At Pound Gates, we’re not just insurance brokers, we’re here to support your business’s growth. Since 1988, we’ve taken a hands-on, relationship-first approach, driven by our core values and commitment to excellence. Our goal is simple: to combine our expertise with your ambitions, helping to elevate your business.
The strength of our business lies in the people behind it. We’ve built a culture where collaboration, professionalism and dedication for our clients underpin everything we do – enabling us to form strong, long-standing relationships that stand the test of time.
With an 94% rolling client retention rate and an impressive service score of 9.69 out of 10 in 2024, our clients’ trust speaks volumes. We excel in partnerships with clients who share our values and commitment to collaboration, developing long-lasting relationships that deliver tangible benefits to your business.
Pound Gates made the process easy to understand, supported us to gather the right information and presented us with a selection of suitable quotes. They provided us with the guidance we needed, helped cut through insurance jargon and took the time to make sure we had the best cover solution by carefully checking our needs. Thank you Pound Gates team!"
Hannah Reid, Community Action in Suffolk
As a truly independent broker, we’re able to tailor our approach to your needs. This means quick decisions, flexible products and a partnership that listens and adapts to your feedback.
Achieving Chartered status in 2010 reflects our dedication to professional excellence. We maintain this standard by offering advice tailored to your specific needs, delivered by experts who understand the best products and services for your business. This ensures you receive the most current and professional support, whether you’re renewing a policy or making a claim.
ISO 9001
Our commitment to quality goes beyond internal tracking; we’ve implemented systems that meet ISO 9001:2015 quality standards to ensure we consistently meet rigorous benchmarks. This certification provides independent validation of our high standards in practice. Read our Quality Policy.
Values-led
Our values guide everything we do. From delivering exceptional service to creating a positive workplace and supporting our community, we’re committed to making a meaningful impact.
At Pound Gates, our values shape our culture, guide our decisions and inspire our team to deliver exceptional outcomes:
Every client benefits from dedicated contacts who take time to understand your business. This rapport allows us to accurately identify your needs, provide specific advice and help move your business forward.
Our goal is to ensure satisfaction with the premiums you pay and the service you receive. Moreover, in the event of a claim, we strive to make you feel fully supported and valued. We’re committed to helping you achieve great outcomes!
Our name, Pound Gates, comes from the business’s founders, Allan Pound and Ivan Gates. In 1988, Allan was an insurance broker at Lloyd’s of London and Ivan a freight forwarding agent in Felixstowe. Based on their long-standing friendship they decided to start a new business together, Pound Gates Group, based in Ipswich. They shared the vision of providing high-quality, relationship-driven service. Their expertise and partnership laid the foundation for the business we are today.
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