OUR PARTNERS

CORPORATE PARTNERS

HBG provides the equine support and breakdown component of NFU Mutual horse and horsebox policies. We also provide support for all other livestock being carried by an NFU Mutual customer and cover for trailers and commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. NFU Mutual is a name that is trusted by all people who live in and value the countryside – in essence NFUM has become part of the fabric of rural life, and is totally committed to serving the needs of people who live and work in the countryside. HBG is proud to be part of the NFU Mutual ethos and fully understands the requirements of their policyholders. Whatever the circumstance you can be assured you will be looked after and your animals cared for in a professional manner by like-minded experts. Working with RAC, we ensure that NFU Mutual customers receive the highest standards of care at the roadside. If you require services that are not covered by the free package of benefits offered by NFU Mutual, we will settle bills on your behalf and bill you later, so no credit cards or cash are needed at the time of the incident. For more information on NFU Mutual click here.

HBG works with both RAC and its commercial vehicle division (RACCA – RAC Commercial Assistance), to provide assistance for our members and our Corporate Customers. RAC has an unrivalled reputation as one of the UK’s most progressive motoring organisations and is the ideal partner to help us handle the additional complications of breakdowns and accidents involving horses and other livestock. HBG provides the specialist support for the animals, driver and passengers, while RAC provide the primary call handling, mechanical assistance and recovery. Our partnership has been in operation for many years and has been proven highly professional, trustworthy and reliable, time after time. With both companies operating over a 24 hour period, 365 days a year, customers throughout the UK can count on round-the-clock assistance, whenever they need it. For more information on RAC click here.

HBG is the UK Agent for Exelite Industries Limited.

Exelite is a breakthrough in high visibility products, providing self-illuminating devices for personal safety. Exelite uses cutting edge principles of design to provide the highest level of night time visibility. For more information on Exelite Industries click here.

ShoreGuard is an independent company specialising in Mechanical Breakdown Warranty cover for boats. The ShoreGuard warranties are unique in the marine market and HBG is proud to have helped advise on the development of this product. HBG provides ShoreGuard customers with all the marine support, advisory and breakdown services through our extensive marine network. This assistance service is provided from our well equipped control room which is staffed by highly qualified and experienced mariners. For more information on ShoreGuard visit click here.

Noble Marine are specialist insurance brokers providing boat insurance for most types of pleasure craft. HBG helped develop a breakdown assistance package for boat owners who regularly trail their vessels. This service is provided through our partners at the RAC. For more information on Noble Marine click here.

MBP is the foremost independent advisor and UK market leader in the provision of commercial passenger related transport insurance, specialising in minibus, MPVs, coach and fleet insurance. Together with HBG Assistance, MBP are now able to offer specialist roadside assistance for minibuses, mixed fleets, coaches and people carriers. As with all HBG roadside assistance services, the Minibus Plus service is provided in Partnership with RACCA (RAC Commercial Assistance). For more information on MBP click here.

OUR AGENTS

HBG’s Equestrian Support Services is the preferred breakdown assistance provider for many specialist organisations:

Shearwater Insurance

Founded in 1992 by Jeremy Lawton, Shearwater Insurance specialises in all areas of Equestrian Insurance. Shearwater’s policy is, and always will be, that the client is entitled to personal service where they can contact a member of staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information on Shearwater Insurance click here.

Carriage House Insurance

Founded in 1992 and originally specialising in cover for carriage drivers, Carriage House has now expanded to cover all types of horses kept for competitions and pleasure. For more information on Carriage House Insurance click here.

KBIS

KBIS was first established in 1986 and has now developed into one of the UK's leading riding and competition horse insurance specialists, as well as having a bloodstock division. They aim to provide not only excellent value for money but a wide choice of cover to suit every situation. For more information on KBIS click here.

Millin Insurance Services

Millins (as it is affectionately known) is an independent insurance broker, owned by the Millin family since 1963. They specialise in horse/equestrian insurances but are also involved in general insurance, such as household, property, motor, shops, offices and other commercial risks. Millins enjoy resolving their clients insurance problems and always "go the extra mile". For more information on Millin click here.

Olympic Coachbuilders

Olympic Coachbuilders manufacture horse boxes for the leisure and sporting interests of the horse loving community, geared totally towards your requirements. They aim to satisfy the needs of the discerning user, with great care being taken to ensure that the materials used will provide long trouble free life. All components are selected after careful appraisal for their suitability for prolonged equestrian use. For more information on Olympic Coachbuilders click here.

WH Horseboxes

ESS is the preferred breakdown assistance provider of WH Horseboxes. Established in 1992 WH Horseboxes specialise in the conversion of horseboxes between 7.5t & 17t gvw. WH Horseboxes convert approximately 52 vehicles per year, all of which are converted to order. For more information on WH Horseboxes click here.

The Insurance Shop

The Insurance Shop has long been a major force in low-cost insurance and the first choice for thousands of policyholders. Set up in 1984, they were one of the first Independent Insurance Intermediaries to provide low-cost, high-quality insurance direct to the public via the telephone, fax, or in one of our high street offices.  Obtaining high-quality, affordable insurance is what The Insurance Shop is still known for, and in todays modern high-tech world they are a leading force in arranging insurance directly over the Internet. They shop around on your behalf to find the best rate from their panel of insurers. The Insurance Shop are completely independent and not tied to one insurance company, they are free to shop around unlike some other intermediaries who are actually owned by insurers, who cannot obtain arrangements with their own insurance companies competitors. For more information on The Insurance Shop please click here