High net worth (HNW)
Weatherbys Hamilton to appoint four new partners
High net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners from 2013 as the firm bids to realise its growth strategy.
Home & Legacy launches HNW building works product
Home & Legacy has partnered with Allianz Engineering to launch a building works product for the high net worth market.
Home & Legacy adds new panel member in bid to "widen footprint"
High net worth (HNW) insurance specialist Home & Legacy has revealed that Lloyd's syndicate Novae has joined its panel in a bid to widen its non-standard footprint.
Weatherbys launches HNW broker
Weatherbys has teamed up with Charles Hamilton to launch high net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton.
Arag wins Oak account from Das
Arag has partnered with Oak Underwriting to provide legal expenses and home emergency assistance insurance to the specialist’s high net worth (HNW) portfolio.
Chartis PCG and Markham Private Clients in exclusive HNW deal
Markham Private Clients (MPC) has entered an exclusive arrangement to become the UK sole tied agent of Chartis Private Client Group (PCG).
Brokers could lose out as banks enter HNW
Defaqto study reveals invasion of high net worth market by banks and direct providers
HNW intermediaries facing bank and direct provider threat
High net worth (HNW) insurance intermediaries are coming under increasing market share pressure from banks and direct providers, according to research published today by Defaqto.
Lockton opens new Brighton office
Lockton has opened a new office in Brighton with the remit of servicing clients throughout the South East of England.
Hiscox returns to half-year profit
Hiscox has revealed a pre-tax profit of £125.8m for the first six months of the year, reversing a loss of £85.6m in the same period of 2011.
R&Q MGA targets high net worth expansion
Synergy Insurance Services has expanded its product range having secured new capacity providers.
The Insurance Partnership expands in the North East
The Insurance Partnership (TIP) has made appointments to its agricultural and private client teams.
New HNW provider targets broker market
Aurum Underwriting which writes high net worth (HNW) and specialist vehicle cover through intermediaries has begun trading with brokers ahead of a full UK roll-out later this year.
Lumley Jacobs extends forensic coding deal with Home & Legacy
Lumley Jacobs has extended its deal to supply forensic coding to Home & Legacy's (H&L) high net worth customers for a further three years.
RSA unveils new personal lines broker MD
RSA has appointed Jill White as managing director, personal lines broker, following the announcement of a change in role for previous chief Steve Kingshott.
Biba 2012: MGA enters commercial market
Aqua Underwriting has widened its underwriting footprint with the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products.
Biba 2012: Jelf recuits Parker for HNW/MNW push
In a move aimed at boosting its mid and high net worth proposition, Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Parker as business development director - private clients.
New D&O and HNW insurer enters UK market
XN Financial Services (UK), a subsidiary of Montreal-based XN Holdings, has received UK accreditation from the Financial Services Authority authorising it to operate in the UK.
Hiscox expands HNW motor capability
Hiscox has strengthened its UK art and private client division with three motor appointments.
Ink unveils new policy excess product
Ink Insurance has released a new excess protector insurance product, developed with input from Adding1’s ShazamXS.
Markel targets fine art market with MGA acquisition
Markel International has acquired Quay Underwriting (QU).
Broking success: Clear thinking
Howard Lickens, CEO of Clear Insurance Management, tells Caitlin Morrison of the importance of acquisitions, the benefits of Brokerbility and how the business coped with the introduction of the FSA
Review: Living the high life
Aqua: three: This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
Products roundup: A little bit of everything
It’s a bit of a mixed bag this month but the old cliché tells us that variety is the spice of life – we’re not sure how spicy the products and schemes are but there should be something for everyone.