Alps Ltd

Alps Ltd, insurance add-ons for brokers in the United Kingdom

Alps Ltd presents itself as a provider of insurance add-on products and support services for insurance brokers. The company states that it has accumulated over 25 years of experience in legal, claims management and insurance products, and operates under the trading name Alps, with Auto Legal Protection Services Ltd being the company authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under reference number 300906.

Range of add-on covers

The range is organised into four main blocks: motor, let property, commercial and personal. Within the motor area there are products such as claims management, Alps Complete, motor legal protection, GAP covers (including GAP Fleet and GAP Motorhome), motor excess protection, Auto Replace, Road Rescue, Parts and Labour, Tools in Transit and Pothole. In the let property segment, landlord legal expenses, rent guarantee, landlord home emergency, excess protection and pet damage protection are offered. The commercial range includes commercial legal protection, commercial excess protection, sole trader legal protection and commercial property emergency. In the personal area, home legal protection, home excess protection and home emergency cover are marketed.

Platforms and relationship with the broker network

The company works with the Communic8, Acturis and Open GI platforms, and states that it is partnered with the main broker networks in the market. Among its commercial arguments, it highlights the absence of minimum volumes, exclusivities or contractual tie-ins, as well as dedicated support in marketing, sales, regulatory compliance and product development. The company indicates that its systems are developed in-house and can be modified quickly to adapt to the specific needs of each broker.

Claims management and own legal team

Alps has its own claims and legal services team, which the company describes as award-winning and valued by its brokers and customers. According to the data it publishes, it has managed over 205,000 claims and has achieved annual savings of £35,000 for its customers. The firm also states that it answers calls in an average of 20 seconds.

Awards and product news

Its recent announcements include the expansion of its GAP portfolio with the launch of Finance Shortfall GAP Cover and winning the Claims Team of the Year award at the British Claims Awards. The company communicates these developments as part of its ongoing activity of supporting brokers through add-on solutions and claims services.

Corporate profile and network size

Alps states that it has more than 980 signed brokers and targets brokers of all sizes looking to grow their business. The company maintains a knowledge base and a broker login area, and organises webinars and publishes news about products and market partnerships.

Location and contact

Sunnyside Mill, Congleton, CW12 3AQ · Phone: 01260 241555 · Email: support@alpsltd.co.uk