Preston Insurance Brokers

What Preston Insurance Brokers does

Preston Insurance Brokers is a UK insurance brokerage founded in December 2012, operating as an Appointed Representative of A-One Insurance Services (Bmth) Ltd within the A-One Insurance Group. The firm is based in Brighton with a regional office model, serving three core segments: business insurance (SMBs through to multi-national corporates, including cyber and golf specialisms), property insurance (landlords, block managers, property investors), and personal insurance (home, motor, travel, fine art and collectables). Distribution is primarily direct — a physical office, phone-based inside sales, and online quote forms — augmented by community sponsorships and digital marketing.

The core technology stack is described as an insurance broking platform with an in-house claims management system, but no proprietary software, patents, or technology differentiators are disclosed. Product breadth is the substantive asset: the firm places business across nine named national insurers (Allianz, Aviva, AXA, Covea, Hiscox, Lorega, QBE, RSA, Vasek) and runs its own in-house claims team with dedicated handlers, which is positioned as a service differentiator versus brokers that outsource claims.

The business model is commission-based: Preston earns broker commissions from insurers for arranging and servicing policies across business, property, and personal lines. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to individual risk profiles, billed annually. The firm insures 1,000+ businesses across the UK and operates with approximately 8 named staff, drawing on the wider A-One Insurance Group (160+ staff across nine UK locations) for back-office, carrier access, and specialist referrals, including the sister firm Property Wealth Insurance (PWI) for mid-high net worth personal lines.

Name

Preston Insurance Brokers

Legal name

A One Insurance Services (Bmth) Limited

Website

https://prestoninsurancebrokers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Preston Insurance Brokers is a UK insurance brokerage (founded 2012, Brighton) operating as an Appointed Representative of A-One Insurance Services within the A-One Insurance Group, arranging business, property, and personal insurance across nine major UK insurers with an in-house claims team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Brokerage Services

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421), Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail (Personal Lines) Insurance Brokerage (FSAEADAA)

Keywords

• Commercial insurance brokerage
• Business insurance policies
• Property insurance services
• Personal insurance coverage
• Claims management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Broking Commissions: The company acts as an insurance broker earning commissions from insurers for arranging policies on behalf of clients. They arrange insurance policies and provide connected services, earning revenue through commissions from insurance providers across business, property, and personal lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Preston Insurance Brokers is an insurance brokerage that arranges tailored business, property, and personal insurance policies on behalf of clients, working with leading national insurers. The company adds an in-house claims management service that assigns dedicated claims handlers to each policy, providing a single point of contact throughout the claims lifecycle.

