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Exhibitors
Stand number: 27
ABACUS have been providing property products for brokers since 1997 and offer a range of standard and bespoke insurance products including:
• Residential Let Property - All tenant types considered
• Commercial Let Property - All tenant types considered
• Unoccupied Residential Property - 3 levels of cover including full cover
• Unoccupied Commercial Property - 3 levels of cover including full cover
• Holiday Homes (UK) - Let & Second Homes
• Tenants Contents
• Terrorism
• Legal Protection
• Legal Protection & Rent Guarantee
Come and see us to discuss your clients’ property needs.
Company address: 7th Floor Maitland House, Warrior Square, Southend on Sea, Essex SS1 2NB
Telephone: 0845 458 6971
Fax: 01702 600 667
Key contacts: James Titmuss, Business Development Manager and Sian Wisken, Agency Co-ordinator
Stand number: 32
Abbey Legal Protection: Providing Legal Protection for Businesses
Trust us to deliver real value to your clients by providing them with comprehensive commercial insurance solutions, specialist schemes for trade sectors and affinity schemes, as well as facilities for property owners and the construction industry.
Our portfolio of products includes:
1. Abbey Package
2. Abbey Construction
3. Rent and Property Owners
4. Intellectual Property
5. CybHR, our Online HR Platform
Risk management, advice and information and consultancy programmes delivered to fit your corporate client’s needs. Trust us to be professional and efficient at all times.
Abbey Legal Protection – A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST
Company address: Abbey Legal Protection, Minories House, 2-5 Minories, London, EC3N 1BJ
Telephone: 0870 600 1480
Fax: 0870 600 1481
Key contacts: Mark Walters and Dawn Hallam
Stand number: 35
Acturis Ltd is a leading and award winning IT service provider to the Insurance Industry.
Our system is a front and back-office system used by brokers and underwriters, which has been fully live for over 7 years, with almost 6000 users across more than 300 UK sites.
Acturis operates in the General Insurance arena, both personal lines and commercial, as well as the Healthcare market. We lead the way in real-time integrations with insurers, with the ability to integrate your websites for B2C & B2B trading.
We have won industry Service Provider of the Year awards in 2006, 2007 & 2009.
Company address: Acturis Ltd. Courtyard Suite, 100 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8NX
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7079 4000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7079 4100
Key contact: Jason Battersby
Stand number: 83
Advantage Broker is a specialist service from Vizards Wyeth solicitors, designed to assist General Insurance brokers to meet the increasing demands of a changing regulatory environment. The FSA's move towards a more outcomes focussed approach to regulation and its rigorous attention to the role of individuals in regulated firms has far-reaching consequences both at a firm level and for individuals. It requires the adoption of a new culture in which business and regulatory success must be in step at every stage.
Help is at hand
Advantage Broker, headed by compliance and training expert John Gregson FCII, is
here to help firms rise to this challenge.
Company address: Advantage Broker, Asia House, 31-33 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HT
Telephone: 0207903 5755
Fax: 02076267788
Key contacts: John Gregson, Chief Executive Officer and Alan Bannister, Business Development Partner
Stand number: 55
Ai Claims Solutions is an ethical claims solutions provider for motor accidents. We specialize in quality customer care through the entire claims process, featuring a 24/7 helpline, prompt and efficient service, a “no hassle” approach, and professional and experienced staff. We alleviate the inconvenience of motor accidents, through getting claimants back on the road as quickly as possible.
Ai helps brokers win and retain their customers, and provide market-leading commissions for referring their clients to us. We have the advantage of harmonious partnerships with top insurers, and can provide the best available “Keys-to-Keys” service to resolve claims quickly and ensure the customer journey is as smooth as possible.
