Naturesave reaches million-pound charity milestone
Jun 3, 2021Naturesave Blog, News
Here at Naturesave we have reached the major milestone of having donated over £1 million into our charity, the Naturesave Trust...
GREEN AND ETHICAL INSURANCE
25 years experience
Hands-on personal service
No call centres
Profits fund environmental charity
Tree planted for every policy
WHO WE ARE
Welcome to the home of ethical insurance. Here at Naturesave we have 25 years’ experience in protecting individuals, organisations and the planet. Each year we donate 10% of the income we receive from our home and travel premiums and place it in our charity, the Naturesave Trust. The Trust uses these funds to support environmental projects across the UK.
Our ethics also drive our customer approach, ensuring we offer an excellent hands-on service providing bespoke insurance solutions that ensure you get the cover that is right for you. Ignoring industry trends, we handle claims in-house and don’t use call centres. We are a number one rated ethical insurance provider who is at the forefront of creating a more sustainable insurance industry.
WHO WE ARE
Welcome to the home of ethical insurance. Here at Naturesave we have 25 years’ experience in protecting individuals, organisations and the planet. Each year we donate 10% of the income we receive from our home and travel premiums and place it in our charity, the Naturesave Trust. The Trust uses these funds to support environmental projects across the UK.
Our ethics also drive our customer approach, ensuring we offer an excellent hands-on service providing bespoke insurance solutions that ensure you get the cover that is right for you. Ignoring industry trends, we handle claims in-house and don’t use call centres. We are a number one rated ethical insurance provider who is at the forefront of creating a more sustainable insurance industry.
WHAT WE DO
HOME INSURANCE
Our home insurance protects you and the planet. We’re also experts in Eco Homes & Non-Standard Construction
BUSINESS INSURANCE
We’re passionate about insuring ethical businesses. We offer free environmental reviews to all clients
RENEWABLE ENERGY
We are an experienced renewable energy insurance specialist covering projects large or small
CHARITY & NON-PROFIT
We understand and support charities, social enterprises and all types of non-profits organisations
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CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
Planet Organic
‘We have had a strong relationship with Naturesave for many years and their service has always been exemplary, proactively assisting our insurance and claims requirements’
Business Insurance Customer
Eric Adatia, Finance Director
‘The best insurance company I’ve ever dealt with, even when I had a claim. Every time I’ve called Naturesave, I’ve spoken to one of two people, so it takes no time to get to the point of my call: no automated menus, and no need to explain the same thing every time you call.’
Mick, Home Insurance Customer
‘Excellent suite of documents on insurance for charities; Thank you, Naturesave. Also the best insurance company we have ever dealt with – always real people, always helpful, always fair.’
Veronica, Charity Insurance Customer
‘A specialist renewable energy insurance broker that truly supports and works for community renewable energy organisations. We cannot commend them highly enough’
Gill, Exeter Community Energy Ltd
‘I have been insured with this amazing insurance company for years. Whenever you call you get straight through to people who care, know who you are and most of all get things done with speed.’
Amanda, Home Insurance Customer
‘Not many companies ‘do their bit’ for the environment, but Naturesave do that on top of being an efficient, customer-centred and professional insurance company. I’m very pleased with their level of service and would recommend to everyone.’
Daryl, Home Insurance Customer
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LATEST NEWS
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COVID19 Insurance FAQ’s
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COVID19 Insurance update
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Jan 15, 2020Naturesave Blog, News
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Buy One Get One Tree
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The Naturesave Solar Bee Project
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Implications of the Ogden Rate Change
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Celebrating Living Wage Commitment
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