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Today we wish to announce some exciting news on the evolution of Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers.
The question of succession in any business is vitally...

As Covid-19 has swept the globe, no industry has been unaffected, and the vast majority have had to make significant changes to the way...

As the mercury falls and we experience cold spells, the farming community continue to be working hard to look after their livestock and livelihoods.
While...

Rare whisky, like all things collectable which are of repute, scarcity and exclusivity, cannot easily be replaced.
In the unfortunate event of you suffering loss...

It might seem simple. You’ve just bought or have been given a lovely piece of jewellery. You need to insure it.
How do you...

As Bruce Stevenson’s Risk Consultant, I have been liaising with a wide variety of clients about the steps they have taken to reopen for...

As the UK economy has been forced to deal with the pressures of multiple lockdowns and subsequent reopenings, our Rural Business Team has continued...

It's just a little over a couple of months ago since the whole of Scotland ‘Boogie Woogied’ all night long after David Marshall dived...

Escape of water is consistently the most expensive claim for domestic property insurers.
Recent Association of British Insurers (ABI) data shows that on average...

Update: The recent Brexit deal between the UK and EU did not include the issue of the UK’s ability to remain part of the Free...

On Friday 15th January 2021, the Supreme Court delivered it’s judgement relative to the FCA test case in relation to business interruption cover and...

As we see weather warnings issued across the country, the cold weather is beginning to bite. We wish to share some tips on preventing...

As many businesses have had to leave their premises to follow government advice it is worthwhile having a basic checklist of what risks to...

Purchasing a buy-to-let property is a major investment and one you want to make sure you protect. With the winter months upon us, it’s...

It’s been a rough time for business in 2020 as the consequences of the pandemic and the economic downturn have struck hard. Now, cold...

The latest issue of our periodical, The Shield, is now available to read.
The Winter 2020 edition covers a range of topics including commercial insurance,...

The national awards programme which promotes and celebrates Scotch Whisky has announced its winners as part of its second annual competition.
The Scottish Whisky Awards...

According to Government figures, 62% of British farmers are having to diversify alongside running a traditional working farm.
It is not surprising, therefore that many...

We wish to inform you of how to improve your access to travel insurance policies that include cover for more serious medical conditions.
These following...

Through late 2019 and 2020, there have been increasing signs of a hardening in the insurance market in the UK. What exactly do we...

As we enter what will likely be a severe economic downturn, dealing with the colossal impact of Covid-19 compounded with the UK’s withdrawal...

Groves-Raines Architects Ltd. is an Edinburgh-based practice dedicated to the conservation and sustainable reuse of historic buildings.
For almost 50 years, the practice has been...

Earlier this week, (15th September) the FCA published the outcome of the recent court case on COVID-19 Business Interruption insurance. The judgment is a...

It's harvest time across the UK and arable farming for the 2020 season has without a doubt suffered its ups and downs. For some...

In the wake of Grenfell Tower fire disaster, the Scottish Government established a requirement to review Scotland’s existing fire and smoke alarm regulations for...

A trust is a way of managing assets and there are a number of reasons why these are set up. When it comes to...

A notable trend of most of us spending more time at home during Covid-19 is the increase in residential building works projects. Typically such...

Lifting Spirits After Lockdown  
This joint webinar between Mabbett and Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers is a unique opportunity to hear from three professionals who have...

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued the following news regarding motor and home insurance.
The ABI has made several pledges to ensure its...

During these unprecedented and challenging times due to the Coronavirus you may have some questions about your home insurance and how various elements of...

Responding to the UK Government restrictions on movement and advice against all but essential travel, insurers are generally being flexible in their approach towards...

Updated 9 July 2020
After identifying a gap within the Scottish Borders for an insurance broker to provide a service based on specialist local knowledge,...

Last update - 27th April 2020 Bruce Stevenson is in constant dialogue with insurers as they respond to the challenges we have all faced over...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt business across the world, we would like to share some information for our clients running Energy Generator...

