Thank you for enquiring about Bira Business Insurance, provided by our partner Ascott.
We've sent your enquiry to Ascott, who will be in touch soon.
You don't have to stop here! Now you've seen how quick it is to enquire about our member benefits, here are a few key services you can start to take advantage of today:
With legislation around recycling coming into force, Bira partner 1st Waste Management provide a comprehensive and compliant general waste and recycling service.
Utility Options can provide Bira members with the lowest-cost quotations in the market.
Background Sounds eliminates the need for a costly PRS PPL Music Licence so you can play high-quality music legally and affordably.
Member Benefits
Tackling the changes in industry can be tough, but as a member of Bira, you can benefit from preferential rates on services that will help you effortlessly connect with your customers, advance your stock management, sell online and diversify your product range, to name just a few.
Access our trusted Buying Group
Bira Direct buying group removes the headache of dealing with multiple suppliers and enables you to buy with the power of thousands of other independent retailers.
...along with our sector-leading legal service.
Bira Legal, in partnership with WorkNest, provides you with the advice and support you need for your retail business, all included in your membership.
Related Resources
-
Campaign Focus | Media Coverage & The Budget
Bira has continued to feature across trade, local and national press on key issues for independent retailers. Plus, Bira's initial Budget response to the Chancellor.
-
New EU customs costs: what independent retailers have to know
New EU customs rules mean UK retailers face €3 duties per product category on low-value parcels sent to EU customers from July 2026.
-
Is your lease still working for your business?
Changing costs, consumer habits and local markets mean independent retailers should regularly assess whether their lease still works for them.
-
Martyn's Law: 10 questions independent retailers are asking
Martyn’s Law sets new standards to protect the public from terrorism — here’s how small businesses can prepare for the changes.
More Member Benefits
-
Car Leasing
Select Car Leasing East Midlands is your trusted specialist for personal and business vehicle leasing, offering competitive lease deals, flexible contract terms, a range of finance options.
-
AI Solutions and Insights
Avalon Insights is an AI training and research company helping businesses to utilise AI to save cost and time.
-
Consumer Finance Overview
Through Bira, members can access trusted consumer finance providers offering a range of flexible finance products supported by experienced retail finance specialists.
-
Consumer Finance
Novuna Consumer Finance helps retailers grow sales, increase average order value, and convert more customers by offering flexible, trusted point-of-sale finance solutions.