Independent Living With Mark Bates Ltd

More Than 25 Years Experience

Mark Bates Ltd is proud to be an award winning, family run business, that has built its foundations on looking after customers and providing unparalleled levels of service. 

More than 25 years ago, we began with Mobility Scooter and Powerchair insurance, a policy which is still one of the most popular purchases, but is now supported by a range of options. Each cover is meticulously designed to provide the most comprehensive cover available, giving total peace of mind and supported from start to finish at our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Supporting Your Independence

Personal Care Assistants

Our PCA policy offers protection for individuals working as a self-employed Personal Assistant and is often referred to as Carer Insurance or PA Insurance. In contrast to our Home Employment policy, this is offered to individuals that work as a Carer and a self-employed basis and isn’t appropriate for those employing someone. This protects the self-employed PA for Public Liability, Legal Expense, Personal Accidents and much more.

Direct Payments Insurance

We have been protecting and supporting individual employers for more than a decade. The policy we offer goes by many names including Carer Employment Insurance, Direct Payments Carer Insurance or simply Direct Payments Insurance.

You may receive Direct Payments, have a Health Budget or be funding a PA yourself. Whatever you need Employer Indemnity Insurance for we’ve got you covered.

Independent Living Group

As part of our continued support of individual employers and those people that help them, we have created the Independent Living Group (ILG). The ILG aims to bring together like-minded individuals to offer not only employment guidance and peer support, but a haven for people to share their experiences and interact with others.

ILG Support

It doesn’t matter what type of independent living insurance you are looking for, with every policy we offer you’ll receive proactive employment support. ILG offers employment advice and legal support tailored around the specific needs of individual employers of Personal Assistants.

Mobility Equipment

We offer a wide range of policies to protect almost all the mobility equipment you may require to live independently. From mobility scooter and powerchairs, to manual wheelchairs and also your accompanying in-home needs — we cover it all!

Our Values

Customer Excellence

We put our customers at the heart of everything we do. With a 5-star Trustpilot rating, we’re committed to delivering on our promises and building long-term loyalty through service that exceeds expectations.

People-First Culture

We foster a supportive and positive working environment where every individual is valued. By recognising strengths, understanding challenges, and investing in training and development, we help our team thrive.

Be Different

We believe insurance should work better. That’s why we design innovative, accessible products with real value—always with the customer’s best interests in mind.

Welcome To The Premier Club

As a very special thank you, all of our policy holders receive free access to the Premier Club Rewards, meaning huge savings on the biggest brands both on the high street and online as well as some great days out.

Jennifer Betteridge
No problems at all very easy to arrange and all done at the same time as purchasing the item.
Sep 9, 2026
Brenda
Helpful staff speaking in plain English and not gobbledegoop. Very reasonable cost as well.
Sep 8, 2026
Linda connor
I was sent a text straight away before I got my policy which I thought was very good soon after I got all my documents very good service hope it’s the same if I ever have to claim although I’m sure it will be
Sep 8, 2026
Julie wilkinson
Lovey new tattoo
Sep 8, 2026
customer
When I can't get home you're there to help with people that are so friendly and so glad to go the extra mile to make sure I'm safe like having a second family, I've been with you a long time and I hope a lot longer thanks for being there, thanks for everything.
Sep 8, 2026
mrs wilcox
straight forward no probs brill
Sep 8, 2026
CHRISTINE
Very efficient and professional my experience with company has always been excellent service with no hassle.
Sep 8, 2026
Sheree Sanger
Good company great communication always
Sep 8, 2026
Karan
Easy to sort out our Insurance.
Sep 8, 2026
Anne
They remind you when premium is due. Staff very polite. Very effective organisation in my opinion. Price has stayed same for a few years. Which is excellent.
Sep 8, 2026
Sheila+Cogman
Your insurance for my mobility scooter is very clear and comprehensive. It's easy to understand, keep up the good work.
Sep 8, 2026
Steven Smith
Excellent communication and help with setting up, great price and great service
Sep 8, 2026
Mrs Pat Brennan
Very professional and knowledgeable did not pressure us very friendly and helpful chap would highly recommend him to anyone
Sep 8, 2026
Mr Barry Ridley
User friendly, smooth online process.
Sep 8, 2026
MSDIANAFOXCROFT
Service the Staff and the Price
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Orr
Easy to work with.
Sep 8, 2026
Julie
Had trouble with my bank which made my payment late one email to you got everything sorted out very quickly
Sep 8, 2026
ZAINAB NIGOUMI
Easy to renew. Good value. Reassuring.
Sep 8, 2026
Mrs Sandra Freeman
Mark very helpful and reassuring , well mannered.
Sep 8, 2026
Gail Louw
I was switching from different insurer. My questions were dealt with by a knowledgeable and likeable person on the phone.
Sep 8, 2026