Miles Smith have been providing market leading insurance solutions to the UK waste, recycling and reuse industry for over 30 years.

We operate the longest running waste property facility in the market, working closely with industry specialists and risk managers to provide sustainable insurance solutions to protect businesses in this sector.

We can provide access to cover for brokers that work with all types of waste businesses and can also provide motor insurance with a range of exclusive Miles Smith extensions.

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WHY MILES SMITH

We are proud to have worked with the Environmental Services Association for over 30 years

We operate the longest running waste property facility in the UK market

We work closely with industry specialists and risk managers to provide sustainable insurance solutions, focussing on proactive risk management

Motor cover available with exclusive Miles Smith extensions

SERVING WASTE, RECYCLING AND RE-USE BUSINESSES

This sector demands careful attention when addressing insurance needs due to the unique risks faced in this industry. Our long length of service and close relationships with industry experts means we have developed specialist knowledge in insurance for waste, recycling and reuse services. This accumulated knowledge has allowed us to craft our offering and means we are well equipped to provide the careful attention required in this area.

You and your client will benefit not only from our excellent product, but also our quick and diligent service, from enquiry, to order, and in the event of a claim. Claims in this area can be particularly complex and laborious, but our highly experienced claims team is here to assist you and your client through these tricky processes.

In addition, we offer Motor cover to provide a complete solution for you and your waste, recycling and reuse clients.

Give us a call to discuss what we can offer for your risk.

SOLUTIONS FOR

We place insurance for brokers working with various waste industry businesses, some of these include:

  • Consultants and surveyors
  • Incinerator operators
  • Landfill sites
  • Material recycling facilities
  • Skip operators
  • Transfer stations
  • Waste brokers
  • Waste management companies
  • Waste to energy
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We are delighted to work closely with the ESA 

WASTE INDUSTRY COVERS

Our specialists are experienced in the unique risks faced by this industry and we provide a combined solution with a number of covers available, some of which include:

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    Motor Fleet

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    Material Damage and Business Interruption

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    Plant and Machinery

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    Liabilities

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    Environmental Impairment Liability 

MOTOR

We also offer Motor cover for this industry. We provide the standard cover types, and our offering includes a range of Miles Smith exclusive extensions for this specialist area.

  • Comprehensive
  • Third Party, Fire and Theft
  • Third Party Only
  • Laid Up (SORN)

Exclusive Miles Smith extensions available in the following areas:

  • Accidental Pollution or Contamination
  • Driver Personal Accident 
  • Impounded Vehicles
  • Third Party Property Damage
  • Third Party Working Risks
  • Vehicle Replacement

Risk Insight: Work with your waste and recycling clients on risk management

The waste and recycling industry is becoming increasingly hard to secure insurance for; most notably due to the pandemic and increased fire risk, which is particularly prevalent over summer months. Read our risk insight to find out more about the risk management you can discuss with your waste and recycling clients to help secure insurance in this increasingly hard-to-place industry.

Read risk insight

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Miles Smith offer specialist products where other brokers fear to tread. They will always find ways to place difficult risks.

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They have been, and will remain, my first choice in the London Market. [They provide] great service, [are] very professional and competitive.

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Broker Partner Survey Respondent
Miles Smith are fighters who are aggressive in the marketplace to ensure their supporting brokers get the best available terms for their clients.

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Excellent relationships with underwriters and always ready to assist with difficult to place risks.

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