Insurance for shipping - can we use an independent broker or co?

[Guest Andy and Tracy]

We have had 5 removal companies round to quote for the move in anticipation of my C/O ever coming round from his coma or whatever else has had him tied up for the last 3 and a half months.

I will post a thread with all the comparisons when they have all come in. Crown v.v. expensive already tho'.

 

Anyway, my question is: can we use an independent firm / broker for the insurance? If so, can anyone recommend someone please?

Apparently, there is an excess on the insurance too - how can that apply if I am not sailing the ship?!!!

Tracy