Delivering Swift, Flexible Cover for a Skip Hire Business

When a busy skip hire company in Surrey needed a fast, flexible motor fleet insurance solution, Century was ready to deliver. Operating across the South East, the business depends on its vehicles every day to keep projects moving — meaning their cover had to be comprehensive, reliable, and quick to arrange.

Broker Competition and Comprehensive Needs

The client’s incumbent broker had held the account for some time, but a new broker was determined to demonstrate added value and secure the business. To achieve this, they needed a swift, competitive, and comprehensive insurance solution.

The requirements were specific: cover had to be robust enough to protect a busy skip hire operation, allow any driver over 25, and be delivered quickly enough to strengthen the broker’s pitch. Timing and responsiveness were key to securing the account.

Fast, Flexible Underwriting

Century’s underwriting team rose to the challenge with characteristic speed and flexibility. From the moment the presentation was received, our underwriters assessed the risk, structured a competitive and comprehensive policy, and issued terms in just 32 minutes.

The cover was designed to provide exactly what the client needed: strong protection for their fleet, with driver flexibility built in to ensure day-to-day operations could run smoothly. This level of responsiveness enabled the broker to present a compelling solution to the client — giving them a significant edge over the competition.

A Win for Broker and Client

The outcome was a win-win: the broker successfully secured the account, and the skip hire business gained a comprehensive fleet policy tailored to their needs for a competitive price. The client benefited from the assurance of working with an insurer that understands the fast-moving demands of their sector, while the broker could demonstrate real added value through Century’s speed and support.

This case highlights Century’s ability to deliver under pressure: combining market expertise, underwriting flexibility, and rapid decision-making to help brokers win and retain business.