High net worth (HNW)
Plum signs back-office deal with Plus One
Plum Underwriting has signed up for back-office services from Hood Group subsidiary Plus One Services to free up staff and improve service to brokers.
View from the top: Brokers failing to reach next-gen HNW customers
A new generation of potential high net worth customers are not being reached by brokers, says Justin Gott.
In Series Emerging Markets: Drawing on professionalism
With capital continuing to pour into Asia, talent and professionalism is an issue that the Chartered Insurance Institute is well-placed to tackle.
Asia-Pacific reaches 3.3 million HNW overtaking Europe
Asia is now second only to North America in the number of high net worth individuals, and this continues to rise by 10% year on year, according to a new report.
Markel acquires fine art and collectables business
Markel International has acquired the portfolio of business of Quay Underwriting, a managing agent based in Dorset, UK.
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
Post magazine – 23 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Hiscox promotes Gott to HNW head
Specialist insurer Hiscox has appointed Justin Gott as head of art and private client for its UK and Ireland business.
Career development: Home & Legacy achieves chartered status
High net worth broker awarded status by the Chartered Insurance Institute
H&L awarded chartered insurance broker status
Home & Legacy has been awarded ‘chartered insurance broker’ status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Insurance 360 Research: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Career development: Sterling to open Manchester branch
High net worth insurer Sterling is set to boost its headcount with the opening of a new hub in Manchester.
Home & Legacy reports 11% revenue growth
High net worth underwriting agency Home & Legacy has told Post that despite the current economic climate it saw sales increase by 13% in 2011.
Broking - Mergers & acquisitions: Do not disturb
2011 was a relatively sleepy year for merger & acquisition activity in the broker sector. Could 2012 be a wake-up call or will the market stay snoozing?
Sterling set to open Manchester office
Sterling Insurance is to open a new regional branch in Manchester.
Home & Legacy teams up with Aviva on ‘Premier Motor’ launch
Home & Legacy has teamed up with Aviva to launch ‘Premier Motor’ product a high net worth motor offering for its UK broker base.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 212 British Isles HNW P/L broking professionals, the High Net Worth Personal Lines Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's ten most-used HNW P/L insurers and MGAs.
Claims - Big freeze: Winter of discontent
The big freeze of late 2010 led to widespread criticism of adjusters and insurers — but have lessons been learnt for the future?
RK Harrison appoints Rennick for HNW
Employee-owned insurance broker RK Harrison has taken on Marcus Rennick, the former head of private clients at Marsh and HSBC, to grow its high net worth business with a particular focus on the South East.
Castleacre launches high net worth index
Castleacre has produced an average price index of household insurance for High Net Worth individuals to help clients identify whether their own insurance premiums are in-line with current market trends.
RK Harrison completes MWA acquisition
RK Harrison Group has completed the acquisition of specialist high net worth broker Mercury West Associates following due diligence and the approval of the transaction from the Financial Services Authority.
Stackhouse Poland acquires Sutton Meears
Stackhouse Poland has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its management buy-in with the acquisition of Croydon-based broker Sutton Meears.
Hiscox HNW boss joins Barbican
Former Hiscox high net worth head Austyn Tusler is to become head of UK insurance at Barbican in January.