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INDEPENDENT INSURANCE. PERSONAL SERVICE.

Your world.
Better protected.

For your business, your property and everything that matters. Expert advice, a human touch and a broker who works harder for your premium.

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Established 1963 FCA regulated BIBA member
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YOUR NEXT QUOTE STARTS HERE Private upload

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YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR PEACE OF MIND.INDEPENDENT SINCE 1963

Independent advice.
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COMMERCIAL POLICIES · £10,000+ A YEAR

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One clear, agreed fee.

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YOUR FLEET. YOUR BUSINESS. OUR PRIORITY.
COVER FOR THE WAY YOU WORK

Keep your business
moving forward.

From one van to a growing fleet. Cover for your vehicles and the business behind them.

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FOR YOUR FLEETEvery vehicle. One conversation.FOR YOUR BUSINESSKeep moving forward.FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTERLet’s find your cover.
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COVER THAT FITS YOUR LIFE

Different needs.
The same personal attention.

From your first home to your next business move, we make finding the right insurance feel straightforward.

Business & SME

From independent shops to growing companies. Cover built around the way you work.

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Property owners

One let or a whole portfolio. Thoughtful protection for your property investment.

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Home & household

Your home, your belongings, your peace of mind. Cover that feels like a good fit.

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Car, van & fleet

Keep life and business moving, with personal motor and commercial fleet cover.

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Professional indemnity

Protect the advice, expertise and reputation you have worked hard to build.

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Specialist & more

Travel, cyber, directors’ cover and more. Let’s talk about your specific needs.

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WE GO FURTHER FOR YOUR PREMIUM

The screen rate is
just the starting point.

We don’t simply pass on the first price that appears. We speak to insurers, refer your risk and ask for reductions — doing our best to find you the lowest premium we can arrange for suitable cover.

Ask us to price matchShare a like-for-like quote. We’ll look to match it or improve on it, subject to cover and insurer terms.
Value without losing sight of coverWe compare cover, limits, excesses, fees and exclusions, so you understand what you’re buying.
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LET’S EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES
Could your renewal
work harder for you?
20–30%

A possible saving to explore on your renewal.

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Ask us whether savings of this size are possible for your circumstances. This is a potential saving to investigate, not a typical result or a guarantee. Your premium may be lower, the same or higher. Comparisons must be like for like, including cover, excesses, fees and taxes, and are subject to insurer acceptance.

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LESS TYPING. MORE LIVING.

Your documents.
Our starting point.

No need to fill in page after page to start a conversation. Share your renewal, policy schedule or existing quote, tell us how to reach you, and leave the next step to us.

  1. 01
    Drop in your documents

    A renewal notice, schedule, quote or photo.

  2. 02
    We review and negotiate

    We understand your cover and speak to insurers.

  3. 03
    You decide with confidence

    Clear advice and a personal quote. No obligation.

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A LITTLE LESS EFFORT. A LITTLE MORE EXPERTISE.

A better quote.
A more personal service.

Send the documents you haveSchedule, renewal, statement of fact or existing quote.Ask us to price matchA like-for-like comparison, with cover clearly explained.Speak to the people who do the workReal conversations with the Portwood team.Get my quote

No obligation. No cover arranged until confirmed.

THE PORTWOOD APP, PART OF YOUR WORLD

Your insurance.
Beautifully connected.

The personal service you know, with a simpler way to look after your cover. Your policies, documents, quotes and broker — together in your Portwood app.

Keep your confirmed cover together, with clear policy details, insurers and renewal dates.

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YOUR PORTWOOD

Everything that matters.
All in one place.

POLICIES & DOCUMENTS
Always within reachPW
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People.
Principles.
Portwood.
Rooted in Bishop Auckland.
Here for your next chapter.
EXPERIENCE THAT FEELS PERSONAL

Modern thinking.
Traditional care.

Since 1963, Portwood has been built around a simple belief: good insurance starts with understanding people. Technology makes things easier. Our people make the difference.

A broker you can speak to Support when you need to claim Clear advice, without the jargon
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A LITTLE CLARITY

Good questions.
Straight answers.

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Can you beat my renewal price?

We’ll review your renewal and look for a competitive alternative, including asking insurers for reductions. Ask about a like-for-like price match. Savings, including any saving of 20–30%, depend on your circumstances and are not guaranteed. We’ll explain differences in cover, excesses and total cost.

What documents should I send?

Your renewal notice, current policy schedule or another broker’s quote is a great starting point. You can upload PDFs, Word documents or clear photographs. If you don’t have any documents, you can still request a quote.

Will uploading documents put me on cover?

No. Uploading documents starts a quote request. Cover begins only once the insurer has accepted the risk, you have agreed the terms and cover has been confirmed.

Can I speak to someone instead?

Absolutely. Call 01388 607105 Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, or request a free insurance review.

LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE A CONFIDENT ONE

Good cover starts
with a conversation.

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No jargon. No pressure. Just Portwood.

More about our insurance range and indicative starting prices

Our existing range includes household cover from £20/month; property owners from £45/month; business from £35/month; car, van and fleet from £25/month; professional indemnity from £30/month; and custom quotes for other requirements. These are the indicative “from” prices published on our existing website, not a quote for your circumstances. Availability, total cost, instalment terms and eligibility must be confirmed by a broker.

We’ve got you covered with expertise that spans over 63 years. No jargon, no gimmicks, just the right advice.

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