RHA Insurance Services expands regional support with new northern team

RHA Insurance Services works in close partnership with the Road Haulage Association to deliver specialist insurance solutions designed exclusively for RHA members. With offices across the UK and a team of experienced haulage insurance professionals, they understand the unique risks facing the transport and logistics industry.

As part of its continued investment in supporting the road transport sector, RHA Insurance Services has recently launched a dedicated Northern team, further strengthening the level of specialist insurance expertise available to RHA members across the UK.

The new regional team, led by Ross Hayden, David Blackburn and Andrew Hudson, reinforces the company's commitment to providing local knowledge backed by national capability. The expansion means operators throughout the North of England will benefit from easier access to experienced advisers who understand the day-to-day realities of running transport businesses.

Building a Stronger Nationwide Service

The Northern team represents the latest milestone in the ongoing growth of RHA Insurance Services. Following the successful opening of its Scotland office in 2024 and its expanding presence across the UK, the addition of a Northern office further enhances the company's ability to support members wherever they operate.

Supporting Hauliers Through Industry Challenges

Transport operators continue to face an increasingly demanding operating environment. Rising insurance costs, changing legislation, recruitment pressures, fleet risks and evolving customer expectations all require businesses to make informed decisions about protecting their operations.

RHA Insurance Services takes a proactive approach, working alongside members to identify potential risks before they become costly problems. Rather than simply arranging insurance policies, the team focuses on helping businesses improve resilience, protect assets and ensure they have cover that reflects the realities of their operation.

The creation of the Northern team allows this specialist support to be delivered even more closely to businesses across the region.

Experienced Leadership

Heading the Northern operation is Ross Hayden, who brings more than two decades of insurance experience across the transport, haulage and waste sectors.

Ross has built his career around developing long-term client relationships and leading specialist insurance teams that understand the operational demands faced by commercial transport businesses. His focus is on creating a responsive, knowledgeable team that delivers practical advice tailored to each member's individual circumstances.

Speaking about the expansion, Ross said:

"I'm excited to be leading the Northern team as we strengthen our support for members across the region. We're focused on being close to the businesses we work with, understanding the challenges they face day to day, and delivering practical, specialist support that helps them build long-term resilience."

Joining Ross is David Blackburn, who brings extensive experience supporting road haulage operators. Having progressed from commercial claims into corporate broking, David combines strong technical expertise with practical insight, helping businesses manage fleet risk, maintain compliance and reduce operational exposures.

David said:

"RHA Insurance Services has built a strong reputation for putting members first, and that remains central to everything we do. The Northern expansion allows us to work more closely with operators across the region and provide the responsive, knowledgeable support they need in today's market."

Continuing to Invest in Members

The launch of the Northern team reflects RHA Insurance Services' ongoing commitment to investing in both people and regional expertise to better serve RHA members.

The business is also continuing to recruit experienced insurance professionals as part of its wider growth strategy, ensuring members have access to specialist advice, responsive service and long-term support wherever they are based.

With regional teams now operating across Billericay, Worcester, Scotland and Northern England, RHA Insurance Services is well positioned to support transport businesses throughout the UK.

To find out more about the specialist insurance solutions available to RHA members, or to speak with the Northern team, call 0203 960 2944 or email [email protected].

RHA Insurance Services is a trading name of Specialist Broking Retail Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 927512). Registered in England No. 10301653. Registered office: Affinity House, Bindon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6AA.