Specialist Nursery Insurance

Tailored insurance & risk management solutions for nursery groups

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With Morton Michel specialist nursery insurance policy you can safeguard your operation and help provide peace of mind to all stakeholders while supporting the continued success of your business.

When you choose Morton Michel, you can be confident that your policy has been created by specialists who have considered the unique risks of your sector. We take a consultative approach, investing time in getting to know your business, understanding your needs, and relaying this information to our insurer partner.

Meet our team

Our expert team works collaboratively with your key stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of your business and explain the covers available, so you can tailor them to the unique needs of your business.

 


James McDonald

Business Development Manager

James has 15 years of insurance experience, with a focus on providing tailored insurance solutions to our nursery clients. His customer-centric approach ensures long-lasting partnerships and proud service delivery.

Emma Taylor

Business Development Executive

Emma has over 30 years of experience in nursery insurance. She founded a nursery insurance scheme in 1994 and has a deep understanding of the sector. Emma joined Morton Michel in 2022 and provides tailored solutions to her clients.

Genevieve Lowings

Account Executive

Genevieve has 30+ years of experience in commercial insurance and over 20 years of experience at Morton Michel. As Account Executive, she is committed to providing insurance solutions that meet the needs of her clients, fulfilling regulatory requirements and keeping them protected.

Nessa Barley

Account Executive

With over ten years of insurance experience, Nessa is committed to developing and maintaining client relationships while staying ahead of industry trends and regulations, to provide specialised insurance solutions. Nessa's technical expertise and interpersonal skills help her build lasting connections with clients.

Sue Lee

Managing Director

Sue has 36 years of experience in the insurance industry. As Managing Director, she leads the team to enhance service and product offerings. Sue focuses on building long-term partnerships with decision-makers in childcare and education sectors to provide insurance protection to clients.

Gary Harrison

Commercial Manager

Gary has worked at Morton Michel for over 15 years and is passionate about transforming the perception of early education. He works closely with early years professionals, gaining an understanding of their challenges and the importance of providing high-quality care and education to young children. 

Client Support and Services

Our aim is to build more than just a business relationship. We strive to create valued partnerships by offering comprehensive support beyond insurance policies:

  • Every client benefits from a dedicated Account Executive who communicates effectively with the relevant contact as often as needed
  • There is no one-size-fits-all. We take the time to understand your business, tailoring our insurance solution to your specific requirements and challenges
  • As well as our own Nursery product underwritten by QBE, PIB Group, our parent company, offers a wide range of specialist insurance services that can be accessed through Morton Michel
  • In the event of a claim, we understand how important it is to have a fast and efficient claims process. Our carefully selected insurance partner is committed to minimising the impact of a claim on your business and provides a flexible and responsive service
  • We stand behind our service and are committed to ensuring customer satisfaction. If you're unsatisfied with our insurance coverage or service, we'll do everything possible to make it right

Business Support Package

As the UK’s leading childcare insurance specialist, we constantly look at ways to develop our offering, recognising that support for our clients goes beyond just insurance coverage.
That’s why we offer a complimentary Business Support package that includes risk management tools and resources to help nursery groups with regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness and includes:

The Package Includes:

Accessible to all staff members across all premises, flick learning offers a comprehensive package of certified childcare training modules, reducing operational costs and risks through improving compliance with mandatory training needs. 

Building Blocks risk management software is designed to address the diverse concerns of multi-sited childcare organisations, assisting in identifying and managing risks for full compliance and operational efficiency.

Access to the employee discount portal, BenefitHub, is available to all employees at no additional cost and is designed to boost staff well-being and retention, providing discounts and rewards from leading brands.

Access to a free, 24-hour confidential counselling helpline staffed by qualified counsellors. Provided by ARAG, this service is available to all employees and their family members.

Access to ARAG’s free legal and tax advice helpline for business-related legal matters, including employment law and tax concerns. Legal advice is available 24/7, and tax advice is available between 9am and 5pm on weekdays (except bank holidays).

(Helplines are subject to fair and reasonable use and will only incur the cost of the call (unless otherwise stated).

ARAG Business Legal Service is a free, user-friendly legal document portal with secure access to a repository of 100s of legal documents, simplifying the document management process and legal compliance.

Additional products from PIB Group

PIB Group, our parent company, offers a range of specialist expertise, products, and services that can be accessed through Morton Michel and include:

  • Risk Management and Health & Safety Advice
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Private Clients Insurance
  • Employment Benefits
  • Wealth Management
  • Health & Protection private medical insurance, wellness programmes & absence management
  • Credit Insurance
  • Business Protection

Speak to a member of the team to find out more

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What our customers say;

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