While the world comes to terms with the impact of the Coronavirus on our lives, criminals are trying to take full advantage of the...

In light of the ever-evolving global impact of Covid-19, Bruce Stevenson would like to provide a further update on the implications to our working...

In light of the extraordinary and ever-evolving global impact of COVID -19, I would like to share with you the measures we are taking...

It is vital for any landlord that your buy-to-let property is properly insured. A let property is a major investment and specialist landlord insurance...

It is no secret that this small nation of ours enjoys a tipple or two but then we do seem to have the knack...

Bruce Stevenson is one of the very few insurance brokers in the country to have a dedicated in-house Claims Department. Claims Department Manager, Trish...

In January 2019, Bruce Stevenson announced Erskine’s Veteran Charity was to be our Charity of Choice for the year. We’re delighted to report that...

The annual Scottish Property Awards were held last night and once again the event was a great success. Now in its 7th year, this...

Will your car insurance go up in 2020? In a nutshell, probably. According to analysis from insurance comparison site Confused.com car insurance prices have...

Cyber Scotland Week has kicked off with a number of government-backed seminars and workshops taking place all over the country to spotlight cyber security....

The coronavirus epidemic has gripped the world and it continues to spread with tragic consequences and the disruption of global travel. We felt it...

We've partnered with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society to present UK members with an exclusive insurance policy. As Scotland's largest independent insurance broker we understand...

Rare whisky, coins, wine, art, watches, jewellery, precious metals, coloured diamonds and classic cars have all seen well over 100% growth in the last...

Our Existing and Development Account Handler, Alana McCulloch, dedicates much of her personal time to her love of horses and show jumping events. It’s...

We are always talking to our clients about the importance of regular valuations for their jewellery and watches. We don’t want any of them...

Insuring items that are important to you is one of the key aspects of the bespoke service provided by Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers. However,...

Bruce Stevenson has been awarded Investor in Customer Gold and recording the highest ever IIC rating in Scotland.  We asked Investor in Customer Managing...

2019 was a very successful year for Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers. Along with achieving the highest Investor in Customers score of any assessed organisation...

We're delighted to have a guest blog by Jenny Allan & Robin Hutchison, Partners and Renewable Energy Specialists at law firm CMS. Below, they...

Vicarious Liability is something that can affect all employers, but what exactly does it mean? Below, I'll look at how it affects the agriculture...

Once again Bruce Stevenson was delighted to sponsor and attend Turriff Show in August of this year. The Show is the biggest two-day agricultural...

Hickory Food is a multi award-winning catering and events specialist, who cater for high-end private parties, bespoke corporate events and other prestigious gatherings across...

I had the privilege of speaking at Bruce Stevenson’s annual staff conference in June and was so pleased to see the progress that has...

Bruce Stevenson's Commercial Director, Andy Adam spoke to The Herald Scotland about our involvement within the Scottish tourism industry.
 
As insurance brokers, what appealed to...

Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers was delighted to sponsor the Centennial Organ Recital by the world-renowned organist Thomas Trotter at Marchmont House on the 6th...

Bruce Stevenson's Account Executive Michael Hashim spoke with Army Staff Sergeant Jo Mundie to discuss the challenges facing inclusion and diversity in the workplace and...

David Eustace, Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University is a world-renowned photographer, director and curator, and is regarded as one of Scotland’s most influential creative...

Bruce Stevenson is privileged to have SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course as a client. The hotel was opened in 1982 and is recognised...

I regularly get asked what exactly is Risk Management and what does a Risk Consultant actually do?
Essentially, it's my aim to see that a...

 
“Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble” proclaim the three witches before prophesising the future of Macbeth in Shakespeare’s famous Scottish...

We're delighted to invite you to our special networking breakfast in Ochiltree’s Café at Abbotsford on the 3rd October at 8.30am.
Taking part in the...

By Derek Skinner, Director at Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers

I was fortunate to enjoy great British summertime weather in July and August when attending two...

