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Macbeth Insurance Brokers & Financial Services

Macbeth Insurance Brokers & Financial Services

4.9(216 reviews)See reviews ↓·Reading

About the company

Macbeth Insurance Brokers & Financial Services is a family business started by Malcolm Macbeth in the early 1990s. It has been operating for over 30 years and retains the feel of a family business, with Paul Macbeth as CEO. Macbeth Insurance Brokers is a trading name of M S Macbeth Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Macbeth Financial Services Ltd is an Appointed Representative of 2plan wealth management Ltd. The company has offices in Reading and Marlow in the Thames Valley, and works with clients locally and across the country.

It provides business insurance, private clients insurance, financial advice, and employee benefits, and offers M&A insurance for the sale of small and mid-corporate businesses. Its expertise, advice, and claims are all in-house, with a claims department working closely with account managers. Clients have a dedicated account manager whom they can call directly, and the company does not use call centres. It recommends solutions based on individual needs rather than price. The company aims to be the 'go-to' insurance and employee benefits provider in the Thames Valley. Chris Withers has been appointed as Head of Schemes & Market Placement.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Macbeth Insurance Brokers & Financial Services holds a 4.9 rating from 216 reviews. Reviewers consistently mention prompt, efficient handling of insurance needs by named staff such as Michelle, Rachael, Chris and Pete, alongside personalised, proactive support for both individuals and businesses. Several clients highlight that queries were dealt with quickly even for smaller accounts, contributing to a generally reassuring experience.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Mike22 July 2026

We have used Macbeth for a few years now - they aren't the cheapest on the market but the quality service more than makes up for it. Michelle and Danial do a great job!

JB
James Butler2 June 2026

Yet again, the service from Macbeth was perfect. Prompt, efficient and seamless. Rachael was clear, caring and even saved me money!

JS
Janardan Sofat8 May 2026

Great service from Chris who again sorted out my insurance needs. Its great having someone who gets things done well and very professional

PL
Phil Lines8 May 2026

Always very helpful and professional. A great company to work with.

AM
Alan McCulloch12 February 2026

Mark Harrop gave excellent and prompt service despite my PII account being rather small.

DA
Daniel Allwood14 October 2025

Huge shout out to Pete at Macbeth Insurance Brokers & Financial Services – top class service from start to finish. He took the time to really understand our business and made sure we had the right cover in place. Made the whole process easy and gave us peace of mind. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Highly recommend!

DF
David Fisher19 June 2025

I'm a huge fan of Macbeth - having used many other insurers over the years for my photography business, I've never felt so reassured that I have the right level of cover and at the best price. Their level of personalised service, proactivity and support is second to none.

Insurance brokers in Reading compared

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1Meadow Broking★ 5,014No
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4Academy Insurance Services Ltd★ 4,812No
Contact
+441189165480www.macbeths.co.ukArlington Business Park, Three Waterside Dr, Theale, Reading RG7 4SW
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed