High net worth (HNW)
In-depth: Living the high life
It is getting increasingly difficult for brokers to stand out in the high net worth sector, so attention to detail and service could make all the difference, reports Edward Murray
Hiscox in overseas property push
Hiscox has revamped its overseas home insurance offering with extra lines of cover.
Aqua launches new HNW home wording after broker feedback
Aqua Underwriting has reacted to broker feedback with the launch of a new HNW home wording.
Bob Trott to retire from Oak
Managing director of Oak, Bob Trott, will be retiring from the business at the end of June, parent company RSA has confirmed.
RSA pulls Prime Choice from HNW open market
RSA has confirmed it will no longer sell home insurance policy Prime Choice directly to customers.
Hiscox UK sees GWP boost
Hiscox UK has revealed an 8.5% increase in gross written premiums (GWP) for the first quarter of 2013 to £96.7m (Q1 2012: £89.1m).
Barbican joins Home & Legacy's household panel
Insurance and reinsurance business Barbican has joined high net worth specialist Home & Legacy's (H&L) household panel.
Bluefin appoints new HNW chief
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Steve Hook as head of high net worth (HNW).
Lucky 13 for RK Harrison as profits up again
RK Harrison has recorded a 13th successive year of growth and increasing profit.
La Playa sets out acquisitions role for Mullee
Matthew Mullee, co-founder and formerly private client director at La Playa has been appointed director of growth and acquisition for the broker.
Plum seeks broker growth with Madders hire
Plum Underwriting has appointed Niall Madders as senior technical underwriter.
Products: L&G launches mid and high net worth home insurance product
Legal & General (L&G) has targeted mid and high net worth clients with the launch of Enhanced home insurance. The new product comes in partnership with Aqueduct Underwriting. At first it will only be available through regional brokers before being rolled…
Oak Underwriting: Helping brokers grow
In an exclusive video Bob Trott, managing director of Oak Underwriting joins Insurance Age’s editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift, to analyse developments in the high net worth market.
Hiscox responds to broker demand with private client launch
Hiscox responded to customer research and broker demand to launch a wholly-owned tied agency which will work exclusively with the insurer's products.
Markham Private Clients in regional broker push after AIG deal
Markham Private Clients (MPC) has targeted regional brokers as it looks to grow its high net worth (HNW) book to £7m within five years.
Power hour: Building relationships
In the high net worth sector, success for brokers is all about nurturing long-term relationships with clients and insurers. Caitlin Morrison reports
Stackhouse Poland completes £27m GWP LFC deal
Stackhouse Poland has completed the deal to buy LFC Insurance Brokers and its business Shield Underwriting.
L&G partners with Aqueduct for HNW
Legal & General (L&G) has launched a new product, Enhanced home insurance, designed for customers in the mid and high net worth markets.
HNW specialist boosts team with insurer hire
Smith Greenfield has appointed Louise Daines as a private client adviser joining from esure.
Bryan James boosts equestrian book with Brightwells buy
Bryan James & Co has bought the insurance division of property management and auctioneer company Brightwells.
Castle Cover founder launches HNW broker
Former Castle Cover founder Andrew Marchington has launched a new mid to high net worth and non-standard home insurance broker.
H&L extends Lloyds TSB and Bank of Scotland deal
Home & Legacy (H&L) has extended its agreement with Lloyds TSB and Bank of Scotland to provide insurance to more of its private banking customers.
Towergate goes to Aviva for new HNW chief
Towergate Insurance has appointed Scott Leonard as private clients director.
Broker feedback directs Chubb HNW restructure
Chubb has responded to broker feedback to restructure its high net worth (HNW) underwriting and account handling teams around three types of broker.