Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Commercial Insurance Brokers in Scotland
Established in 1973, BOYD has built a reputation as one of Scotland's leading independent insurance brokers. With a team of over 40 experienced professionals and offices in Paisley and Musselburgh, we specialise in delivering tailored insurance and risk management solutions to businesses across the UK. Our clients benefit from access to products from leading UK insurers while enjoying the personalised service of a local brokerage. In 2017, we strengthened our capabilities by joining Ethos Broking, a collaborative network of customer-focused brokers, which enhances our market presence and access to specialist policy wordings.Our proactive approach to claims handling and commitment to understanding clients' unique needs ensures comprehensive protection and swift resolution during critical times. We maintain authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register Number 313250), underscoring our adherence to rigorous industry standards.
Services
Business Insurance
Property Insurance
Construction Insurance
Motor Trade Insurance
Professional Indemnity
Public Liability
Employers Liability
Goods in Transit
Business Interruption
Risk Management
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years' experience in commercial insurance broking
- Our team includes specialist brokers with sector-specific expertise
- We provide proactive claims management with dedicated handlers
- Access to insurance products from leading UK providers
- Personalised service with local office accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Prompt attention
Knowledgeable and friendly
Proactive claims handling
Understands our business
Services
Business Insurance
We provide comprehensive business insurance solutions tailored to specific industry needs. Our policies protect against property damage, liability claims, and business interruption. Clients benefit from access to leading UK insurers and specialist risk assessments to ensure adequate coverage for assets, operations, and legal obligations.
Construction Insurance
Specialist insurance for construction sector businesses including contract works, plant hire, and professional indemnity. Our brokers understand the unique risks in construction projects and offer tailored policies covering materials, equipment, and liability exposures throughout the UK's building and infrastructure sectors.
Claims Support
Our proactive claims service includes dedicated handlers with industry expertise. We assist with claim preparation, liaise with insurers and loss adjusters, and provide access to professional loss adjusters through our Business Support Package to ensure fair and timely resolutions for commercial clients.
Risk Management
We offer comprehensive risk management services including policy reviews, compliance support, and business continuity planning. Our Citation Business Support partnership provides clients with compliance documentation, e-learning resources, and expert guidance to mitigate operational risks and maintain regulatory compliance.
Professional Indemnity
Tailored professional indemnity coverage protects businesses against claims for negligent advice or design errors. Essential for consultants, architects, and construction professionals, our policies cover legal defence costs and compensation claims arising from alleged professional mistakes or omissions.
People
Stephen McNairn
Senior Account Manager
With over 20 years' insurance experience, Stephen specialises in commercial broking and claims handling across diverse industry sectors.
Debbie Warwick
Senior Account Manager
Debbie brings extensive commercial broking experience from national firms, focusing on new business development and marketing.
Graeme Paterson
Senior Account Manager
Former AXA account executive with specialist knowledge of commercial insurance markets and client portfolio development.
David Brown
Senior Account Manager
Over 20 years' commercial broking experience with specialist expertise in liability cover for high-risk trades.
Fraser Campbell
Account Manager
Progressed from account handling to management, specialising in face-to-face client relationships across diverse sectors.
Questions
What types of business insurance do you offer?
We provide construction, property, motor trade, professional indemnity, liability, and business interruption insurance, along with specialist risk management solutions.
How do you handle insurance claims?
Our dedicated claims team works proactively with clients and insurers, offering specialist support through our Business Support Package and professional loss adjusters.
Do you serve businesses outside Scotland?
While based in Scotland, we provide insurance solutions to commercial clients throughout the UK.
What risk management resources are available?
Clients access compliance documentation, e-learning tools, and expert advice through our Citation Business Support partnership to maintain regulatory compliance.
Are you regulated by industry authorities?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register Number 313250) and have been since 2001.
