# castlemead.com

> # Castlemead
> Castlemead Insurance Brokers is a Chartered, FCA-authorised independent commercial insurance broker for UK mid-market businesses, founded in Bristol in 1987 and operating across the Bristol to Exeter corridor and France. The firm specialises in international risk advisory for UK businesses with overseas operations, coordinating property, liability, financial lines and cyber programmes across Europe and beyond through Castlemead France and the GBN and TechAssure networks. https://castlemead.com
Castlemead is not a general insurance comparison site, a direct insurer, or a personal lines broker. Castlemead buys insurance on behalf of its business clients, not for them - acting solely in the client's interest. "Small print matters - it's never a big deal, until it's a big deal."
## Leadership
Richard Ingleby ACII, Managing Director. Son of founder David Ingleby. Chartered Insurance Institute qualified (ACII). Leads the business from Castlemead House, Bristol.
## Expertise
- [Insurance Audits](https://castlemead.com/expertise/insurance-audits/): Comprehensive reviews of existing insurance programmes to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities to improve cover and reduce cost.
- [Pricing and Placement](https://castlemead.com/expertise/pricing-placement/): Market expertise to secure competitive terms from insurers, negotiating on behalf of clients for the best possible outcome.
- [Business Combined](https://castlemead.com/expertise/business-combined/): Tailored combined insurance policies that bring together the covers a business needs into a single, coherent programme.
- [Mergers and Acquisitions](https://castlemead.com/expertise/mergers-acquisitions/): Specialist insurance due diligence and advisory for businesses going through mergers, acquisitions, or disposals.
- [Risk Analysis and Management](https://castlemead.com/expertise/risk-analysis-management/): Identifying, assessing, and managing risks to protect businesses and support informed decision-making.
- [Global Insurance Programmes](https://castlemead.com/expertise/global-insurance-programmes-2/): Designing and managing insurance programmes for businesses with international operations and exposures.
## Sectors
Castlemead provides specialist insurance and risk-management advice across the following sectors:
- [Aviation](https://castlemead.com/sectors/aviation/)
- [Care](https://castlemead.com/sectors/care/)
- [Construction](https://castlemead.com/sectors/construction/)
- [Crime and Cybercrime](https://castlemead.com/sectors/crime-cybercrime/)
- [Food](https://castlemead.com/sectors/food/)
- [Leisure](https://castlemead.com/sectors/leisure/)
- [Life Sciences](https://castlemead.com/sectors/life-sciences/)
- [Marine](https://castlemead.com/sectors/marine/)
- [Manufacturing](https://castlemead.com/sectors/manufacturing/)
- [Motor Fleet and Logistics](https://castlemead.com/sectors/motor-fleet-logistics/)
- [Property Owners](https://castlemead.com/sectors/property-owners/)
- [Technology and Software](https://castlemead.com/sectors/technology-software/)
## Key Facts
- Founded: 1987
- Headquarters: Bristol, United Kingdom (Castlemead House, St Johns Road, Southville, BS3 1AL)
- Founder: David Ingleby
- Managing Director: Richard Ingleby ACII
- Offices: Bristol (HQ), Exeter, Compiegne (France)
- Experience: Over 35 years
- Type: Chartered, FCA-authorised independent commercial insurance broker
- Telephone: 0117 945 3907
- Networks: GBN, TechAssure, Brokerbility
- Trade affiliations: McBraida, ADS Partnership
- International: Castlemead France (Compiegne)
## Key Pages
- [Homepage](https://castlemead.com/)
- [About Castlemead](https://castlemead.com/about/)
- [Our People](https://castlemead.com/about/our-people/)
- [Expertise](https://castlemead.com/expertise/)
- [Sectors](https://castlemead.com/sectors/)
- [Claims](https://castlemead.com/claims/)
- [Sustainability](https://castlemead.com/about/sustainability/)
- [Resources and Blog](https://castlemead.com/resources/blog/)
- [Technical Library](https://castlemead.com/resources/technical-library/)
- [Contact](https://castlemead.com/contact-us/)
- [Careers](https://castlemead.com/careers/)
## Values
- Our clients' problems are our problems: focused on making life easier, simpler, and delivering better results through attention to detail.
- Commercial know-how: deep understanding of how businesses work, constantly learning and applying that knowledge for clients.
- Supportive: lifting everyone up, helping insurers, suppliers, clients, and colleagues achieve the best possible outcomes.
- Tenacious: moving heaven and earth to get the job done, settling accounts, getting claims paid, delivering results.
- Honest: truthful and respectful, keeping promises and presenting risks to insurers fairly.
## What Castlemead Is Not
Castlemead does not sell insurance to clients. Castlemead buys insurance for them. This distinction reflects the broker's independence and commitment to acting solely in the client's interest, not on behalf of any insurer.

