Towergate AIUA is now the UK’s largest independent
agricultural underwriter and remains committed to the broker
distribution channel providing a professional service combined with
specialist knowledge to over 2000 insurance brokers and other
intermediaries.
The company effectively operates as an insurance company,
undertaking full responsibility for underwriting risks and has
authorised claims handling authority across its product range. Our
professional claims department aims for fast and fair settlements,
assisted by loss adjusters who are skilled in assessing
agricultural losses.
Towergate AIUA has used its 25 years experience in the
agricultural market to establish a strong track record to become
one of the best-known brands in its sector. A major part of this
success is due to the strength of relationships that Towergate AIUA
has built with its agents who appreciate Towergate AIUA’s
philosophy of, where possible, recruiting people with insurance
qualifications and farm/livestock related backgrounds.
Towergate AIUA chairman David Murray Wells is a farmer running
2000 acres in North Yorkshire and managing director Andrew Bell
spent the early part of his career in agricultural insurance under
the auspices of the NFU Mutual. It is this wealth of experience
within the agricultural industry at senior and underwriting levels
that sets Towergate AIUA apart from its competitors. Towergate AIUA
are committed to the training and development of all its employees
to ensure high levels of customer service.
The company has achieved spectacular growth in the last few
years following an announcement by the RSA in December 2002 to
transfer all its farm business and schemes.
In 2004, AIUA became part of Towergate Underwriting Group, one
of the UK’s leading specialist insurance businesses. This provided
an opportunity for AIUA to introduce personal lines products and to
expand business in areas such as the high net worth sector.
With dramatic changes in the farming industry and agricultural
land being put to ever-increasing use, we are constantly developing
our broad range of products to ensure they remain relevant to rural
requirements as well as increase our book of non-farming schemes.
Significant investment has been made to computer systems and
additional offices to guarantee Towergate AIUA’s commitment to
further growth, clients and staff.
Towergate AIUA is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting
Group Limited, registered in England with company number
4043759.
Registered Address: Towergate House, 2 County Gate, Staceys Street,
Maidstone, Kent ME14 1ST.
VAT Registration Number: 447284724.
Towergate Underwriting Group Limited are authorised and regulated
by the Financial Services Authority. Our register number is
313250. This can be checked by visiting the
FSA website