance Solutions is a UK independent insurance brokerage serving SMEs, tradespeople, property investors, and specialist sectors across more than 50 commercial lines, operating as a trading name of David Roberts & Partners (Insurance Brokers) Ltd and the Hedron Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Commissions: Operates as an insurance broker earning commissions from multiple insurers and specialist markets. Provides quotes and arranges insurance policies for commercial and business customers, combining multiple coverage types into tailored packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Edison Ives Insurance Solutions is an independent commercial insurance brokerage that arranges tailored business and personal insurance policies for UK clients. It combines a broad catalogue of liability, property, vehicle and specialist-sector policies with access to leading insurers and specialist markets through its parent David Roberts & Partners group and the Hedron Network. The firm focuses on SMEs, tradespeople, property owners and high-risk or previously declined businesses, providing dedicated advisors rather than call-centre handling.

Product overview

Edison Ives Insurance Solutions is an independent insurance brokerage operating as a unified broker platform offering comprehensive commercial and personal insurance products. The portfolio includes core liability products (Public Liability, Employers Liability, Product Liability, Professional Indemnity), property coverage (Property Owners, Landlord, Office, Retail Shop, Warehouse), and vehicle insurance (Motor Fleet, Commercial Vehicle). The company provides specialized industry-specific coverage across construction trades (Roofing, Scaffolding, Demolition, Electrical Contractors), property management (Block of Flats, HMO, Unoccupied Properties), hospitality (Pub, Hotel, Nightclub, Takeaway, Bakery), healthcare (Care Home, Gym, Medical Equipment), and emerging sectors (CBD, Vape, Coffee Roasters). Additional specialty lines include Cyber Liability, Environmental Liability, Asbestos Removal, and coverage for high-risk or previously declined businesses. The company operates as part of David Roberts & Partners Group with access to specialist insurers and broker networks, offering both standard and bespoke policy solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Liability Insurance Coverage for third-party injury or property damage claims arising on business premises or from business operations. For UK SMEs, tradespeople and commercial operators.
• Employers Liability Insurance Statutorily required UK cover for compensation claims arising from employee illness or injury related to their work. For any UK business employing staff.
• Product Liability Insurance Coverage against injury or damage caused by products supplied or sold. For manufacturers, distributors and retailers of physical goods.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance Protection against losses from legal action due to negligent acts, errors or omissions, including slander, libel and breach of contract. Cover from £25,000 up to £20,000,000. For UK professionals and consultancies.
• Commercial Combined Insurance All-in-one commercial policy combining Public, Employers and Product Liability with a single renewal date. For UK commercial businesses seeking bundled cover.
• Contractors Combined Insurance Bundled policy combining liability, plant, tools and contract cover for small to medium trade contractors. For UK contractor SMEs.
• Combined Liability Insurance Combined public liability, product liability and employers liability coverage in one policy. For UK SMEs seeking a single combined liability solution.
• General Liability Insurance Broad liability coverage protecting businesses against third-party injury and property damage claims. For UK businesses of various sizes.
• Business Insurance Comprehensive business cover protecting property, liability and business interruption in one arrangement. For UK SMEs across sectors.
• Business Interruption Insurance

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional Liability Insurance coverage from £25,000 to £20,000,000
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hedron NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018Edison Ives is a proud member of Hedron Network, which supports and represents a collection of like-minded independent insurance brokerages across the UK. By collaborating with the Network, they have buying power to give customers great products at competitive prices.
• David Roberts & Partners LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdison Ives is a trading name and part of David Roberts & Partners (Insurance Brokers) Ltd, one of the UK's leading independent insurance broker groups. This partnership provides enhanced access to leading insurers, specialist markets, and improved buying power, enabling broader cover options and competitive terms for clients.
• British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdison Ives is a proud member of the British Insurance Brokers Association, the leading trade association for insurance brokers in the UK.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ardonagh Group: UK-headquartered insurance broker group (parent of Towergate and several regional broker brands) with extensive UK SME and specialty presence. Comparable product and customer overlap, operating as a multi-brand platform versus Edison Ives' single-brand approach.
• Aon UK: Global insurance and reinsurance broker with substantial UK commercial presence. Overlaps in commercial liability, property, fleet, and specialty lines, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader enterprise client base.
• Lockton International: Largest independent insurance broker globally with significant UK operations serving commercial clients. Overlaps with Edison Ives in commercial liability, property, and specialty lines but addresses a broader range of client sizes and risk profiles.
• Hiscox UK: UK-based specialty insurer and broker known for professional indemnity, cyber, and small-business commercial coverage. Comparable focus on specialty SME lines including hard-to-place risks, but also acts as carrier rather than purely as broker.

Direct peers

• Superscript: UK-based digital broker serving SMEs with tailored commercial coverage including liability, professional indemnity, cyber, and specialty lines. Comparable SME customer base and product breadth, positioned as a tech-native competitor to traditional broker channels.
• Towergate Insurance Brokers: One of the UK's largest independent commercial insurance brokers offering SME coverage across property, liability, fleet, and specialty lines. Direct competitor in the UK commercial intermediary space with overlapping customer segments and product mix.
• Marsh Commercial: UK SME-focused commercial insurance broker division of Marsh, providing liability, property, fleet, and specialty coverage to UK businesses. Comparable UK SME product breadth and target customer, with greater brand recognition and carrier relationships.
• Howden Group Holdings: Large UK-headquartered independent insurance broker group (formerly Aston Lark) with strong SME and specialty presence. Comparable independent broker positioning, similar customer vertical focus (trades, property, hospitality), and access to specialist insurer markets.
• BIB Insurance Brokers: UK independent commercial insurance broker serving SMEs with liability, property, fleet, and specialty coverage. Closely comparable independent broker model, target customer segments (trades, property, hospitality), and UK-wide distribution model.
• Simply Business: UK-leading digital insurance broker focused on small businesses and tradespeople, offering similar SME commercial coverage across liability, property, vehicle, and specialty lines. Closely comparable target customer and product mix, with differentiated distribution model (online-first vs Edison Ives' advisor-led).

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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