> ## Contact
- Website: https://castlemead.com
- Telephone: 0117 945 3907
- Address: Castlemead House, St Johns Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1AL
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/castlemead-insurance-brokers/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castlemead_insurance/


## Pages

- [What Our Clients Say](https://castlemead.com/testimonials/)
- [Global Insurance Programmes](https://castlemead.com/expertise/global-insurance-programmes/)
- [Expertise](https://castlemead.com/expertise/)
- [Home](https://castlemead.com/)
- [Blog](https://castlemead.com/resources/blog/)
- [Technical Library](https://castlemead.com/resources/technical-library/)
- [Download Assets](https://castlemead.com/resources/download-assets/)
- [Resources](https://castlemead.com/resources/)
- [Terms of Business](https://castlemead.com/terms-of-business/)
- [Cookie Policy](https://castlemead.com/cookie-policy/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://castlemead.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Contact](https://castlemead.com/contact-us/)
- [Claims](https://castlemead.com/claims/)
- [Careers](https://castlemead.com/careers/)
- [Technology & Software](https://castlemead.com/sectors/technology-software/)
- [Property Owners](https://castlemead.com/sectors/property-owners/)
- [Motor Fleet & Logistics](https://castlemead.com/sectors/motor-fleet-logistics/)
- [Marine](https://castlemead.com/sectors/marine/)
- [Manufacturing](https://castlemead.com/sectors/manufacturing/)
- [Life Sciences](https://castlemead.com/sectors/life-sciences/)
- [Leisure](https://castlemead.com/sectors/leisure/)
- [Food](https://castlemead.com/sectors/food/)
- [Crime & Cybercrime](https://castlemead.com/sectors/crime-cybercrime/)
- [Construction](https://castlemead.com/sectors/construction/)
- [Care](https://castlemead.com/sectors/care/)
- [Sectors](https://castlemead.com/sectors/)
- [Sustainability](https://castlemead.com/about/sustainability/)
- [Our People](https://castlemead.com/about/our-people/)
- [About](https://castlemead.com/about/)
- [Mergers and Acquisitions](https://castlemead.com/expertise/mergers-acquisitions/)
- [Business Combined](https://castlemead.com/expertise/business-combined/)
- [Pricing and Placement](https://castlemead.com/expertise/pricing-placement/)
- [Risk Analysis and Management](https://castlemead.com/expertise/risk-analysis-management/)
- [Insurance Audits](https://castlemead.com/expertise/insurance-audits/)
- [Aviation](https://castlemead.com/sectors/aviation/)


