Q&A: Matt Perkins, Hiscox UK
Matt Perkins, trading director, high net worth, art and collections at Hiscox UK, discusses underinsurance, first-generation wealth, and the changing shape of the HNW market.
How has it been since you took on the role, and what’s stood out to you?It’s a little over a year since I took this role, and it’s flown by.
I’ve spent a lot of time listening to brokers, through the
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