Oak Underwriting
Zurich to buy Oak Underwriting from RSA
Zurich has reached an agreement to acquire Oak Underwriting from RSA Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
Underwriting Service Awards 2017: Shortlist revealed
The shortlist for this year’s prestigious Underwriting Service Awards has been announced.
High-net-worth fraud: A real rarity?
Many believe fraud in the high-net-worth market is rare. Is this the case, or are insurers just remaining tight-lipped about the problem?
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.
Fine Art: A change of art
As the global fine art market shows signs of a renaissance, how is the industry responding to the evolving insurance needs of this high-value but high-risk sector?
Market Moves - 24 April/1 May 2014
Find out who has moved where in the industry this week.
Markham swoops for former Oak MD as chairman
High net worth broker Markham Private Clients has swooped for former Oak Underwriting managing director Bob Trott, recruiting him to serve as its new chairman.
Oak MD Trott to retire
Bob Trott, who has led Oak Underwriting since 2003, is to retire at the end of June, with RSA personal lines broker MD Jill White set to temporarily replace him.
High Net Worth: Rich Pickings
With an increase in providers of high net worth insurance in recent years, wealthy customers have plenty to choose from. What can firms do to stand out from the crowd?
RSA UK premiums flat as international business grows
RSA is on target to deliver a combined operating ratio of around 96% and £500m investment income for the 2012 full year after reporting a 4% jump in net written premiums to £6.2bn for the nine months to 30 September 2012.
Managing general agents: A surge in popularity
Managing general agents are certainly on trend and increasing their interaction with insurers but, with some companies still suspicious of their value, will their popularity last?
Ex-Liberty Mutual CFO joins White Oak Underwriting
Lloyd's-based White Oak Underwriting Agency has appointed Graham Ward as finance director.
Interview: RSA's Simon Lee and Adrian Brown talk evolution not revolution
Simon Lee is the man charged with leading RSA to the next stage of its development. Alongside Adrian Brown, he discusses overseas expansion, the benefit of bolt-ons, and why RSA has a 'splendid' independent future ahead.
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 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.
RSA names Fairmann for broker HNW
Insurer RSA has named Giles Fairmann as business development manager working on its high net worth offering for brokers.
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.
Market update - High net worth: Time to raise rates in HNW?
Rates in the high net worth market are failing to reflect the risks posed, despite high claims costs. Chinwe Akomah reports on a sector that is starting to come under pressure to deliver results.