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2 Perkins Slade is one of the UK s largest independent insurance brokers with more than 25 years experience arranging insurance and risk management programmes for motor dealerships. We specialise in multi-franchise dealerships and this focus enables us to offer a prestige service, effectively acting as your in-house insurance team. When you need advice we provide it quickly and accurately, we help you to proactively identify and manage the risks to your business and, if you have a claim, we respond quickly, guiding and supporting you through the process. Kzenon / Shutterstock.com For more information please visit: Contact us on or dealerships@perkins-slade.com

3 Rechitan Sorin / Shutterstock.com Our approach We don t provide generic motor trade solutions; our aim is to become part of your business. We spend time building an understanding of the unique way you operate and our advice and your insurance programme is based on this knowledge. We ll conduct an In-depth Audit of your organisation s exposures. We have longstanding relationships with mainstream and specialist insurers that operate in this market enabling us to build bespoke insurance and risk management solutions for our clients.

4 As one of the largest privately-owned motor groups in the UK our insurance needs are more complex than smaller dealership groups. Listers are extremely satisfied with the cover provided, the support being on hand and the personal service offered by Perkins Slade. They understand the needs of our business and adapt for us accordingly, advising on all aspects of risk management and developing appropriate solutions to match. The level of care and attention to detail is exceptional. One measurement of the continued success is the length of time we have been partnered; Perkins Slade has provided Listers with an unrivalled service for over 25 years. Listers Group Gain control over the cost of your insurance Corporate governance including proactive risk identification and control are key attributes insurers look for. We can provide advice on how to gain control and manage the cost of insurance, including access to specialist driver training through RoSPA. We advocate a tripartite relationship involving underwriters, the Account Executive and the client this helps the underwriter to develop an in-depth understanding of the risk and ensure the appropriate cover and limits are in place. We deal with specialist motor trade underwriters who understand the risks associated with this sector. We have negotiated extensions to include employee theft and key theft which has become a growing issue for many dealerships, Perkins Slade can also arrange for a specialist motor trade surveyor to provide advice on key security and discounts on key cabinets may also be available. Additionally, our license checking facility helps to identify employees with undeclared convictions. We utilise a comprehensive and wide wording to include: Material damage insurance with extensions to include theft by employee Business interruption cover Road-risk cover Demonstration cover Employers Liability insurance Public and Products Liability Defective workmanship insurance Management Liability insurances; including Directors and Officers Liability and Corporate Legal Liability Professional and products indemnity insurance Legal expenses cover. For more information please visit: Contact us on or dealerships@perkins-slade.com

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6 Support when you need it most We will provide a dedicated claims technician along with support on complex and high value claims. In addition, we provide detailed claims history and trend analysis together with comprehensive, practical recommendations for reducing the frequency and severity of claims, helping you to control cost. We can also help re-engineer claims handling processes and arrange training for your staff to ensure the financial and legal implications of claims management are understood. Regular and relevant communication In our experience open and transparent communication works best and, for this reason, we advocate involving insurers in client meetings. This gives you greater visibility with the insurer and ensures you gain a competitive insurance programme moulded to your business needs. In addition to a dedicated Account Executive, you will also be allocated an Account Director with active involvement in review meetings. All our customers have the opportunity to receive our regular e-communications, providing information and guidance on the impact of legislative changes and other events on your insurance programme. For more information please visit: Contact us on or dealerships@perkins-slade.com

7 Why choose Perkins Slade? We are members of the Employee Ownership Association; our employee-owned status encourages accountability and engagement, our people are committed to our business and willing to go the extra mile for our customers. Perkins Slade s Chartered status is testament to our professional integrity and technical excellence and it is this, combined with depth and breadth of experience, that gives us access to the widest range of insurance covers. We are also a founder member of UNA, one of the key buying groups within the insurance industry; giving its membership increased negotiating power with insurers and access to exclusive covers and policy wordings. Contact us Please contact Perkins Slade if you would like us to conduct an In-depth Audit of your company s exposures. If you don t have time for a full audit, you can still take advantage of our Risk and Insurance Executive Review; this can be carried out at any time and not just at renewal. For further information, or if you d like to see a sample review, please contact: Motor Dealerships Team Tel: dealerships@perkins-slade.com Follow Perkins Connect with us on LinkedIn

8 Perkins Slade Limited Tricorn House Hagley Road Birmingham B16 8TP Tel: Fax: Perkins Slade Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication, the information is for general guidance only. Perkins Slade Limited is registered at Companies House in England and Wales under Company Number Registered Office: Tricorn House, Hagley Road, Birmingham, UK, B16 8TP. MD_0315