If you would like further information about working in partnership with us then please contact:
Company address: Indemnity House, Sir Frank Whittle Way,
Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2 FB
Telephone: 07977 852 965/ 07792 514716
Fax: 01253 441504
Key contacts: Jim Toole - Business Manager and Ian Davies, National Broker Manager
Stand number: 45
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) is part of Allianz Insurance plc, which is one of the largest insurers in the UK and is part of the global Allianz Group one of the world's foremost financial services providers. ALP has been a leading specialist legal protection insurer in the UK since its inception in 1986, initially providing a wide range of before the event insurance and then expanding into the after the event market in 2000 since when it has gone on to become the market leader. We pride ourselves at being able to deliver high quality products and service specific to you and your clients’ needs.
Company address: Allianz Legal Protection, Redwood House, Brotherswood Court, Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 4QW
Telephone: 0870 243 4340
Fax: 01454 455 601
Key contacts: David Vine, Business Development Manager and Steve Rowley, BTE Business Development Manager
Stand number: 43
Angel Underwriting offers:
Broad, on line, directors and officers liability insurance including options for corporate liability and employment practice liability, complimented by unparalleled risk management publications.
Trustee indemnity liability including fidelity and loss of documents with optional organisational liability, professional indemnity and employment practices extensions plus a specialist product for residents associations and property management companies.
Professional Indemnity insurance, for a wide range of industries, written on a civil liability wording with any one claim policy limits.
Online quote and bind capabilities.
Premiums payable by interest free direct debit.
No application forms required policies instead based on statements of fact.
Company address: Angel Underwriting Limited, Little Tey Road, Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9RS
Telephone: 01206 215500
Fax: 01206 215501
Key contacts: Gary Green and Sue Monnickendam
Stand number: 16 & 17
APC are pleased to be exhibiting at its fourth consecutive Expo event with this year being the proud sponsors of the Business Zone.
Underwriting agency, APC, successfully gained Lloyds Accreditation status this year which allows us to have direct access to the Lloyds arena of syndicates. This in turn provides significant benefits to our 800 regional brokers such as additional products / facilities for the larger or more unique risks plus additional support to brokers that have specialist schemes.
For more information please visit our website www.apcinsure.co.uk or if you have a specialist scheme that you would like to discuss with us then please contact our Business Development team on 0207 256 3100.
Company address: 80 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3DH
Telephone: 0207 256 3100
Fax: 0207 256 3109
Key contacts: Derek Russell and Mark Russell
Stand number: 84
Established in 1935, a powerful global business in 14 countries, ARAG is the perfect partner to help you develop solutions for your clients. Highly specialized in legal expenses insurance, ARAG will help you develop forward thinking solutions all backed up by an A rated underwriter. Our product range includes;-
• Commercial
• Family
• Motor
• Affinity/ Group
• Home Emergency
• Property Owners
Our products automatically include downloadable legal documents. Commercial
clients can also have their documentation reviewed on-line by legal experts.
If you would like to discuss a potential opportunity please call 0117 917 1680.
Company address: 9 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1NN
Telephone: 0117 917 1680
Fax: 0117 917 1699
Key contacts: Andy Talbot and Dave Haynes
Stand number: 24
Arista Insurance is an underwriting organisation for independent insurance brokers and their commercial clients. Arista offers first class security for brokers and customers alike and benefits from the rating given to Lloyd's of an A+ (Strong) and 'A' (Excellent).
Our regionally based teams of underwriters – including our Midlands office, opened in March 2009 - provide the local service that brokers demand; swift decision making, an appetite for business and fast, accurate policy documentation.
Arista works with an exclusive group of independent brokers who appreciate our expertise and who understand the insurance needs of UK companies.
Company address: 43 Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5LS and 23 Austin Friars, London EC2N 2QP
Telephone: 020 3159 5056
Fax: 020 7681 3227
Key contacts: Charles Earle, Chief Executive and Scott Hallett, Broker Development Manager
Stand number: 41 & 42
The Fast Trade Sales team is responsible for promoting to Insurance brokers Aviva’s newly designed online system for trading commercial package business, Fast Trade.
Fast Trade has been designed with brokers in mind, and provides everything an
insurance broker requires when trading business online.