By Graeme Dempster Whisky and Distillery Account Executive
 
Arbikie is a family-owned working farm perched on the east coast of Angus.  Here, the crop is...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
With the arable harvest well underway, farmers will have been scrutinizing every weather forecast for favourable conditions....

 By Shani Barclay, Commercial Account Executive
 
Underinsurance occurs when something is insured for less than its actual value, resulting in insufficent insurance coverage. Discovering you're...

By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive
 
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is now in full swing with thousands of visitors coming from across the world...

By Karen Turner, Director of Lettings Edinburgh & Glasgow, Rettie & Co.
 
Bruce Stevenson's Property Insurance team enjoy a great relationship with Rettie & Co,...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Rural Business Account Executive and Shani Barclay, Commercial Account Executive
 
Bruce Stevenson is a proud supporter and sponsor of several agriculture summer...

We were talking about whisky, as you do to lighten up a training session when Ross Macpherson of QuestGates Loss Adjusters mentioned they were...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
Many businesses, whether they realise it or not, have a need for Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance (EIL),...

By Robert Campbell, Account Executuive
 
 
Beastly Advice
The imaginatively named “Beast from the East” not only brought the first red weather warning since the current system...

 
By Mark Richards, Private Clients Director
 
 
Mark Richards, Director of Private Clients, Heritage Property and Fine Art, talks with client Hugo Burge, [Director of Marchmont...

 
By Phil Brown, Commercial Account Handler

 
It's been another successful year of growth for the Science and Technology sectors in Scotland. 84% of businesses expect...

By Robert Campbell, Account Executive
 

This week marks the 4th anniversary of Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers opening our Galashiels office in the Scottish Borders. In...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
The agricultural industry has always been weather reliant and the past year has been no different. The...

 
By Michael Hashim, Account Executive
 
 
Anyone in the Military will be familiar with ‘Ice Breakers’. Andrew Adam’s experience was bit more literal…
How seriously does Bruce...

James Withers is Chief Executive of Scotland Food & Drink (SF&D), a membership organisation that was set up in 2007 to grow the value...

By Graeme Dempster, Commercial Account Executive and Whisky & Distilleries Expert
 
2018 has been yet another terrific year of growth for the Scotch whisky industry,...

By Derek Skinner, Renewable Energy Director
 

For the first year since we set up the Bruce Stevenson Renewable Energy Team in 2007 we have not...

 
 


The organisers of Fife Whisky Festival have toasted a sell-out success and announced its return for a third year in 2020.
Businesswomen Justine Hazlehurst and...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Famrs & Estates Account Executive
 
Today we consider the reality of the Lambing Season; which many of our farmers are currently in...

 
 
By Michael Hashim, Account Executive
 
In collaboration with Eskmills Ltd, we are delighted to invite you for coffee, breakfast rolls and an opportunity to hear...

It’s fair to say that 2018 was a busy year in the Scottish property market. The government is building more homes, but there is...

By Fiona Reid, Private Clients & Retail Manager

 
With winter drawing to a close and the first bank holidays at Easter in sight we see...

The past two or three years have been challenging for hydro scheme owners and developers. Continued cuts to support subsidies have created difficulties in...

By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive
 
2018 has been a phenomenal year for rare whisky. The first half of the year saw UK sales...

By Alexndra Richards, Private Clients Account Executive
 
At the time of writing, Brexit will take place on the 29 March with or without a Withdrawal...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive

With the Brexit deadline on the horizon, we look at some of the areas which could affect...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
Spring is on its way, and what better way to celebrate the lighter days and all things...

Our Commercial Account Executive and Whisky Connoisseur, Graeme Dempster, was interviewed by Maggie Kimberl for Alcoholprofessor.com.

Read Maggie's blog below to find out all...

Each year, our staff dedicate our fundraising efforts on one chosen charity, for whom we raise thousands of pounds.
For 2019 we are delighted to...

