Advance Insurance

Advance Insurance, an insurance broker with almost a century of activity

Advance Insurance Agencies Ltd is an insurance intermediary based in the southwest of England. The firm was established in 1929 and has over 90 years of experience providing impartial advice and insurance services to local and national customers. Its activity is structured through a network of branches in Chippenham, Trowbridge, Swindon and Westbury.

The company works with access to multiple insurers, which allows it to search for policies tailored to specific needs. Its team of advisors offers information and guidance on a wide range of products, both for individuals and for customers with specific requirements.

Insurance for recreational and imported vehicles

A prominent part of the catalogue focuses on vehicles that often fall outside conventional policies. Advance Insurance offers cover for motorhomes, including those used both for stays within the country and for trips around Europe. It also manages policies for campervans and camper conversions, a segment that requires specific treatment.

In the area of imported vehicles, the broker has access to insurers specialising in Japanese imports, with cover for brands such as Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan or Toyota. It also arranges insurance for American imports, including models such as Mustang, Camaro, Wrangler or Cadillac. There is also a dedicated team for imported vehicles in general, designed to address the particularities of this type of car.

Cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles

The car offering covers standard car policies, temporary insurance, modified vehicles and classic cars. In the case of modified vehicles, the company states that it understands the technical aspects of this type of vehicle and can arrange a policy tailored to each case. For classics, cover is designed recognising the value these vehicles have for their owners.

The catalogue is completed with insurance for caravans, motorcycles and vans. The van policy is aimed at small businesses, travel between sites or leisure uses such as weekend fishing. It also has a specific team for chauffeur insurance, recommended for drivers who carry paying passengers in high-end vehicles.

Homes and non-standard properties

The home section includes advisors in all branches to adapt policies to each requirement. In addition to standard homes, the company covers properties that present difficulties for the conventional insurance market: non-standard homes, converted properties, prefab homes, steel-framed structures, timber-framed homes, thatched properties and listed buildings.

Within the residential and leisure sphere, there is also insurance for holiday homes, residential park homes, static caravans and touring caravans.

Travel and other products

The broker sells travel insurance ranging from single-trip policies to family annual cover, including options for extended stays. The company states that it offers ongoing support during the policy arrangement and claims processes.

Territorial presence and structure

Advance Insurance operates from the southwest of England with branches in Chippenham, Trowbridge, Swindon and Westbury. The company is registered in England and Wales with number 04605666 and its registered office is at Coversure House, Vantage Park, Washingley Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6SR. It is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with reference number 300559. The company also states that it handles commercial insurance enquiries in Ireland through its team of brokers in that country.

Offices and locations

Chippenham office: 8 Avon Reach, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EE

Westbury office: 16 High Street, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3BW · Phone: 01373 822369 · Email: westbury@advanceinsurance.co.uk

Swindon office: Imperial House, College Court, Regent Circus, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1PZ

Trowbridge office: 16 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HA