Specialist insurance solutions across the UK market
Morton Michel forms part of the PIB Group which means that as well as being specialists in the childcare and education sector, we are also able to introduce you to a number of our wider group businesses who can offer insurance cover across a diverse mix of specialist and niche insurance products.
If you’re a new or existing customer looking for support on a product or service, you can find out more about each business, and their specialist products, below.
Morton Michel
Morton Michel is known as the UK’s leading childcare insurance specialist. Established in 1964, they pride themselves on delivering high quality insurance, risk management and service solutions tailored specifically for the childcare and education sectors.
Morton Michel’s knowledge, experience and longevity within the early years and education sector enables them to provide flexible insurance products and services designed for individuals, such as childminders and nannies, out of school clubs, children’s activity providers, preschools, nurseries and more.
All policyholders also receive a free package of additional benefits, training, and discounts to support both individuals and businesses, their staff and the children in their care.
Jigsaw
Jigsaw Insurance is a leading broker with over 20 years’ industry experience.
Jigsaw offer motor insurance for private cars, as well as cover for classic and vintage private and commercial vehicles, through their NCI brand. Alongside this they offer breakdown recovery under the RescueMyCar.com brand and pet insurance through 4Paws, where you can find a range of cover options for dogs, cats, and rabbits.
Fish Insurance
Fish is a provider of specialist insurance for people with pre-existing medical conditions, disabilities, or mobility issues. With over 45 years of experience, every policy they offer has been designed to meet the tailored requirements of its customers.
Fish provides insurance cover for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prosthetics, in-home products such as stair lifts and hoists, as well as cover for wheelchair accessible vehicles and Travel Insurance via its partnership with AllClear.
Balens Ltd
Established in 1950 Balens have been offering specialist insurance across the Health, Well-being, Fitness and Beauty sectors since the early 1990s. Their insurance solutions are available for individuals and their businesses as well as organisations, charities, and the not-for-profit sectors.
The teams have considerable experience in these fields enabling them to focus on guidance, support and service to their clients.
Thistle Insurance
Thistle offers a range of leisure and lifestyle products through the Guardcover brand and have been covering customers for over 25 years with its cycleGuard, photoGuard, musicGuard and petGuard brands.
Thistle also offer a range of products in the household space ranging from student contents insurance, Unoccupied Property insurance and social housing tenant contents insurance.
Added benefits for Morton Michel Childcare, Education, and Children's Activities policyholders
In addition to the standard cover you would expect with your Morton Michel Childcare, Education, and Children's Activities insurance, we offer a range of value-added benefits including:
You will receive access to over 80 RoSPA accredited and CPD-certified online training courses from flick learning.
Employee Benefits
We offer free access to a wide range of market-leading retail discounts for you and your family.
Legal Document Centre
Providing access to 100's of legal documents (with smart document building feature) to assist with running your business.
You will receive automatic entry to our ChildCare Club; a hub of additional discounts and benefits designed to support you, your staff, and your business.
Legal Helpline
ARAG plc provides expert advice on a range of business-related legal and tax matters including employment and law disputes. Helplines are subject to fair and reasonable use and will only incur the cost of the call (unless otherwise stated).
Counselling Service
Access to a confidential mental health counselling helpline provided by ARAG and operated by trained counsellors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helplines are subject to fair and reasonable use and will only incur the cost of the call (unless otherwise stated).
Tax Helpline
Your query will be dealt with by a qualified specialist experienced in handling tax-related matters. This service is available Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm.