About us

Large oaks from little acorns grow

Bridle Insurance Brokers Ltd has a very long history, and we can trace our roots back to 1969 when Mr Bridle started an insurance broking business in a shed in Lyndhurst, which is deep in the New Forest, Hampshire.  The company has grown steadily and by 2006 it was a multi-million pound business serving customers from all corners of the British Isles.

With nearly 40 years experience as specialist brokers to the Civil Engineering, Plant and Construction industry, we have developed longstanding relationships with major UK insurers who specialise in these sectors. Consequently this allows us access to specially negotiated facilities together with preferential rates.

The success that we have achieved in these areas has allowed us to develop into other areas, and we currently have some very large accounts in food wholesale supply, offices & shops, property (property owners, flats, etc.), manufacturing, fashion and reprographics. We also have a strong Personal Lines department, where we have invested heavily in technology so we can give instantaneous quotations from a large panel of insurers on motor, household, commercial vehicle and travel insurance.

We also operate some very large motor fleets, including some which contain high performance, and specialist vehicles.

In late 2006 Bridle became a wholly owned subsidiary of RFIB Group Limited, a city based independent international marine and re-insurance broker.  We now run the UK Commercial division of the group but still keep the Bridle brand as it's well known in the insurance industry and is trusted by our clients.   We also trade under the name of RFIB Connect on certain schemes inherited from our parent company.  This allows for us to utilise our specialist knowledge in operating these schemes, whilst RFIB Group Limited retain their brand.

This is an exciting and busy time for us.  Outstanding customer service remains our first priority.  The fact that we’re now serving second and even a few third generation clients is a testimony to the success of our approach - people before profits.  So, what do we actually do?  An insurance broker is like a supermarket for insurance products.  We stock policies from all the major providers and help you select the one that’s best for you or your business.  Not sure what cover you need?  Ask us.  Our staff are experienced and professional and will happily walk you through the maze of products on offer.

An insurance policy is a promise, worth nothing until you have a claim. That’s why we’ve got a specialist claims department to help you with every aspect of your claim from initial notification to final settlement. There are many things to pay attention to when you’re making a claim, not least all the paperwork you have to complete. We can help you with a lot of it, and working with people who are experienced with it is invaluable to all of our clients.

We’re paid a commission for the work that we do and sometimes we also charge a fee. All costs are quoted and agreed with our customers up front. We don’t aim to be the cheapest. Anyone can do that. We aim to provide the best value for money and outstanding personal service. 

A review of your existing insurance arrangements costs nothing and may save you a mint if we identify a gap in cover, fix it and you subsequently have a claim. Even if your insurance is not due for a while, contact us and let us know your renewal date and we’ll contact you a month or so in advance.