Business Details
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Otley
Longfields has been delivering tailored insurance solutions since its inception, combining over 50 years of collective expertise across agricultural, commercial, and private client sectors. Our independent brokerage model allows us to collaborate with a network of trusted insurers, ensuring competitive coverage for businesses and individuals in Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. We prioritise personal service, maintaining direct client relationships through policy reviews and claims support.Our collaboration with Independent Financial Adviser Neil Walker extends our service offering to include financial planning. We operate with transparency, refusing automatic policy renewals and ensuring clients receive appropriate coverage at competitive prices. Our team's deep industry knowledge, including agricultural roots and commercial insurance specialism, positions us to deliver solutions that adapt to evolving client needs.
Services
Agricultural Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Private Clients Insurance
Haulage Insurance
Solar Farm Insurance
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years' combined insurance expertise across multiple sectors
- Our independent brokerage model provides access to competitive market rates
- We provide integrated financial planning services through Neil Walker
- Dedicated account managers maintain ongoing client relationships
- We conduct proactive policy reviews to ensure continued suitability
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Services
Agricultural Insurance
Specialist coverage for farming operations including machinery, crops, livestock, and business interruption. Our team combines insurance expertise with agricultural knowledge to create policies for smallholdings through to large agribusinesses. We provide tailored solutions that protect against risks specific to farming activities while maintaining competitive pricing through our insurer partnerships.
Commercial Insurance
Comprehensive protection for businesses of all sizes, covering property, liability, and operational risks. We specialise in sectors including manufacturing, construction, and haulage, offering policies that adapt to evolving business needs. Our consultants work closely with clients to ensure coverage matches their specific operational requirements and risk profiles.
Private Clients Insurance
Tailored coverage for high-value assets including properties, fine art, and prestige vehicles. Our specialists handle complex insurance requirements for estate owners and individuals with unique assets. We provide ongoing policy management to ensure continued protection as clients' circumstances change over time.
Haulage Insurance
Specialist coverage for freight operators including fleet insurance, goods in transit, and liability protection. We cater to single vehicle owners through to large haulage companies, with policies that address the specific risks of goods transportation. Our services include risk assessment and claims support tailored to the logistics industry.
Solar Farm Insurance
Comprehensive protection for solar energy installations during construction and operation phases. Our policies cover plant and machinery, business interruption, and liability risks associated with solar farms. We work with project owners and investors to create insurance solutions that support the unique requirements of renewable energy projects.
People
Luke Broadley
Director
With extensive insurance industry experience, Luke oversees strategic direction at Longfields. His leadership focuses on maintaining the company's commitment to tailored insurance solutions while expanding service offerings to meet evolving client needs across multiple sectors.
J. Mark Whyman
Agricultural Director
Agricultural insurance specialist with decades of experience in farm risk management. Mark leverages his farming background and insurance expertise to develop policies that address the unique challenges faced by agricultural businesses in East Anglia and beyond.
Ben Roper
Commercial Director
Commercial insurance expert with specialist knowledge of business risk management. Ben leads the commercial team in creating tailored policies for diverse industries, focusing on sectors including manufacturing, construction, and logistics across East Anglia.
Neil Walker
Independent Financial Advisor
Certified financial planner with 25+ years' experience providing impartial advice. Neil collaborates with Longfields clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies, offering expertise in wealth management and investment planning through his association with 2plan Wealth Management Ltd.
Jill Girling
Account Manager
Experienced insurance account manager specialising in private client services. Jill provides dedicated support to high-net-worth individuals, managing complex insurance requirements for estates, valuable assets, and personal liabilities while maintaining Longfields' commitment to personalised service.
Questions
What insurance sectors does Longfields specialise in?
We specialise in agricultural, commercial, private client insurance, and renewable energy projects including solar farms.
Which areas do you cover?
We serve clients across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire from our Otley base.
Can you help with financial planning?
Yes, through our partnership with Neil Walker we offer independent financial advice services.
How do you ensure policy suitability?
We conduct regular policy reviews and maintain ongoing client relationships to ensure continued coverage appropriateness.
What makes you different from other brokers?
Our combination of sector-specific expertise, independent brokerage model, and personal service approach sets us apart.
