International para dressage rider Michael Murphy has had his horses insured successfully with Atlass for several years and has never been one to let his disability hold him back.
He was born with a rare condition called Dejerine - Sottas. So very little sensation, no saving reactions, severe muscle weakness and a lack of motor control, severe scoliosis resulting in a double spinal fusion the length of his back. Riding has been a huge part of his life physically and emotionally and he has competed successfully at International level since the age of 10.
At 14 Michael became the youngest in the world to win a 2* International and has since gone onto win 3* Internationals and had the privilege of carrying The Olympic torch in 2012.
Based in London, Michael enjoyed being part of the Irish Team at The European Championships in Rotterdam 2019 and is now looking forward to competing in World Championships and The Paralympics.
He has a First Class Honours Bachelor of Science degree form Warwick University and has never let his disability get in the way of living and has indeed turned it into a positive experience for everyone that meets him! For more information about Michael and to follow his journey visit www.michaelmurphy.org.uk
It is a comfort to know that the horses are insured with Atlas
It is a comfort to know that the horses are insured with Atlas. They are a professional but friendly company, competitive and knowledgeable. On the claim we had they were fast and efficient and nothing was too much trouble. Would happily recommend Atlas Insurance, especially as they have such a vast range of options form everything equine to travel and household Insurance.
Atlas took the time at the beginning to work out the individual needs for each horse and came up with a competitive quote, which included flying which was essential for us. They have a wealth of knowledge and really do care about the horses that are insured with them.
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When the wheels fell off my lorry the Atlas team were incredible. They called to check up on me, they arranged recovery and when the lorry was deemed a write off I was even given the option of keeping the scrap or not.
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Atlas not only provided a much more comprehensive policy but at an incredibly competitive price. Everything was very simple.
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We've insured with Atlas for a number of years and have always been very impressed with the customer service, claims handling, and competitive pricing. I've now moved all of our business and personal polices to Atlas
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I have found Atlas to be responsive and flexible in providing me and my company with individually tailored insurance packages to cover exactly what I need, at very competitive prices.
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We have worked with Atlas for many many years now! We use them for everything from our horses to our cars, our yard liability to the home insurance... They are a great company to deal with, both in terms of competitive rates and their customer services. I would highly recommend anyone looking at insurance to get in touch with them
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I have insured a few horses with Atlas over the years and have always been very impressed. The team on the phones are super helpful and they have always been great at paying out any claims. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their service to any of our Members
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What can we say about Atlas? As an insurer if you want the best cover then you need to be with Atlas. Their service is second to none and their staff are always friendly, knowledgeable and there to help you, nothing is too much trouble.
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It is a comfort to know that the horses are Insured with Atlas. They are a professional but friendly company, competitive and knowledgeable. On the claim we had they were fast and efficient and nothing was too much trouble. Would happily recommend Atlas Insurance, especially as they have such a vast range of options from everything equine to travel and household.
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Atlas is our absolute go-to for all of our insurance needs from house, yard and horse, to cars and liabilities. The team in the office are easy to talk to and they actually take the time to get to know you as a client. Most importantly, when you need to claim for something, they are quick and listen to your needs, making the whole process much less stressful in your hour of need. We wouldn't use anyone else!