Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Specialist Insurance Brokers in Colchester
Established in 1966, WRS Insurance Brokers Limited is a respected UK-based insurance brokerage with over four decades of experience serving charities, churches, care providers, and community groups. Our team combines deep sector expertise with a commitment to ethical practices, sourcing policies exclusively from financially sound insurers. As members of the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), we uphold rigorous professional standards. Our in-house claims service ensures prompt support during critical times, while our partnership with the Benefact Group reinforces our dedication to social responsibility, with all available profits donated to charitable causes. With a history of growth from 150,000 to over 3 million in annual turnover, we maintain a personal, client-focused approach, prioritising transparency, value for money, and tailored risk management solutions for organisations across Essex, London, and the UK.
Services
Charity Insurance
Church Insurance
Care Insurance
Property Insurance
Business Insurance
Risk Management
Community Group Insurance
Transport Insurance
Served areas
- Colchester Essex Suffolk London
Details
- Year established: 1966
- Employees: 12
Highlights and features
- Charity Insurance
- Church Insurance
- Business Insurance
- Coach Fleet Insurance
- Haulage Fleet Insurance
- Care Home Insurance
- Christian Mission Insurance
Associations and certifications
- British Insurance Brokers Association
- Broker Network Limited
What people say
Extremely helpful
Knowledgeable about third sector
Quick claims resolved
Friendly and enthusiastic
Looking out for our best interests
Services
Charity Insurance
Specialist insurance tailored for charities, including liability, events, and trustee indemnity. Protects against sector-specific risks while ensuring compliance and ethical insurer partnerships. Policies are customised to diverse charitable operations nationwide.
Church Insurance
Comprehensive protection for churches, including property, liability, and vehicle insurance. Addresses unique risks faced by religious institutions, with expertise in Baptist, Catholic, and independent church needs across the UK.
Care Insurance
Insurance solutions for domiciliary care, supported living, and hospice services. Covers liability, equipment, and operational risks, supporting care providers in maintaining regulatory compliance and service continuity.
Risk Management
Proactive risk assessment and mitigation strategies for charities and community groups. Includes event planning guidance, firework safety advice, and claims process optimisation to reduce organisational vulnerabilities.
Business Insurance
Tailored insurance for businesses, including property, transport, and liability protection. Designed for hospitality, motor transport, and HGV sectors, with access to exclusive products via broker networks.
Questions
What types of insurance do you specialise in?
We specialise in charity, church, care, community group, property, and business insurance, with tailored policies for third-sector organisations and ethical insurer partnerships.
Are you regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ensuring compliance with rigorous financial and consumer protection standards.
How do you support charities beyond insurance?
As part of the Benefact Group, we donate all available profits to charities and good causes, having contributed over £250 million since 2014 to support third-sector initiatives.
Do you offer risk management advice?
Yes, we provide risk management services, including event planning checklists, firework safety guidance, and claims process optimisation tailored to charities and community groups.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients in Essex, London, East Anglia, and nationwide across the UK, offering specialist insurance solutions for local and national third-sector organisations.
Reviews (3)
Patrick Keeble
Jun 09, 2021
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For many years I used WRS Insurance to arrange my fleet and business insurance for a bus, coach and taxi company. 9 years after selling my company I was having an issue with insuring a brand new van because "computer says NO". So I decided to try WRS and see if they did single vehicle insurance and within an hour I had the new van insured and the old van insured whilst I sell it.
Chris and his team are truly exceptional at what they do.
Chris and his team are truly exceptional at what they do.
Pastor Sunday Okenwa
Jan 06, 2017
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I have always found Chris Chapman at WRS very helpful and we use him for our insurance needs for all our churches in the UK. We have insurance for our buildings, religious events, social events and accommodation.
Chris Chapman was recommended to us by one our members, who had used him for something else, and we have been using him ever since because he is so good. His advice and recommendations have always been helpful and without prejudice.
Chris Chapman was recommended to us by one our members, who had used him for something else, and we have been using him ever since because he is so good. His advice and recommendations have always been helpful and without prejudice.
Mike Sturla
Jan 06, 2017
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I am very pleased with the speed and efficiency that my claim has recieved. One hears so much about the 'Big Bad' insurance companies, and as this is the first claim that I have had to make in over 40 years as a home owner, I was not looking forward to the process. I have to say that both yourselves and Ecclesiastical have been extremely easy to deal with and my claim has been speedily dealt with. The whole process has been painless, helped in no small way by your pleasant E-mails. Thank you once again.