INSURANCE FOR BUSINESS | INDUSTRY SECTORS

Arts, Leisure and Hospitality

From theatres, galleries and museums to libraries and concert halls, or fine art collections this is a very diverse sector that poses a fairly unique set of issues from an insurance point of view, especially around how to establish a suitable sum insured. This is particularly the case for Heritage buildings that have archaeological, historical or architectural significance.

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Insurance Tailored To Your Specialist Needs

Whether you are responsible for the insurance of a Heritage building or for an Art collection, you will need to be insured with a specialist insurer who has experience of the unique risks and methods of ensuring that the risks are insured for the correct sums insured and on the right basis.

We have been working in this sector for over 45 years and have developed relationships with insurers who have a specialist knowledge of this sector. 

Insurance Tailored To Your Specialist Needs

Whether you are responsible for the insurance of a Heritage building or for an Art collection, you will need to be insured with a specialist insurer who has experience of the unique risks and methods of ensuring that the risks are insured for the correct sums insured and on the right basis.

We have been working in this sector for over 45 years and have developed relationships with insurers who have a specialist knowledge of this sector. 

Insurance Solutions Available

Property Damage • ‘All Risks’ cover for

  • Buildings
  • Contents, personal possessions; including the possessions of employees and guests
  • Stock

Art and Antiques including exhibits which can be insured on the basis of up to date valuations

Business Interruption

‘All Risks’ cover should be considered with possible extensions for

  • loss of attraction
  • ticketing suppliers
  • archaeological digs
  • external exhibition

Loss of Licence

Covers your loss of revenue or the depreciation of your financial interest in the premises following the withdrawal of the certificate or licence including Wedding licences or Premises licences.

Public/ Products Liability Insurance  If someone is accidentally injured on your premises, or if their property is accidentally damaged due to your business’ activities or because of the products you supplied, your business could be responsible by law. Public liability insurance can protect your business against claims to cover damages and legal costs that people may make against your business.

Employers’ liability is a legal requirement under the Employers’ Liability Act 1969. It’s there to protect your employees if they get injured or become ill as a result of working for your business. It covers the damages, compensation costs and legal fees that a current or ex-employee is entitled to as a result of illness or injury which may have been caused while working for your business.

Hirers Liability provides protection to third party hirers who may hire out your premises for events

Professional Indemnity is a form of liability insurance that covers your legal liabilities in the event of a third party taking legal action against you, claiming to have suffered a loss as a result of advice that you have given in a professional capacity.

Directors and Officers Liability covers the cost of compensation claims against the Directors and Key Managers (officers) of the business for alleged wrongful acts.

Trustees and Management Liability covers trustees from having to personally pay legal claims that are made against them (by their charity or by a third party), for a breach of trust, or a breach of duty or negligence committed by them in their capacity as trustees

Fidelity Guarantee

Fidelity cover protecting you against theft by your employees or volunteers

Reputational Risks

Cover for damage to the organisation’s reputation including

  • costs to manage a public relations crisis after an event insured
  • libel and slander

Legal Expenses to cover legal costs and expenses including solicitors’ and barristers’ fees, court costs, expenses for expert witnesses, employment compensation awards for a wide range of legal issues.

Money

The cover needs to be flexible with the ability to increase limits before and after a fund-raising event for example. It should also look to cover losses due to the dishonesty of directors, trustees and employees.

Terrorism

Cover for property damage or business interruption as the result of a terrorist act.

Goods In Transit Cover

Cover for accidental damage to your goods whilst in transit by

  • road, rail or sea
  • by parcel or post
  • anywhere in UK and Republic of Ireland

Cyber Liability and Crime

This cover is there to protect your organisation against Cyber Crime. if you rely on technology to operate effectively you run the risk of a data breach or a virus. Criminals will look to exploit any organisation with weak cyber security. Cyber insurance cover is available for the ever increasing risks of cyber exposures, ranging from hacking or viruses, cyber crime/fraud through to social engineering and software ransom.

To discuss any aspect of your insurance requirements with us, please contact us and one of our dedicated Account Executives will be in touch to assist you further.

“We have been using R K Henshall for several years now and wish to thank Chris & the team for all the work they do in managing our business liability and fleet policies, especially as the bespoke work we do is quite unique. Always professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Where possible we like to use local companies, like R K Henshall’s, for all aspects of our business, but we would also recommend them to businesses across the country as the service and ongoing support either face-to-face or via telephone is second to none.”

Jane Duffield, Auxiliary Tank Services
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John Henshall

John Henshall

Tel: 01270 758070
Email: john@rkhenshall.com

John has 20 years of insurance broking experience. John has been awarded the Advanced Diploma in Insurance by the Chartered Institute and has achieved his Certificate in Financial Services.

John is particularly experienced in the arrangement of covers for construction customers and advises across all classes including speciality lines for clients.

John is a keen sportsman having played rugby at local level for both Penrith and Sandbach. He was captain of Sandbach squash club for many years and continues to play in the North West league.

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Allen Simpson

Allen Simpson

Tel: 01270 758097
Email: Allen@rkhenshall.com

Allen has over 15 years experience in commercial insurance having worked for a mixture of large and smaller insurers before moving in to an Insurance broking role. He is responsible for the RK Henshall online trading through the Hensure Brand and also has overall responsibility for a number of delegated Authority binders that operate within the Underwriting Agency. In his spare time he likes to play golf and is also the drummer in a covers band.

