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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DERVENSURE! 1973 – 2023

About Us

Established in 1973, Dervensure Insurance Brokers Ltd has now been in business in Holbeach for 50 years, formed originally by Derek Venni as a sole-trader, before becoming a partnership in 1986 and then from 2007 incorporated as a limited company. The business originally ran from Derek’s home in Holbeach until it eventually outgrew those surroundings and moved to the current premises in the High Street in 1980 where it has been ever since.

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Where Did The Name Come From?

Before the days of the internet, the only way of finding businesses was in the phone directory and the Yellow Pages. Because Venni began with a V, Derek knew the business would be listed near the bottom of the page but he wanted it to be listed near the top. He, therefore, created the name ‘Dervensure’ by combining the first three letters of his first name and surname and adding ‘sure’ for insurance. This enabled Dervensure to be listed near the top of the page.

For more information about us and our services in Holbeach, call the team at Dervensure Insurance Brokers on 01406 423340 today.
Our history

50 Years Experience

The History Of The Business

Dervensure continued to grow over the years and in 1986, Derek invited Nick Ingram to join him in the business as a partner. Nick had previously worked for insurance companies Eagle Star and later Provincial as an inspector calling on brokers all over many parts of the country to develop their accounts and relationships, of which one was Dervensure.

Andrew Willows joined Dervensure as a trainee insurance clerk in June 1992 having just left school. After 4 years and having gained his Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) qualification, Andrew was invited by Derek to join him and Nick as a partner. Upon Derek’s retirement in 1998, Nick and Andrew became equal partners until Nick retired from the business at the beginning of 2018. Andrew now continues to run the business to this day as sole director.

During 2012, Dervensure became members of Compass Broker Services, part of the larger ‘Bravo Network’ group, a national alliance of independent insurance brokers to further enhance the range of products on offer, and giving us a wider spectrum from which to find the best possible deals for our clients. We are members of the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA).
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Read Our Reviews

Janet Harrop
Janet Harrop
2023-03-24
Very fair
Roy Haythorn
Roy Haythorn
2022-08-12
Good insurance company I always recommend this one very helpful and friendly
Denise Crowley
Denise Crowley
2021-04-25
Can not rate the customer service enough. I required a very bespoke insurance policy and nothing was too much trouble to get it sorted
Tracey Young
Tracey Young
2020-10-08
Really helpful.
Chris Olly
Chris Olly
2018-07-25
I deal with Andrew on a professional basis and have done for a few years now. absolute pleasure to do business with and glad the website I did is working its magic
Errol Dunham
Errol Dunham
2016-01-18
Friendly service and competitively priced
Justin Goddard
Justin Goddard
2013-05-28
I used Dervensure for snowboarding holiday insurance, not only did they find a competitive deal but also one that had the cover I needed and not just cheap cover that cut corners. No complaints, excellent service.