Additional products and features are continually being added to Fast Trade, so
why not come and see what Fast Trade can offer you?
Company address: Aviva, Surrey Street, Norwich Union, NR1 3NS
Company email: elena.fedotova@aviva.co.uk
Telephone: 07800692253
Key contacts: Elena Fedotova
Aviva
Stand number: 53 and 54
Local independent brokers are at the heart of UK insurance broking. Our Broker Independence Group works in partnership with these brokers to help them grow and flourish in a highly complex and competitive market providing more rewards, products, support and advice, recognising the value and support they offer their customers. If you want to find out more come and visit us and the Head of Sales for Broker Independence Group Jo Thoy at our stand 53/54.
Company address: Broker Independence Group, Aviva, Sienna 1, Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NS
Company email: askbig@aviva.co.uk
Telephone: 08001582237
Fax: 08001582328
Key contacts: Jo Thoy, Head of Sales
Stand number: 3
Barbon Insurance Group is made up of a number of individual, highly respected brands, all united by a commitment to quality and excellence. These brands operate as separate companies under the Barbon umbrella, each one can offer truly specialist, tailored services to targeted customers; from landlords and tenants, to businesses, agents and brokers
Our products continually evolve to reflect market conditions and to surpass client expectations. Bespoke solutions are also readily available for more unconventional insurance requirements.
The success of our brands can be directly attributed to the calibre of the employees. These are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the insurance industry.
We are justifiably proud of all our brands and of their inspirational and reassuring brand values that are recognised and respected throughout the entire insurance industry.
Company address: 4-9 Highview, High Street, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0AX
Key contacts: Steve Brindley 07990563798 and Mark Costello 07825668400
Stand number: 61
Beazley plc is the Dublin-based parent company of global, specialist insurance businesses with operations in the UK, US, France, Germany, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.
In 2008 Beazley underwrote gross premiums of £875.7m. Beazley’s global business is transacted through six divisions: Accident & Life; Marine; Political Risks & Contingency; Property; Reinsurance; and Specialty Lines. This diversity of Beazley’s portfolio and the expertise of the group’s underwriters have supported an unbroken 22 year record of profitability.
Members from our UK Marine and Political Risks & Contingency Teams look forward to welcoming you to our stand.
Company address: Plantation Place South, 60 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AD
Telephone: 020 7667 0623
Fax: 020 7674 7100
Key contacts: Stephen Smyth and John White
Stand number: 26
Bluefin is pleased to offer independent brokers a range of network services that will increase your earnings and profitability, whilst allowing you to remain totally independent. As a partner broker, you will benefit from increased commission levels and access to our panel of insurers and specialist markets as well as our own exclusive delegated authority underwriting services. You will enjoy hands-on compliance assistance and optional system and accounting support. Business and marketing consultancy is also a key part of our offering, helping you achieve your business and financial goals.
Company address: Weston House, 246 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EX
Telephone: 0845 605 6025
Fax: 020 7415 3910
Key contacts: Robin Thomson and Duncan Pagan
Stand number: 77
Together Broker Network and Countrywide are two of the most formidable Network forces in the UK. Drop by for a chat on stand 77 and see what we can do for you.
Whatever stage your business is at, whatever you want from your Network and whichever software platform you use, we’ll have a membership package which is perfect for you.
Choose from our range of packages which include Broker Network Associate and CountrywidePlus right up to the full support of Broker Network Member, with access to an outstanding range of business services including compliance, IT, marketing and HR.
It’s support that fits you.
Company address: Hexagon House, St James Business Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8PJ
Telephone: 0844 248 0037
Fax: 01423 877 877
Key contacts: Adam Furniss – New Membership Technician
Stand number: 62
Catlin UK is part of the Catlin Group Limited and is an innovative insurance company providing specialist products and underwriting solutions.
Insured clients benefit from our desire and ability to underwrite their ambition, be it manufacturing safety critical equipment, working on oil rigs or exporting to new international markets. Our product range continues to expand so please visit us at stand number 62 to learn how we can help provide the insurance support your clients need to meet their corporate ambitions.
