- Hagerty International Ltd. has acquired the renewal rights of Gilbart-Smith Associates
- Active from 1st September 2025, all Gilbart-Smith clients will renew through Hagerty as existing policies lapse
- Hagerty has been in existence for over 40 years, and operational in the UK for nearly 20 years, and is the UK’s leading collector car insurance specialist
Bicester Motion: 1st September 2025
Hagerty International Limited has acquired the renewal rights of specialist classic car insurer Gilbart-Smith Associates.
Gilbart-Smith Associates has been operational since 1998 and is renowned for providing an exemplary level of personal service. It has a substantial existing client base who own a wide range of classic and enthusiast vehicles.
Effective 1st September 2025, the acquisition sees Hagerty become the appointed broker for existing Gilbart-Smith Associates policy renewals. To ensure a smooth transition Bertie and Emma-Jane Gilbart-Smith will act as consultants for Hagerty over the next twelve months.
Hagerty has been in operation for over 40 years and has had a UK division for nearly 20 years. As the UK’s leading collector car insurance specialists, they serve thousands of enthusiasts and collectors with a range of insurance products, events, membership programmes and market data. In addition, they have a well-established private client division, designed to make the lives of enthusiast vehicle collectors a little easier, with a dedicated team allocated to manage their insurance needs, to offer robust, data-backed valuations and to deliver relevant added-value services and bespoke experiences.
Speaking of the acquisition Bertie Gilbart-Smith said: “Regulatory requirements and increased consumer duty are making it more difficult for smaller independent companies to operate, consequently we felt it was time to pass the baton. We are delighted Hagerty International Limited, with whom we have enjoyed a strong working relationship for some years, have acquired our book of business. Hagerty has the same interests as us, along with an excellent reputation in the market and will continue to offer a personal service to our clients.“
The acquisition perfectly complements the existing Hagerty business, with its white glove approach to private clients, unrivalled levels of customer care and renowned market intelligence.
Mark Roper, Managing Director of Hagerty International Ltd. added: “I have worked with, and known personally, Bertie and Emma-Jane for a number of years and we have always been aligned in the way we do business. I look forward to welcoming their clients with our innovative products and solutions as well as our unique client membership experiences as they renew with us and assure them of our highest levels of service, at all times.”
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