As the daylight hours start to lengthen and the festivities are a distant memory, livestock farmers across the country are reviewing their budgets to...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
Whilst we watch the weather forecasts for signs of a “White Christmas”, it is worth remembering those...

Scotland’s Renewable Energy Cycle took us on a journey from London to Hoy and then 18,000 miles around the planet. Our London office is...

By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
Most household insurance fact finds or questionnaires will ask the question "Are all final exit doors secured by...

By Nick Morall, Risk Management Consultant 
 
Before setting off on your journey during wintry weather conditions:
•    Ask yourself if your journey is absolutely essential?
•    Check...

 
By Michael Hashim, Account Executive  

Shared Values, Shared Skillsets 
What does insurance broking have in common with the Armed Forces? At first glance, it may not...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive 
 
Now that the clocks have gone back an hour and we’ve enjoyed an extra hour in bed,...

Our Property Insurance team launched our Properties in Trust insurance scheme in 2016 and since then it's been a great success for our clients.
 
Legal...

Our Renewable Energy team are delighted to invite you along to an afternoon seminar on 27th November with key players in the Scottish Renewable...

By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
In aid of the Scotland Boat Show this weekend, i've rounded up my top 5 Scottish sailing tips...  
1.    No....

By Shani Barclay, Commercial Account Executive
 
Shani Barclay has worked at Bruce Stevenson as an Commercial Account Executive for four years and has an array...

By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
The Art world is extraordinary.  As we witnessed Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ begin to shred itself just after...

 
Edinburgh, 25 September 2018 - Bruce Stevenson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker, has acquired Turriff-based regional player Youngson Insurance Consultants on the back of...

By Derek Nicol, Private Clients & Hospitality Account Executives
 
Derek Nicol has worked at Bruce Stevenson as an Account Executive for four years but has...

By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
The business of an art and antique dealer is, generally speaking, a little different to the average retailer....

In association with the Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership, we are delighted to invite you to a lunchtime seminar to outline and discuss the recent...

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive 
 
For those of you who haven’t given much thought to where your Christmas tree comes from and...

In association with Scotland Food & Drink, we are delighted to invite you along to a Client Academy breakfast on the subject of food...

By Shani Barclay, Commercial Account Executive 

Last month heralded the news that Food and Drink’s contribution to the Scottish economy in 2016 was £13.9bn, up...

By Graeme Dempster, Commerical Account Executive 
 
TICKETS ON SALE FOR SECOND FIFE WHISKY FESTIVAL
The organisers of the Fife Whisky Festival have unveiled a packed programme...

Bruce Stevenson is proud to be sponsoring the Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year Award at the Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards 2018.
Our...

   
By Graeme Dempster, Commercial Account Executive 
 
It’s fair to say that the Scottish whisky industry is enjoying one of its greatest periods of growth...

 
By Derek Nicol, Private Clients and Hospitality Account Executive 
 
In my role as Private Client and Hospitality Executive at Bruce Stevenson I am in the...

It’s fair to say it has been a busy year so far in the Scottish property market.
 
The Government are building more homes, but there...

    By Keith Lovatt of MS Amlin, writing on behalf of Bruce Stevenson for Yachting Life Magazine 
 
Bruce Stevenson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker specialises in...

As a landlord, it is essential that you are adequately covered for your let property. Purchasing a buy-to-let property is a major investment and...

 
If you're fortunate enough to have a sizeable distinguished private whisky collection, you should consider insuring it.
The valuation of premium whisky has been on...

   By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive

With Festival season almost upon us, now is a good time to review your insurance policy. It is...

   By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
Selfie’s really are all the rage these days! The awareness and popularity of self-build homes in the UK...

 
On Wednesday 6th of June the Bruce Stevenson Annual Charity Cycle took place in the Trossachs. Our corporate ambassador, Mark Beaumont best known for...

   By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 

Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive at Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers looks at why it is so...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive
 
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the jobs that need doing before the season starts, so...

If you are fortunate enough to have a sizeable distinguished private whisky collection, you may want to consider insuring your investment.
The valuation of...