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Angela Brown

Angela Brown

Tel: 01270 758088
Email: angela@rkhenshall.com

Angela started her career in banking and investments. She transferred to the construction industry in 1994 where she qualified as an accountant and took on the role of Financial Controller. Angela joined RK Henshall in 2013 and is responsible for the financial management, HR and compliance functions of the business.

She is also an RAF Reservist and devotes much of her spare time to keeping fit.

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Jo Ford

Direct Dial: 01270 296375
Email: joanne@rkhenshall.com

Jo has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, covering all aspects of commercial and property insurance, with a particular interest in the motor trade sector. She works closely with businesses to identify potential coverage gaps and ensure they have the right protection in place.

Jo is committed to building long-term relationships with her clients by focusing on tailored insurance solutions, keeping premiums competitive, and providing peace of mind – rather than taking an overly sales-focused approach.

Outside of R K Henshall, Jo enjoys spending time with her horse, and regularly competes in equestrian events. She is also a keen gym-goer and loves spending time with her family and walking her dog.

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Phil Cartwright

Phil Cartwright

Tel: 01270 758099
Email: phil@rkhenshall.com

Phil has nearly 30 years of broking experience, specialising in the Construction and Motor Trade Industry.

As Client Director, Phil works within the corporate business department managing a book of existing customers, introducing new clients and working with the relevant Account Executives, Senior Leadership teams and the Claims department to develop and retain existing high profile clients.

Outside of RK Henshall, Phil enjoys spending time with his son and is a keen cricketer. His true passion is Motorsport and Track days and follows the British Touring Cars all over the country.

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Mark Young - R K Henshall

Mark Young

Tel: 01270 236160
Email: marky@rkhenshall.com

Mark has over 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry, working as both a Commercial Insurance Broker and Insurer Business Development Manager across several industry sectors, including Motor Fleet, Property, Liability and Claims Management.

Mark is passionate about building a strong working relationship with his clients, as he feels this is key to building trust on which he can give appropriate advice to his customers’ needs.

In his spare time, Mark is a keen golfer (typically during the warmer months of the year!) and likes to go to music gigs when he can.

 

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Lea Prince

Lea Prince CERT CII, IRMCert

Tel: 01270 758061
Email: Lea@rkhenshall.com

Lea has over 25 years experience of placing and underwriting both commercial & personal lines insurance business, across a broad range of products. Areas of expertise include Manufacturing, Construction, Retail, Distribution and Warehousing, Liability and Professional Indemnity, Motor Trade and Motor Fleet Insurance. Having worked for both brokers and an Insurer, Lea has excellent industry & product knowledge.

Outside of R.K Henshall, Lea is a keen cricketer, loves spending time with his family and also holds a private pilot’s licence.

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Mel Brooks

Tel: 01270 296463

Email: melb@rkhenshall.com

Mel is our Broking Services Manager, joining the team in 2025. She is originally from Yorkshire and has 35 years of experience as an insurance broker.

For more than 10 years, Mel serviced over 150 fleet clients, before making the move into Commercial Insurance.

Outside of the office, Mel is a keen runner and likes spending time with her family.

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Colin Fletcher

Colin Fletcher

Tel: 01270 758062
Email: colin@rkhenshall.com

Colin has over 18 years insurance experience in both Commercial Broking and claims over a wide range of niches.

Colin is Cert CII and Cert CILA qualified which are industry recognised qualifications within the insurance claims and loss adjusting sectors enabling RK Henshall to competently manage and advise on all claims including property damage, liability and motor.

Outside of his working life, Colin enjoys playing Sunday League Football, Coaching for Hanley Town FC, playing golf and going to music gigs.

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Melanie Woorich

Melanie Woolrich

Tel: 01270 758070 (Option 1)
Email: melanie@rkhenshall.com

Melanie started work at RK Henshall in 1992 as a trainee straight from school and has progressed to Personal lines team manager. She is responsible for the growth and development of all our “Insurance for You” products and her team of experienced advisors.

Outside of RK Henshall Melanie loves spending quality time with her children and keeping fit.

Melanie has recently completed her second London Marathon raising money for our company charity Lupus UK, a charity dear to our hearts here at RK Henshall.

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R K Henshall are delighted to once again support Kidsgrove Cricket club in their forthcoming season  www.kidgsgrove.play-cricket.com

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R K Henshall are proud to once again support Milton United Football Club in their forthcoming season.
www.miltonunitedfc.co.uk

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Supporting Community Business do great work in the community, and have done since they were established in 1998. In 2019, RK Henshall nominated SCB for the Aviva Community Fund and we managed to obtain funding from Aviva to the value of £5,000, allowing SCB to replace their heating system. We have continued to build a great relationship with the charity in recent years.

www.scbspecialneeds.co.uk

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Community clubs like Elworth Cricket Club offer a safe, friendly environment to get involved in recreational sport at any age and socialise with friends. We are delighted to once again support Elworth CC in their forthcoming season.

www.elworth.play-cricket.com

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RK Henshall have been sponsors of Sandbach United since 2015, watching them develop into the fantastic family orientated club it is today. They were named FA National Grassroots Club of the Year winners in 2020.

www.sandbachunitedfc.co.uk

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Several of the RK Henshall team have played for Sandbach Rugby Club over the years, including our Managing Director, John Henshall and current first team player Josh. We have been proud sponsors of the club for a number of years, building a fantastic relationship with the club, their members and the players, and we continue to sponsor and attend an annual match.

www.sandbachrufc.co.uk

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