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ALAN BOSWELL GROUP Norwich
After Alan Boswell Group recognized the opportunity in insuring complementary therapists, they built a practice that now insures over 200 different complementary therapies, from reflexology and massage to hypnotherapy and yoga. With cover for public liability and products liability, extensions are also available for liable and slander, breach of confidentiality and more. Involved within the industry, Alan
Boswell Group is the appointed broker for The Association of Reflexologists and is a member of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. “We are the preferred broker for some of the main Associations and Federations and yet, despite our breadth, we still receive requests for new therapies. For example we recently received a request to insure students who were being taught acupuncture for expectant mothers,” says Lee Boswell.
Year founded: 1982 Number of employees: 190 in the insurance division Location of headquarters: Norwich Number of offices: 7
W DENIS GROUP London
Independent insurance broker W Denis began in 1963 by Hubert Allen Thew and now offers insurance services not just in the UK, but also throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Far East and Australia. For the evolving British hospitality industry, W Denis’ expert brokers in the sector understand the intricacies of serving the industry that is “driving sustainability and advancing food technology.” LATE NIGHT LEISURE
NDML INSURANCE SPECIALISTS Leeds
PHARMACY
PK PARTNERSHIP Surrey
According to the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee, about 95% of the population lives within 20 minutes of a pharmacy, making them a vital staple in all communities. Founded in 1979, PK Partnership offers an insurance product designed just for pharmacies called PharmacyProtectTM, which provides comprehensive coverage to pharmacy owners and operators in the UK.
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A night out on the town can quickly turn into an insurance mishap when mixed libations transition into mixed disagreements. NDML, late night leisure insurance specialists, offers comprehensive policies to nightclubs, late bars, gentlemen’s clubs, amusement venues and more. Operating in these sectors since 1998, NDML is the appointed broker to the British Hospitality Association and the Restaurant Association, and have been a Best Bar None partner since 2009, allowing them to understand the specific risks this industry faces.