Watford

Originally established as Heath Crawford and Foster Limited, Clear Watford has many years of experience in arranging insurance for all types of businesses in various different trades.

History and heritage

Heath Crawford and Foster Limited were established in 1982. The company's success can be demonstrated by the long-standing relationship with their clients. HCF were acquired by the Clear Group in September 2023.

Contact information

General enquiries

020 7123 8850

Emergency out of hours

03456 019 611

Location

Suite 27, First Floor, CP House, Otterspool Way, Watford, WD25 8HR

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Opening times

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

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