Welcome to L Wood & Co Insurance Brokers
L Wood & Co Ltd offers an innovative, professional and highly personalised approach to the insurance and risk management needs of businesses throughout the UK.
We have been trading for over 60 years and our aim is to provide a complete insurance service to Industry and Commerce by arranging correct cover through leading Insurers at competitive premiums. We do not simply sell insurance policies but, through the highest quality service, we buy Insurance on behalf of our clients based solely on their needs.
DIRECTORS & OFFICERS Liability
Personal protection for directors, officers and management against a range of civil, criminal and regulatory proceedings.
Business Interruption
How to keep your business going after a loss.
Private Medical Aid is designed to cover the costs of private medical treatment for a disease, illness or injury that are likely to respond quickly to treatment.
Risk managment
No matter what size your business is or whatever your activities are, effective Risk Management is crucial in order to protect from harm.
High Net Worth
Allow us to find a robust and reliable home insurance policy that meets the unique needs of your property and its contents.
Cyber Liability & Financial Crime
The dramatic increase in the number of cyber-attacks and financial fraud to businesses throughout the UK has never made cyber insurance more necessary.
Talk to a member of our team today on 01274 515747
Call now to discuss your insurance requirements with one of our brokers.
Recent News Items
Underinsurance: Why “last year’s figures” no longer add up
18th September, 2026
Why underinsurance is rising For many businesses, insurance values are set annually and then left unchanged. But in today’s environment, that approach is increasingly risky. A combination of inflation, labour shortages and global supply chain disruption has driven up the cost of rebuilding and replacing assets far more quickly than many businesses expect. In some cases, the cost of materials Read More…
Contract works insurance: what to sort out before the builders arrive
28th August, 2026
A new building or an extension can take months, sometimes years, to reach the point where work actually starts. Design, planning permission, funding, tendering, appointing contractors – all of it takes time and attention. Insurance tends to be the last thing anyone thinks about, and often the first thing that catches people out. Insurers accept that day-to-day repairs and maintenance Read More…
What is fleet insurance, and is it right for your business?
14th August, 2026
Motor repair costs are the pressure point in insurance at the moment. Of the £2.9 billion insurers paid out in motor claims in the first quarter of 2026, £1.9 billion went on vehicle repairs, with the average accidental damage claim reaching £3,699 – up 8% on the previous quarter, according to the Association of British Insurers. Those figures cover private Read More…

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