Partners

Within all lines of insurance, a provider’s services become redundant without the support of a financially stable and committed underwriter. An underwriter in the staff absence insurance sector supplies the provider with the financial capacity to pay school’s claims. Therefore, having a reputable underwriter is imperative in allowing the provider to meet its financial obligations.

Zurich are proud to partner with Harrington Bates, working together to make it easier for schools and staff to access the cover and support they deserve.

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is part of the Zurich Insurance Group and have a financial rating of AA/Stable (Standard & Poor’s) as of November 2025, demonstrating the stability they look to provide.

The relationship we have with our insurers means our clients will benefit from the support of a financially stable and flexible insurer, and can rest assured that we have the capacity to settle all valid claims swiftly and efficiently.

Please note policies with a cover start date prior to the 1st April 2026 are underwritten by Astrenska Insurance Limited trading as Collinson Insurance.

At Harrington Bates, we believe in promoting a healthy and happy environment in the workplace. Occupational health services are a great way to help with this and provide schools with the support they need to fulfil their duty of care as an employer, whilst boosting morale amongst their employees.

We are proud to announce a new partnership with Smart Clinic, an industry leading provider of occupational health and wellbeing services. Smart Clinic work exclusively within the education sector which means they have the relevant expertise to help our schools staff with any personal or professional, physical or mental issues they may encounter.

Our schools staff now have complimentary access to specialist around-the-clock counselling services, occupational health assessments, stress coaching and much more.