High net worth (HNW)
Ardonagh in double swoop; UK General rebrands; SRG launches in Europe
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments, and strategic moves of the week.
Europe: Caution in the online art world
Online art transactions remain buoyant, despite a global decline in the trade. What are the perils and pitfalls that insurers should be aware of?
Blog: The art of data sharing
Fakes and fraud are a costly aspect of art claims. To counter this, specialist specie underwriters and personal line insurers should learn the lessons from other sectors and embark on collective action.
Willis warns others as it settles JLT fine arts and specie team defection for £22m
International broker Willis Towers Watson today reaffirmed it is “committed to protecting its business” and “will always seek legal redress where appropriate”.
Iprism strikes deals with QBE and Gallaghers after Gable pulls two lines mid-term
Liechtenstein-based insurer Gable Holdings has exited the tradesmen and high-net worth household lines of business it offered through the Iprism Underwriting Agency portal mid-term.
Plum Underwriting buys R&Q MGA Synergy
Plum Underwriting has acquired specialist high-net-worth managing general agent Synergy Insurance Service from Randall & Quilter.
Baxter rejoins Chubb as Asia-Pacific arts specialist
Previous Chubb employee Regina Baxter has returned to the global insurer to become the insurer's fine arts portfolio specialist for Asia-Pacific.
Aon seeks partners for SME affinity growth
Aon Risk Solutions is seeking to expand its SME broker distribution channel through more Aon-appointed representatives for its Aon affinity division.
Unified Covéa and Sterling teams develop executive motor product
Covéa has launched a motor product aimed at mid to high net worth customers wanting to insure between two and 10 cars.
Chubb introduces cyber-bullying cover for HNW products
Chubb policyholders who become victims of cyber-bullying may claim up to £50,000 towards professional support, lost income and temporary relocation costs under their home policy following changes to the insurer’s private clients offering.
Groveland looks to expand following Hong Kong acquisition
Groveland Financial Services wants to partner with more brokers and talk to retiring brokers after integrating Swiss Insurance Partners' Hong Kong book.
Claims service and innovation key for HNW firms in over-crowded market
High-net-worth insurers must prioritise claims service levels and product innovation if they are to maintain a foothold in an increasingly over-populated market, according to broking and claims experts.
Criterion completes HNW adjusting 'jigsaw' with Zurich nomination
Criterion Adjusters’ nomination to the Zurich loss adjusting panel was “the final piece of the jigsaw” in tying up the high net worth adjusting market, according to managing director Chris Monks.
Oak to launch nine-strong in-house claims team
RSA subsidiary Oak Underwriting is to launch an in-house high net worth claims team on 25 October.
Dual targets more private clients with rebranding
Dual is targeting more private client business as it wraps its Aqua and Aarun private clients' portfolios with Dual's global reach.
Howden gets green light for Perkins Slade Forrest takeover
Hyperion-owned Howden UK has completed the acquisition of sports and recreation specialist Perkins Slade Forrest Holdings following shareholder and regulatory approval.
Stackhouse Poland surpasses £100m GWP with Cheam purchase
Independent broker Stackhouse Poland has edged over the £100m gross written premium marker with the acquisition of high-net-worth specialist Cheam Insurance Brokers.
Museums: Heritage at heart
The UK’s museums are big business, so how do administrators make sure their assets are covered in any eventuality?
La Playa plans California and Singapore offices
Cambridge-based specialist broker La Playa is planning to open offices in San Francisco and Singapore.
Blog: Welcome to Mexico
It's not every day you get invited to the Mexican Ambassador's Official Residence in London. Rarer still when the event is held to praise a British insurance agency.
Biba picks Aqua's HNW scheme again
Aqua has been reselected as the British Insurance Brokers' Associations' high net worth scheme provider for another three years.