High net worth (HNW)
HNW return for John Sims
Former Chubb Europe personal lines manager John Sims has returned to the high net worth market as a consultant with Sterling.
High Net Worth - Rates: An overheating market
New entrants are circling the high net worth arena, as it is talked up as an area of potential growth. However, as Ralph Savage reports, others claim it is a car crash waiting to happen.
Cobra recruits Home & Legacy
The Cobra Network has recruited Home & Legacy to provide additional mid and high net worth expertise to its insurance panel.
Acquisitive broker makes another four buys
Acquisitive Invicta Insurance Services has added four more buys to its portfolio.
Lorega CEO Sims quits over "difference of opinion" about direction
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has announced today that John Sims has resigned with immediate effect.
Oak ahead of GWP schedule
Oak Underwriting is on course to control £30m gross written premium, one year ahead of its 2011 target.
Hiscox to enter aviation as it reports £10m Deepwater hit
Hiscox’s gross written premiums grew year on year by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in quarter one 2010(2009 Q1: £486.5 m).
US insurance giant Chubb set to enter Lloyd's with new syndicate
Almost a decade after its failed bid for Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox US insurance giant Chubb has become the latest corporate player to bid for Lloyd’s entry.
Biba 2010 Countdown: The London market view
With this year's Biba conference being held in the capital, Post thought it appropriate to ask a number of companies traditionally more associated with the London market why they are exhibiting and what they hope to get out of the event.This week we talk…
Smith Greenfield MD leaves for HR role
Giles Greenfield has left Smith Greenfield to become a headhunter within the insurance industry.
Giles Greenfield to leave SmithGreenfield
Steve Smith, managing director of HNW broker, SmithGreenfield, has today announced that his business partner, Giles Greenfield, will be stepping away from the business at the end of this month.
Zurich to put in new controls after being found in breach over data loss
Zurich Insurance has agreed to improve information security after losing over 46 000 individuals’ personal financial information.
One Answer Network teams up with Selfnet
One Answer Network has teamed up with Selfnet to offer its members a Selfsure product designed to simplify the insurance buying process for both brokers and customers.
RG Ford acquires Abba
Chelmsford-based RG Ford Insurance Brokers has completed the first of the five acquisitions it hopes to make in 2010.
International PMI - a favourable diagnosis
The stereotypical view of international private medical insurance no longer holds true. Veronica Cowan reports on how an increasingly diversified market offers opportunities for insurers and brokers alike.
Home & Legacy joins Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice network.
Sterling nabs Hiscox high net worth underwriter
Sterling Insurance has appointed Jane Flaherty as a senior high net worth underwriter based in the Midlands.
Towergate boss Cullum hails John Charcol swoop as a "perfect fit"
"To have the leading high net worth mortgage broker in the group gives us a huge opportunity to provide mortgages to our high net worth customers and SME owners," he added.
Sterling seals L&G HNW deal
Under the terms of the deal L&G advisers will now offer Sterling's executive home Insurance to their high net worth customers.
HNW repairs specialist launches nationwide service
Vortex has launched a new building and restoration service aimed at high net worth clients across the UK.
Chubb launches new broker site
Chubb Insurance has launched its new broker website, Masterpiece24, which allows brokers to quote and bind high net worth cover online.
5 Years Ago: Helphire to offer luxury replacements
Credit hire and accident management firm Helphire is hoping to raise its profile in the high-net-worth market by offering luxury vehicles through its replacement service.
Nick Grazier new vice president of Chartis UK
Grazier to succeed Ann Owen as vice president of UK business.