Product overview

Preston Insurance Brokers is an award-winning insurance broking and risk management firm operating as a partnership within the A-One Insurance Group. The company offers three core product lines: Business Insurance (covering Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Employers' Liability, Tool Insurance, Business Contents, Business Building, and Shop Insurance, with add-ons including Employee Benefits and Trade Credit Insurance), Property Insurance (covering Building, Contents, Accidental Damage, Property Owners' Liability, Landlord Home Emergency, Landlord Legal Expenses, and Commercial Landlords coverage), and Personal Insurance (covering Fine Art, Vintage Wine, Antique Furniture, Jewellery and Watches, Property Owners, and Collectables). Specialized products include Cyber Insurance and Golf Insurance. The firm also provides in-house claims management services with dedicated handlers and partners with Property Wealth Insurance (PWI) for high net worth personal coverage. Services are distributed through offices in Brighton and London, serving sole traders through to multi-national corporations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Insurance Comprehensive business insurance covering sole traders to multi-national corporations, including Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Employers' Liability, Tool Insurance, Business Contents, Business Building, Shop Insurance, and add-ons such as Employee Benefits and Trade Credit Insurance.
• Property Insurance Property insurance for landlords, block management companies and property investors covering Building Insurance, Contents Insurance, Accidental Damage, Property Owners' Liability, Landlord Home Emergency Cover, Landlord Legal Expenses, Commercial Landlords' Contents, and Improvements Insurance.
• Personal Insurance Bespoke personal insurance policies covering Fine Art, Vintage Wine, Antique Furniture, Jewellery and Watches, Property Owners, and Other Collectables, with home visit valuations available.
• Cyber Insurance Cyber insurance policy protecting businesses from cyber attacks and data breaches, covering financial losses, legal liabilities, ransomware, business interruption, and providing incident response support.
• Golf Insurance Specialist insurance for golf clubs covering clubhouse, course maintenance, greens, outdoor items, hired equipment, hole-in-one prizes, cups and trophies, and course alteration requirements.
• Employee Benefits Employee benefits packages to help businesses retain staff, offered as an extension to business insurance policies.
• Trade Credit Insurance Insurance protection for businesses against customers not paying, offered as an extension to business insurance.
• Property Wealth Insurance (PWI) Mid-high net worth insurance specialist part of A-One Insurance Group offering access to broad selection of insurers with 'One Policy' options for home and personal cars under one roof.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 businesses insured across the UK
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Golf Management GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Europe's largest golf buying group that named Preston Insurance Brokers as their 'Insurance Broker of Choice' starting in 2023. Provides access to golf clubs and courses across Europe with specialist golf insurance solutions.
• AllianzcoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• AvivacoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• AXAcoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• CoveacoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• HiscoxcoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• LoregacoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• QBEcoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• RSAcoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• VasekcoreOthersInsurance partner providing coverage options. Listed as one of the leading national insurers the company works with.
• Property Wealth Insurance (PWI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within A-One Insurance Group. Specialises in mid-high Net Worth policies with access to a broad selection of insurers. Provides one-policy options for clients covering both home and personal cars under one roof. Part of the same corporate group providing complementary services.
• Sussex County Cricket ClubminorOthersLocal cricket club the company supports. Sussex CCC works with schools and local organisations to provide sporting opportunities. Preston Insurance Brokers is a proud supporter.
• Hove Rugby Football ClubminorOthersLocal rugby club with long-standing relationship. The club offers sports training and development opportunities for all ages. Preston Insurance Brokers continues to support their community role.
• Rockinghorse Children's CharityminorOthersCharity with personal connection to the company. Carries out work for children of Sussex. The company is proud to support, promote and encourage others to get involved.
• County Business ClubsminorOthersInclusive small business ecosystem specialising in Brighton & Sussex area. Designed to transform how local businesses work.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BIB Insurance Brokers: Mid-sized UK commercial insurance broker serving SMEs and mid-market clients. Directly comparable in size, segment focus, and regional UK broker profile.
• One Broker Insurance: Independent UK commercial insurance broker serving SMEs and corporates. Directly comparable regional broker with similar SME-focused commercial lines proposition.
• Bollington Insurance: UK independent commercial insurance broker with regional offices. Directly comparable multi-line, regional UK broker focused on SME and corporate clients.
• Howden Insurance Brokers: UK-focused independent insurance broker offering commercial, personal, and specialty lines through regional offices. Closest large-scale peer to Preston's multi-line, regional brokerage model.
• Towergate Insurance: UK insurance broker providing commercial and personal lines to SMEs and consumers across regional offices. Competes directly with Preston in UK regional SME and personal lines brokerage.
• Aston Lark: UK independent insurance broker offering commercial, personal, and employee benefits. Comparable multi-line UK broker with similar geographic and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Marsh UK: Global insurance broker and risk advisor with extensive UK operations. Larger incumbent operating across commercial, personal, and specialty lines.
• Hiscox UK: UK specialty insurer and direct distributor serving SMEs and consumers. Operates overlapping capabilities to Preston's business and personal lines, both as carrier partner and as competing direct channel.
• Aon UK: Global insurance broker and risk management firm with major UK presence. Overlaps with Preston's commercial and specialty broking offerings as a broad incumbent.

Regional players

• County Insurance Group: Independent South East England insurance broker with multi-line offerings. Directly overlaps with Preston's South East regional focus and similar client mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PrestonInsuranceBrokers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/preston-insurance-brokers
• Instagraminstagram.com/prestoninsurancebrokers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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