We're Chris Knott Insurance, an independent broker based in Hastings, East Sussex. We help individuals, businesses and organisations find the right cover at the right price.
Founded in 1983, we pride ourselves on providing expert support and advice for both personal and commercial protection, in addition to giving our clients the quality service they deserve.
When we started, we had a vision. We wanted to work with individuals, businesses and affinity groups across the UK, building strong and long-term relationships with our clients, car clubs, churches, charities and community groups.
To achieve our vision, we made it our mission to:
Our values have always directed all our business operations and it remains important to us today that everyone within Chris Knott Insurance supports them. Our values are to:
From a small brokerage serving car owners' clubs to one of the UK's most trusted independent insurance brokers - here's the story so far.
In our foundation year, we began by offering schemes to car owners' clubs and other affinity groups, offering them tailored insurance solutions.
We acquired the client bank of Sovereign Insurance Services, which gave us our first foray into church insurance and charity insurance.
We acquired Westbury Insurance Services, Nicklin Insurance and En Route Insurance.
Our founder, Chris Knott, stepped away from the business to devote himself toward charitable work.
We moved our staff of 30 people to larger premises in Hastings - our home ever since.
Took on schemes for Canine Insurance, Allotment Insurance and photography insurance from an insurance partner.
Still going strong, we modernised our branding and launched a brand-new website to better showcase the work we do.
With a team of specialists across personal and commercial lines, a 4.9-star rating on Trustpilot, and thousands of happy clients - we're proud to be one of the UK's most trusted independent insurance brokers.
Motor, property and personal insurance - these are the people you'll speak to when you get in touch. Every single one is UK-based and always happy to help.
With nearly 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, I began my career as an eager 18-year-old with limited knowledge, aside of setting up my own motor policy for the...
I have been in the insurance industry for over 35 years. I started in a tiny brokerage issuing manual covers notes and calculating premiums manually via an underwriting guide.
I have over 32 years’ experience in the Insurance Industry. I started off in a customer facing role for a High Street Broker initially, dealing with all types of insurance...
Whilst at college doing a secretarial course, I did my work experience in a local insurance brokers...
I have worked at Chris Knott’s for over 30 years all of that time in Personal Lines, up until December I was a Personal Lines Supervisor but have now stepped back to working just...
I joined CKI in 2014 in the Marketing team, assisting in new enquiries for car club members & enthusiasts, Churches & Charities...
I joined the team in late 2023, Took a big turn in my career path. Coming from an outdoors background as an activities instructor and stepping into the insurance world.
I started at Chris Knott In July 2018 after having worked for Insurance previously for a number of years...
Simon joined Chris Knott Insurance in 2000 following several years employment within the Civil Service...
For business, charity, church and specialist scheme cover, these are the people who'll take care of you.
Fern is an experienced insurance professional with 16 years in the industry...
Molly is a dedicated Commercial Technician in the Commercial department, currently pursuing her CII Qualification.
Joined Chris Knott in 2011 on the personal lines team and moved to commercial team to help with the new schemes in end of 2020.
Coming up for 25 years working at Chris Knott Insurance, collectively 35 years working in insurance.
Milton has worked in the insurance industry since 2003, gaining experience across several areas of the sector...
We're proud to be part of the communities we serve, and we're always on the lookout for great people to join our team.
Whether you're looking for motor, property, commercial or specialist insurance, our friendly UK-based team is ready to help.