 
Our corporate ambassador, Mark Beaumont recently smashed the record for cycling around the world, completing the feat in 79 days, pedalling for 16 hours...

 By Jean Arnott-Glenie, Farms & Estates Account Executive 
 
In spring time, when the livestock are turned out of their winter housing onto grass pasture, there...

  By Derek Skinner, Renewable Energy Director 
 
Two days within the Renewable Energy Team at Bruce Stevenson are very rarely the same.  Whilst we are insurance...

  By Jean-Arnott-Glenie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
This month we found out a little more about one of our clients who have been specialising...

   By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive
 
As the holiday season approaches here are some top tips to stay safe and protected whilst travelling:
Ensure...

Home insurers are often unable to accept the risk of insuring a home if it is undergoing works in excess of £50,000.  
Insurers identify...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
Earlier this year, industry-wide figures revealed that alongside its title of being the Scottish nation’s capital city...

  By Graeme Dempster, Commercial Account Executive 
 
Scotch Whisky is vital to the entire Scottish and UK economies. According to the Scotch Whisky Association the...

    By Gordon Cameron, Commercial Account Executive
 
There has been an unprecedented focus on cyber-crime and digital security following several high profile incidents. TalkTalk,...

 By Jean Arnott-Glenie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
Jean Arnott-Glennie, our Farming and Estates Account Executive was recently invited to a seminar hosted by Shepherd...

If your vehicle is stolen or written off due to an accident it is likely that your motor insurer will only pay the current...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
Perhaps we take care of your household insurance, but not your boat or yacht.  We would be...

A peaking power plant is an electricity generating power station designed to help balance the fluctuating power requirements of the electricity grid. These plants...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
At Bruce Stevenson, we provide useful advice on the best ways to protect what is valuable to you. 
Evident physical security measures...

As cities across Scotland ready themselves for the forthcoming influx of tourists and students, recent surveys have shown that there is a growing concern...

   By Jean Arnott-Glenie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
Rural Theft – Scrap metal We have recently received reports of the theft of Scrap Metal from...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Account Executive 

Survey Manager Andrew Davies of AXA ART Insurance explains AXA ART’s commitment to not let private clients...

 
One of Scotland’s largest independent insurance brokers, Bruce Stevenson has raised over £11,000 for its chosen charity, FareShare Scotland.
With over 90 staff across offices...

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed FareShare Scotland as our charity of the year and made a commitment to donate two...

It's a concern amongst many holiday home owners that they  may not have appropriate insurance cover. We're delighted to unveil a bespoke insurance package...

We're delighted to annouce our income rose during a highly successful year which also saw the firm increase its headcount.
The total income for the...

With the shooting and stalking season well upon us, it's a good time to offers these Top Ten Tips to landowners and estate factors:
If...

What is a delegated authority scheme? Well, for a start, these schemes are rare and don't happen very often.
 
Trusted Relationships Delegated authority schemes are set...

Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland (HIT) is a Scottish based charity whose mission is to assist people to achieve their potential within Scottish hospitality.
Since...

    By Graeme Dempster, Account Executive 
 
The remake of Whisky Galore is set to put the spirits industry firmly in the spotlight this year...

Our Private Clients department has been responding to growing demand from clients, both directly and from their professional advisors such as solicitors, to find...

Risk management is the ongoing process to identify, analyse, evaluate and treat loss exposures. No matter the industry, it’s crucial to have a robust...

If you're a property owner it’s important to make sure you have the right buy-to-let/landlords insurance. Our Property team have extensive experience in this...

Learning to drive is one of life’s great milestones. If you're parent, you'll inevitably be involved in your childs first steps in driving. They...

Every week on average, 20 tradesmen die from exposure to asbestos. Averaging 4 plumbers, 6 electricians and 8 joiners – all from this hidden...

In 2015. Bruce Stevenson was awarded a prestigious three-star accreditation for ‘exceptional customer service’ by Investors in Customers (IIC), following an independent assessment.
We...