High net worth (HNW)
Chubb HNW offering receives facelift
Chubb is revamping its high net worth underwriting and account handling teams in a bid to make its offering more relevant to brokers.
Bloodstock specialist signals growth plans with four signings
Specialist bloodstock and private client intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton will appoint four new partners in 2013.
Zurich to re-launch HNW travel product before end of the year
Zurich has revealed plans to re-launch its high net worth travel insurance product, in a move which coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the firm's Zurich Private Clients HNW business.
RK Harrison unveils professional indemnity cover for art sector
R K Harrison Insurance Services has developed a professional indemnity insurance policy for art market professionals.
Home & Legacy unveils building works product
Allianz subsidiary Home & Legacy has partnered with Allianz Engineering to launch a unique building works product to the high net worth insurance market.
Stackhouse to buy commercial broker
Insurance broker Stackhouse Poland has reached an agreement to acquire the business of LFC Insurance Brokers.
Weatherbys and Hamilton unveil specialist broker
Banking group Weatherbys has joined forces with insurance entrepreneur Charles Hamilton to launch high net worth intermediary Weatherbys Hamilton.
Chartis enters sole tied agent agreement with HNW broker
Chartis Private Client Group has entered into an exclusive arrangement with broker Markham Private Clients, which will become its sole tied agent.
Keelan Westall boosts underwriting team with new starters
Wholesale property insurance broker Keelan Westall has set out to strengthen its technical expertise with a series of key appointments within its underwriting agency.
Zurich Private Clients claims team passes CII exams
Zurich Private Clients' seven-strong claims team, pictured, have achieved a string of Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications.
Lorega chairman Harvey sails off into the sunset after 25 years
The chairman and director of the Lorega, Malcolm Harvey, pictured, has retired.
Brokers told to up game in face of HNW competition
Intermediaries operating in the high net worth arena have been warned they must concentrate on improving their bespoke offering to clients if they are to win out over growing competition in the high-end home insurance market.
New Lockton vice president to develop south east commercial offering
Former Marsh business development director John Bellingan has been appointed vice president of Lockton.
Hiscox UK falters while group profit soars
Hiscox returned an interim pre-tax profit of £125.8m (H1 2011: loss £85.6m), following a more benign catastrophe season compared with the previous 12 months.
TIP boosts HNW and agricultural team
The Insurance Partnership has strengthened its agricultural and private client teams with new appointments at offices in Hull and York.
High Net Worth: Join The High Flyers
With the lucrative high net worth market continuing to soar, it’s little wonder so many new entrants are getting on board – but there could be a hard landing ahead for some
Ex-Hiscox boss' start-up Aurum prepares full UK roll-out
Aurum Underwriting has commenced trading with several brokers in advance of a full UK roll-out in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Lumley Jacobs extends forensic coding deal with Home & Legacy
Lumley Jacobs has signed a three-year extension to its agreement with Home & Legacy to supply forensic coding to high net worth customers.
High Net Worth: Asia's growing wealthy and insurers gradually waking up to opportunities
The population of wealthy people in Asia is continuing to soar, creating significant opportunities for insurers offering premium products catering to their needs.
BIBA 2012: Jelf outlines plans to break into the London HNW market with Parker hire
In a move aimed at boosting its mid and high net worth proposition, Jelf Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Parker as business development director for private clients.
BIBA 2012: Aqua Underwriting enters commercial market
Aqua Underwriting has widened its underwriting footprint with the launch of a range of niche commercial combined products.
XN Financial gets FSA green light for UK
Florida firm XN Holdings has secured Financial Services Authority approval for its UK subsidiary XN Financial Services to write insurance in the UK.
Ex-Hiscox boss Ashley Cole launches new HNW business
Former Hiscox head of motor Ashley Cole has set up his own high net worth business, Aurum Underwriting, in the wake of his departure from the insurer.
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.