Landlord Insurance (Buy to Let)
Landlord insurance is probably what we would class as our ‘bread and butter’. We have an abundant pool of insurers and exclusive facilities to cater for a whole range of different property owners insurance requirements.
We can assist with the following:
Landlord insurance
Landlord Contents insurance
Commercial Let Insurance
Residential Let Insurance
Industrial Property
Flats Insurance (Block Insurance)
Unoccupied - awaiting tenants, pending sale, under probate, under structural renovation/conversion.
Airbnb Insurance
Mixed Property Portfolios
Residents Association Directors’ & Officers’ Liability including company cover with Nil Excess
Engineering and Inspection cover for elevators, stair lifts, boilers and water pumps etc
Landlords Legal Expenses
Rent Arrears Insurance (Rent Guarantee)
Landlords Home Emergency
So what can we cover for you? To name a few...
The buildings including fixtures and fittings
Your landlord’s contents including carpets, furniture and white goods
Loss of rental income in the event of an insurance loss
Alternative Accommodation costs for your tenants
Up to 90 day unoccupancy clauses
Trace & Access cover to source damage (e.g. burst pipes).
Your legal liability as a property owner up to £2m, £5m and £10m
Malicious Damage by tenants
In some cases illegal drug cultivation by tenants
Employers Liability for regular care takers, gardeners and maintenance staff
Terrorism
Are you seeking cover for a complex or non-standard enquiry? Not a problem, we can help! If your property has suffered subsidence, been underpinned, flooded, had an adverse claims history or is of non-standard construction then we have access to specialist markets who will consider these risks. Whilst on rare occasions we may not be able to offer cover, we will always ensure that we have exhausted all avenues. We don’t like to be beaten!
We’d love to help you with your Landlords Insurance, contact us on 01323 410433 or request a call back and get covered today!
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Why John Whippy Insurance Brokers?
A local & personal service from a dedicated adviser who represents you, not the insurer
100% Independent and impartial advice
A reputable and established local Insurance Broker
A qualified and experienced team, with commitment to staff development
Professional recommendations with sales on an ‘advised basis’
In-house claims management
How we add value...
We work with you to identify, measure, manage, reduce and eliminate risks to your business. This in turn will help limit the chances of suffering a loss and will often result in premium discounts. We often highlight risk exposures that you were not even aware of.
We act as your agent and working for you in the event of a claim. We are there to remove the common anxieties and burdens that are associated with making a claim. Limiting disruption to your business and daily life is important to us.
You’ll receive a personal service
Regardless of size, we believe every client should be treated with the respect and provided with the service they deserve. Buying insurance can be a daunting and time consuming task, that’s why we work closely with you to understand your needs and make the whole experience of reviewing your insurance a pleasant and seamless one. Every client matters to us!
We are independent and impartial
John Whippy Insurance Brokers are completely independent and are not tied to any one or limited panel of insurers. As one of our 5 pledges to you, we will transact business with your best interests in mind. In other words we will carry out an independent market analysis on your behalf and offer the best value for cover we can from our extensive range of insurers.
How we transact business
Upon completion of our full market review we will present the options to you so you can make an informed decision. Our sales are on an advised basis which means we will make recommendations to you based on your requirements, be it price, cover, insurer background or coverage flexibility etc. We don’t over or under sell, we just offer you what you need.
No Call Centres! Deal with the same individual and build trust!
No numbered options, pre-recorded messages, repeating conversations or scripted questions. Our staff are professional and will seek to establish your requirements through open, honest and genuine conversations. We believe it’s important to listen to what is important to you! We can communicate with you by telephone, e-mail or we are happy to arrange face to face discussions and visit you.
Don’t pay over the odds!
Challenge us to beat your renewal premium and work closely with one of our experienced, knowledgeable and qualified team members. Contact us or request a call back to get professional advice and obtain valuable insurance cover at competitive premiums!
As a Sussex Insurance Broker we predominantly serve, but are not limited to, the following areas:
Eastbourne, Polegate, Lewes, Brighton, Hove, Peacehaven, Seaford, Shoreham, Worthing, Hailsham, Uckfield, Heathfield, Herstmonceux, Pevensey, Bexhill, Battle, and Hastings.
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97 Cavendish Place
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 3TZ
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
9.00am to 5.00pm
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John Whippy Insurance Brokers is a trading name of John F Whippy & Company Limited. Registered Office: 97 Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3TZ. Registered in England and Wales. Registration No. 04493155 Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Our Firms Reference Number on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Register is 310658
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