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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...

By James Geekie, Corporate Development Manager
 
James Withers is Chief Executive of Scotland Food & Drink (SF&D), a membership organisation that was set up in...

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...

By Jamie McKenzie, Property Account Executive

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

By Fiona Reid, Private Clients & Retail Manager

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

By Stuart MacLeod, Account Executive & Renewables Expert

The past two or three years have been challenging for hydro scheme owners and developers. Continued cuts...

By Nick Smith, Account Executive & Diversity Champion
 
Today marks International Women’s Day with the theme for this year focusing on the need for a...

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...

By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive
 

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

By Jean Arnott-Glennie, Farms & Estates Account Executive
 
As the daylight hours start to lengthen and the festivities are a distant memory, livestock farmers across...

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...

By Derek Skinner, Renewable Energy Director 
 

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

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,...

By Jamie McKenzie, Property Account Executive 

Purchasing a buy-to-let property is major investment. With the cold months fast approaching it’s important to make sure that...

By Craig Sutherland, Property Manager 


Following the successful launch of our Properties in Trust scheme in 2016, one of the more common issues we have...

 
Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers 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....

By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive
 
In association with the Scottish Borders Tourism Partnership, we are delighted to invite you to a lunchtime seminar to...

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...

By James Geekie, Corporate Development Manager
 
In association with Scotland Food & Drink, we are delighted to invite you along to a Client Academy breakfast...

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...

 
By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive 
 
Bruce Stevenson is proud to be sponsoring the Tourism & Hospitality Business of the Year Award at the Scottish Borders...

   
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...

By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
Escape of water is consistently the most expensive claim for domestic property insurers. Latest Association of British Insurers...

 By Jamie McKenzie, Property Account Executive
 
 
It’s fair to say it has been a busy year so far in the Scottish property market.
 
The Government are...

    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...

  By Jamie McKenzie, Property Account Executive 
 
As a landlord, it is essential that you are adequately covered for your let property. Purchasing a buy-to-let...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive                                 ...

   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...

 By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive
 
On Wednesday 6th of June the Bruce Stevenson Annual Charity Cycle took place in the Trossachs. Our corporate ambassador, Mark...

   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...

   By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
If you are fortunate enough to have a sizeable distinguished private whisky collection, you may want to...

 By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive 
 
Our corporate ambassador, Mark Beaumont recently smashed the record for cycling around the world, completing the feat in 79 days,...

 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...

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...

  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...

 By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
Check your values Art, classic cars, wine and watches have seen a 179% growth in value over the last...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive 
 
Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers are experts at insuring your home and building works. As one of the...

  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...

  By Alexandra Richards, Private Client Development Executive 
 
If your vehicle is stolen or written off due to an accident it is likely that your...

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

  By Stuart MacLeod, Renewable Energy Account Executive 
 
A peaking power plant is an electricity generating power station designed to help balance the fluctuating power...

  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...

 By Jamie McKenzie, Property Account Executive
 
As cities across Scotland ready themselves for the forthcoming influx of tourists and students, recent surveys have shown that...

   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...

 By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive 
 
One of Scotland’s largest independent insurance brokers, Bruce Stevenson has raised over £11,000 for its chosen charity, FareShare Scotland.
With over...

 By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive 
 
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed FareShare Scotland as our charity of the year and made a...

  By Fiona Reid, Private Clients & Retail Manager
 
Bruce Stevenson, has unveiled a bespoke insurance package for those holiday home owners who let out...

 By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive 
 
Income at Bruce Stevenson, one of the largest independent insurance brokers in Scotland, rose during a highly successful year which...

  By Jean Arnott-Glenie, Farms & Estates Account Executive 
 
With the shooting and stalking season well upon us, Jean Arnott, Farming and Estate Executive for...

 By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive
 
It doesn’t happen often, but when an insurer trusts a broker to act professionally and have a good...

  By Carol Ward, Commercial Account Executive 

Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland is a Scottish based charity whose mission is to assist people to achieve their...

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

  By Mark Richards, Private Clients Director
 
Our Private Clients department has been responding to a growing demand from clients, both directly and from their...

  By Nick Morrall, Risk Management Consultant 
 
Nick Morrall, Our Risk Management Consultant here at Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers reinforces why business cover is crucial...

    By Jamie McKenzie, Property Account Executive 

It’s important to make sure you have the right cover in place for your buy-to-let/landlords insurance. Edinburgh-based...

 By Alexandra Richards, Private Clients Development Executive
 
Some of you may have children who are learning to drive which is one of life’s great milestones. ...

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

  By Grace Longmuir, Marketing Executive 
 
In 2015 Bruce Stevenson was awarded a prestigious three star accreditation for ‘exceptional customer service’ by Investors in Customers, following...