About us

As an independent, family owned commercial insurance broker, we help our clients to secure the right insurance for their business by offering impartial advice and guidance on how to manage business risk, in a selection of specific markets.

We are named after Colin Barnes, founder of our sister company Lifesure which was established in 1971 and provides specialist insurance broking services in the motor home and leisure industry. Since its inception Lifesure has built a reputation for providing a trusted and reliable service with care at its core, which forms the core of our ethos at Barnes. Colin sadly passed away in 2017 leaving behind a remarkable legacy and we are proud to continue to uphold his values today.

We provide exceptional service with a personal touch

We are a team of experienced and knowledgeable people with a passion for excellent customer service. Our friendly commercial insurance brokers have in-depth knowledge of your market sector, which allows us to offer specific advice and guidance on the right insurance for your needs. By working closely with you, getting to know more about you and your business we can highlight risks that you may not have considered. Honest advice leading to a tailored insurance package will provide you with freedom from worry so you can focus on what you do best – looking after your customers or patients.

Additionally, we stay up to date with the latest legislation in your industry and will let you know if we think that you need to make a change to your policy.

Our aim is to build long term and trusted client relationships – so if you should have any insurance concerns, calling us for advice or support will be second nature.

Find out more about the people that make up the Barnes team here.

We deliver comprehensive insurance products from A rated insurers

Working with Barnes Commercial allows you access to market-leading products from A rated providers. We have partnered with some of the best-known insurers, so that we can find the optimum insurance solution for your unique needs.

Knowing that the policy we present is underwritten by a reliable company will bring you complete peace of mind. It’s important to us that you feel protected and shielded from risk, should the unexpected happen.

We believe in more

The service that we offer our clients extends beyond a simple insurance purchase. With our personal approach we can become a trusted extension to your business and as such we want to support you in your endeavours as much as we possibly can. This is why we have created a risk management information hub.

Available to all our clients, this valuable resource can support you and your business with HR and Health & Safety information including online courses, complete with certification, and useful planners and guides. All our e-learning courses are available for our clients to use within their business and we also offer in-person training programs held at our offices here in Cambridgeshire, or at your premises, at competitive rates.

Find out more about our risk management information hub here.

We take a flexible approach

Delivering the best possible service is our number one priority and this means adopting a flexible approach, so we can provide advice and guidance on risk mitigation whenever you need it. We are always available on the telephone for immediate assistance or we can visit you at your place of work on a date and time to suit you. We can also facilitate video calls, or you can contact us by email if you prefer.

Find out more about how we can work with you to manage business risk in your industry here.