Sustain Insurance Brokers was established with the mission of driving positive societal impact by providing innovative insurance and reinsurance solutions for progressive, ESG-focused organisations. One of our key clients, Airhive, exemplifies this ethos. Founded in 2022, Airhive is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and implementation of direct air capture devices. These cutting-edge devices extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, mainly for long-term storage but also for utilisation in real-world processes to reduce environmental impact. Until recently, Airhive’s focus was on laboratory and site-based prototype machines, but they have now entered a significant new phase: scaling up to production.
Airhive approached Sustain Insurance Brokers for comprehensive insurance coverage to support the deployment of their first large-scale production machine in Canada. This marked a critical juncture in their growth journey. However, this project posed several complex challenges:
Leveraging our expertise in securing bespoke insurance solutions, Sustain Insurance Brokers devised an innovative approach to address Airhive’s needs. Key steps included:
This case study highlights Sustain Insurance Brokers’ commitment to empowering ESG-focused organisations through customised insurance solutions. By overcoming geographic and technical challenges, we supported Airhive in their mission to combat climate change and advance sustainable technologies. Our partnership continues to evolve, driving innovation and progress for a better future.
Kid-A is a forward-thinking organisation and proud B Corp, reflecting their commitment to sustainable business practices. Their previous insurance arrangements, however, left them feeling unsupported and underserved, prompting them to seek a broker who understood both their values and their business needs.
During the initial meeting with the Managing Director of Kid-A, it became clear that their existing insurance arrangements were not meeting what was required of such a growing business. The incumbent policy, which had been in place for sometime, operated on a non-advised basis, meaning the insurer acted only on instructions without offering professional advice. Furthermore, the Client shared frustrations over a lack of responsiveness and a contact person at the insurer who didn’t fully understand their business.
Our Solution
Nicola Wyatt, our Senior Insurance Practitioner, quickly identified a way forward:
By addressing gaps in coverage, maintaining cost efficiency and providing proactive communication, Nicola transformed Kid-A’s insurance experience. Kid-A now enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having an expert adviser who understands his business and manages their insurance arrangements effectively.
Farringford Legal is a boutique legal firm specialising in providing legal services to both fast growing SMEs. As a rapidly growing firm, they sought an insurance solution that would not only meet their risk requirements but also be cost-effective.
Upon engaging with Farringford Legal, our team at Sustain Insurance Brokers undertook a thorough analysis of their specific insurance needs. A key insight was that, unlike many law firms, Farringford Legal was not registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
This distinction opened up a broader range of insurance markets that could be approached, allowing us to seek competitive quotes from insurers not constrained by SRA-related requirements and ultimately save them thousands of pounds.
By taking a lateral approach to the assessment of a clients risk profile, Sustain Insurance Brokers successfully addressed Farringford Legal’s need for affordable and comprehensive insurance.
We use insurance products and capacity to protect pro-ESG organisations and help to facilitate their growth.
Sustain Insurance Brokers is a trading name of Sustain Brokers Limited which is registered in England and Wales under company registration number 14309360. Sustain Brokers Limited is also an appointed representative of TEn Insurance Services Ltd, trading as Eleven, which is authorised and regulated by the Finance Conduct Authority (FRN 314593).
