Tysers Insurance Brokers | UK Theatre

Exclusive insurance facility for UK Theatre members

Bespoke Wording | Expert Risk Advice | Competitive Premiums

In association with Ecclesiastical and UK Theatre

Benefits of the facility

Our exclusive facility, underwritten by Ecclesiastical, provides the following benefits:

  • Buildings Valuation at no additional cost*
  • Interest Free Instalment Facility (12 months)
  • Fixed Rate Agreements**
  • Low Claims Rebate**
  • Low or no excess under Business Interruption
  • All Risks’ property cover including Full Theft
  • Automatic cover for theatrical property away from Premises+
  • Worldwide Liability
  • Contract Works+
  • Archaeological costs+
  • Planning costs (listed buildings)+
  • Machinery and computer breakdown including the failure of a safety curtain
  • Reputational risk

* Subject to qualifying criteria
+ Limit applies
** Terms and Conditions apply

 

Additional Cover

In addition, the following sections of cover are available:

  • Trustees & Management Liability
  • Directors and Officers
  • Legal Expenses
  • Cyber Insurance
  • Professional Indemnity
  • Personal Accident
  • Engineering Inspection

 

Why Tysers?

Without the right cover in place, the World can’t enjoy your shows. Our approach is to structure insurance programmes that reflect the needs of the company, producer & venue. We currently advise over 130 theatres and venues in the UK & our client list is exhaustive.

Our aim is always to arrange the broadest protection, at the most competitive premium, backed up by excellent levels of service and claims handling with dedicated staff and specialist loss adjusters.

Expertise from experience

Our team is drawn from both the employment of highly specialised individuals and the strategic acquisition of long-established independent brokerages.

Tysers, founded in 1820, is a leading specialty insurance brokerage firm, serving clients in over 125 countries. Our collective reputation is built on the recommendation of clients who believe we offer something different. This approach has given us greater buying power and leverage in the insurance market, whilst allowing us to maintain a local and personalised service.

 

Why Ecclesiastical? (www.ecclesiastical.com)

We’re a specialist insurer who has been protecting the nation’s heritage for over 135 years.. With our in-depth heritage, arts and culture knowledge, we provide protection, care and support which means you get something different from Ecclesiastical.

Risk management services

  • Dedicated team of in-house risk professionals
  • Bespoke risk management surveys
  • Access to our dedicated risk advice line

Award-winning claims team1

99% claims satisfaction2, so if the worst should ever happen, you can be assured you are in safe hands.

Changing Lives with Movement for Good

Charitable giving has been at the heart of what we do. We are proud to contribute to thousands of good causes in this country and abroad.

 

1 Insurance Post Claims and Fraud Awards 2021 – Ecclesiastical won Claims Team of the Year.
2 Ecclesiastical Settled Property Claims – Customer Opinion Results 2021, responses from 505 direct customers who have had their claim settled.

 

Contact: Tysers’ UK Theatre team

“The people at Tysers have long supported UK Theatre and its members, providing professional advice with a friendly service. Their experience of the insurance market and understanding of client needs makes them best placed to deliver. In association with Ecclesiastical, who offer risk guidance, deep expertise and caring protection, Tysers and Ecclesiastical are together well placed
to support the theatre industry.”

UK Theatre

“Constructive, thoughtful and reliable – the service is second to none. An informed and intelligent understanding of our industry results in the highest level of service.”

Shaftesbury Theatre / Theatre of Comedy

“It’s great to have Tysers as our insurance broker and we really value their specialist knowledge of the theatre industry. We are confident that we will always receive a friendly, efficient and cost-effective service, with insurance jargon explained in simple terms. We can always rely on a quick response to any queries and this is essential for the success of our business. Thank you!”

Hull Truck Theatre

“Nobody ever wants to be flooded, but on the evidence of this episode the best thing that can happen to you if you are to be flooded is to be insured by Ecclesiastical.”

Heritage customer