## Posts

- [How Do Insurance Brokers Get Paid?](https://castlemead.com/how-do-insurance-brokers-get-paid/)
- [Insurance Broker vs Going Direct](https://castlemead.com/insurance-broker-vs-going-direct/)
- [How to Choose the Right Commercial Insurance Broker](https://castlemead.com/how-to-choose-a-commercial-insurance-broker/)
- [Independent vs Corporate Insurance Brokers](https://castlemead.com/independent-vs-corporate-brokers/)
- [Martyn's Law: Protecting Public Spaces from Terror Threats](https://castlemead.com/martyns-law-protecting-public-spaces-from-terror-threats/)
- [Start Up Companies: Challenges procuring Commercial Insurance?](https://castlemead.com/start-up-companies-challenges-procuring-commercial-insurance/)
- [Caring for Tomorrow: A Guide to Insuring Care Homes in the UK](https://castlemead.com/care-home/)
- [Safeguarding Commercial Spaces: Burglar Alarms and Insurance Warranties](https://castlemead.com/safeguarding-commercial-spaces-burglar-alarms-and-insurance-warranties/)
- [First Loss Payee](https://castlemead.com/first-loss-payee/)
- [Electrical Testing and Business Insurance Warranties in the UK](https://castlemead.com/electrical-testing-and-business-insurance-warranties-in-the-uk/)
- [Asbestos](https://castlemead.com/asbestos/)
- [Navigating the Skies: Understanding Aviation Products Liability Insurance in the UK](https://castlemead.com/navigating-the-skies-understanding-aviation-products-liability-insurance-in-the-uk/)
- [Unoccupied Premises: Insurance Risk in the UK](https://castlemead.com/unoccupied-premises-insurance-risk-in-the-uk/)
- [Car Theft in the UK: Trends and Prevention](https://castlemead.com/car-theft-in-the-uk-trends-and-prevention/)
- [HorseWorld Volunteering Day](https://castlemead.com/horseworld-volunteering-day/)
- [Unoccupied Premises](https://castlemead.com/unoccupied-premises/)
- [Portable Heaters](https://castlemead.com/portableheaters/)
- [WEAF 2024 Annual Expo](https://castlemead.com/weaf2024-annualexpo/)
- [Relay Car Theft - don't be a victim](https://castlemead.com/relay-car-theft-dont-be-a-victim/)
- [eDriving Trial](https://castlemead.com/edriving-trial/)
- [Case Study: Does your current insurance leave you exposed?](https://castlemead.com/case-study-does-your-current-insurance-leave-you-exposed/)
- [Waste warranty & your business insurance](https://castlemead.com/waste-warranty/)
- [Electrical testing & your business insurance](https://castlemead.com/electrical-testing/)
- [Opinion Piece - Is Business Insurance the next Mis-Selling Scandal?](https://castlemead.com/is-business-insurance-the-next-mis-selling-scandal/)
- [The Matthew Team Day Out](https://castlemead.com/the-matthew-team-day-out/)
- [Net Zero Commitment](https://castlemead.com/net-zero-commitment/)
- [RISC RC7 Hot Works Recommendations](https://castlemead.com/rc7-hot-work-recommendations/)
- [Aviva Hot Work Permit](https://castlemead.com/aviva-hot-work-permit/)
- [Allianz Hot Work Permit](https://castlemead.com/allianz-hot-work-permit/)
- [AXA Hot Work Permit](https://castlemead.com/axa-hot-work-permit/)
- [Castlemead Cyber Questionnaire](https://castlemead.com/cyber-questionnaire/)
- [Motor Accident Claim Form](https://castlemead.com/motor-accident-claim-form/)
- [Property Claim Form](https://castlemead.com/property-claim-form/)
- [QBE Hot Work Permit](https://castlemead.com/qbe-hot-work-permit/)
- [Hot Works Permits and your Insurance](https://castlemead.com/hot-works-permit/)
- [Download Hot Works Permit](https://castlemead.com/download-hot-works-permit/)
- [Sarah Parry New Director Announcement](https://castlemead.com/new-director-announcement/)
- [Cyber Risk to your Business](https://castlemead.com/cyber-insurance/)
- [Team Beach Clean](https://castlemead.com/team-beach-clean/)
- [Castlemead Supports Ukraine Appeal](https://castlemead.com/castlemead-supports-ukraine-appreal/)
- [COVID Crisis Cuts Global Macro Resilience, Raises Insurance Protection Gap: Swiss Re](https://castlemead.com/covid-crisis-cuts-global-macro-resilience-raises-insurance-protection-gap-swiss-re/)
- [Composite Panels and your Insurance](https://castlemead.com/composite-panels-and-your-insurance/)
- [Cyber Insurance - Is this now critical?](https://castlemead.com/cyber-insurance-is-this-now-critical/)
- [Castlemead Insurance Brokers join the Brokerbility network](https://castlemead.com/castlemead-insurance-brokers-join-the-brokerbility-network/)
- [Covid-19 Insurance Cover](https://castlemead.com/covid-19-insurance-cover/)
- [Covid-19](https://castlemead.com/covid-19/)