Our specialist team has deep expertise in the complex risks faced by businesses operating across the waste, recycling, and reuse sector.

We provide direct access to our in-house waste facility, designed specifically for the challenges of this market. This gives clients access to enhanced cover, clearer terms, and fewer restrictive conditions and exclusions.

Given the long and complex claims history associated with the waste, recycling and reuse sector, securing robust and affordable insurance can be challenging. Our specialist knowledge and strong insurer relationships allow us to craft insurance programmes that deliver appropriate protection and competitive terms, even in difficult market conditions.

WHY SPECIALIST RISK GROUP?

Our in-house facility is unparalleled in the market and complies with all statutory Health & Safety COSHH regulations


Our multi-award-winning claims team combine over 100 years of experience and take ownership from first notification through to resolution to minimise the disruption and financial impact to your business.


We work with all types of businesses in the waste industry, including those handling asbestos and other hazardous materials


As a specialist waste insurance broker, we understand the regulatory, operational, and environmental risks unique to businesses in this sector, allowing us to craft robust insurance solutions.


 

At Specialist Risk Group (SRG), we know that protecting a waste, recycling, or reuse business goes beyond arranging insurance. We work closely with you and with specialist risk professionals where appropriate to reduce your business’s exposure and strengthen risk management across your operations.

Waste Bonds

Whether you are providing technology, delivering services, or operating waste management contracts for local authorities, our team has extensive experience arranging waste-related surety bonds. Speak to our specialists to understand how we can support your bond requirements.

WHO IS IT FOR?

We work with all types of businesses that operate in the waste, recycling, and reuse sector, including those who handle asbestos and other hazardous waste. To outline a few:

  • Recycling
  • Reuse
  • Skip hire
  • MRF (Materials Recycling Facility) waste / recycling / plant / machinery
  • Waste and recycling property / buildings
  • Tippers and grabbers
  • Muck away
  • Waste management companies
  • Waste management brokers and consultants

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

Due to the complex nature in risks faced by waste, recycling and reuse business, we take the time to understand your business and its nuances, to ensure we arrange the most appropriate insurance programme. Typical covers we look at for businesses in the waste sector include:

Crime cover protects you from both internal and external fraudulent activities, helping to get your business up and…
Cyber Insurance offers comprehensive cover and if required, helps deal with reputation management…
Directors’ and Officers’ provides financial protection for the potential defence and damage costs for the leaders…
Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Product Liability are key to protect your business against the diverse…
Environmental Impairment Liability provides cover following an incident that causes pollution on land…
Legal Expenses protects you and your business by covering the cost of taking or defencing legal action should the need…
Machinery and Plant is a vital cover to protect necessary plant and equipment used by industries such as…
Our combined Material Damage and Business Interruption cover provides businesses with full protection…
Motor Fleet protects the fleet of vehicles that your business operates under one insurance policy…
Personal Accident and Travel cover protects a business’s directors, partners and/or employees if they suffer…
Professional Indemnity covers the legal costs and any resulting compensation payments if a client alleges…

RECYCLING

Miles Smith, now Specialist Risk Group were working with a nationwide environmental services contractor who was unable to obtain cost effective insurance as a result of many years of health and safety failures. These failures eventually resulted in a large fine and prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive for breaching regulations.

Read the Whole Case Study

"Specialist Risk Group, formerly known as Miles Smith, has been a trusted partner to the ESA for over 30 years and is a well-respected provider of insurance services within our industry. They have designed a range of specialist products and solutions, each tailored to meet the requirements of the waste and resources sector, and as a result, a significant percentage of our industry use Specialist Risk Group as their advisers."

Environmental Services Association

Executive Director, Jacob Hayler

GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR EXPERTS

Talk to our team

020 7977 4800

Request a call back

Fill out form

SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST

FAQS
Where is SRG located?

Our head office is in the City of London, the address is:

The St Botolph Building
138 Houndsditch
London
EC3A 7AW

Does my trade fall within Specialist Risk Group's appetite?

We work with all types of trades across a multitude of industry sectors. Please call us to discuss your specific needs and our expert team will be happy to assist.

View all FAQs