Catlin.....Underwriting Ambition.
Company address: 2nd Floor, 3, Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB
Telephone: +44(0)121 698 8577
Fax: +44(0)121 698 8600
Key contacts: Mark Hayward and Paul Woodcock
Casualty & General Insurance Company (Europe)
Stand number: 8
Casualty & General Insurance Company (Europe) Limited (CGice) provides
the most efficient delivery of employers’, public and products liability
insurance into the UK and Ireland.
CGice also specialise in writing contingent defective property in France and its
overseas territories.
Through our electronic trading system, we are able to provide our brokers with a
full range of online services – from quotation to claim processing – quickly,
efficiently and securely.
If you would like to find out more on CGice or apply for an agency please visit
www.cgice.com .
Company address: Suite 3a Centre Plaza, 2 Horse Barrack Lane, Main Street Gibraltar.
Telephone: 00350 200 47250
Fax: 00350 200 47251
Key contacts: Andy Moulsdale and Danny Gibson
Stand number: 39
Chaucer Insurance is the UK Motor Division of Chaucer Syndicates Ltd, part of Chaucer Holdings PLC, a prominent publicly quoted Lloyd’s company, providing specialist UK private and fleet motor insurance products to the intermediary market.
Chaucer Insurance’s success as a motor insurer is based on firm principles of commitment and understanding of brokers’ needs and insistence on high customer service levels, product development and implementing innovative technology.
Come and meet us on stand 39 to discuss our latest products and find out what a partnership with Chaucer Insurance can offer your business.
Company address: Prospect House, Chaucer Business Park, Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3FD
Telephone: 01227 284700
Fax: 01227 284701
Key contacts: Nigel Spokes – Broker Development & Marketing Manager and Maria Maxwell – Marketing Co-ordinator
Stand number: 13
Close Premium Finance
Our goal is simply to help our brokers build more profitable businesses. At the
heart of our business is a promise to help brokers increase income, reduce costs
and improve their customer service.
This is a promise on which we have delivered every year since we founded the UK premium finance market in 1977. By giving brokers a genuine and innovative competitive advantage in commercial and personal lines markets.
By improving on everything we do - whether online through i-prompt or person-to-person through our long-standing relationships.
Above all, after 32 years as leader of the premium finance market, we remain
totally focused on doing what we do best - improving the profitability of all
our brokers.
Company address: Close Premium Finance, 21st Floor, Tolworth, Tower,
Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EL
Telephone: 0870 241 3418
Fax: 0870 241 3419
Key Contacts: David Cunningham & Allan Oliver
Stand number: 34
COBRA Network enables you to compete more effectively in an increasingly
competitive marketplace.
We are an established network and our philosophy is to use the combined strength
of our membership to deliver enhanced business terms and improved commissions as
well as to provide value-added services without compromising your independence.
Outwardly nothing changes. You retain your brand and identity, and continue to
do business as you wish. Behind the scenes, you have a powerful organisation
that provides wider access to market and can help you to achieve better margins.
There are four membership options, so one is bound to suit your needs…
Company address:110 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 5JT
Telephone: 020 7204 0014
Fax: 020 7204 0019
Key contacts: Paul Smith, Sales Director and Paul Hughes, Sales Manager
Stand number: 37
Compass Underwriting is of the UK’s largest independent Accident and Health
underwriting agencies with over 500,000 policyholders. Compass is focused on
personal accident & sickness, salary-protection, locum cover, PPI, travel
and dental via 8 facilities including AXA Insurance UK plc, Assurant Solutions,
certain underwriters at Lloyd’s and Sterling Insurance Group.
Compass is dedicated to supporting their clients’ brands by providing innovative
products, white-labelling, administrative support and fulfilment including
policy issuance, premium collection, claims handling and comprehensive
management information.
Company address: 1-2 Crutched Friars, London. EC3N 2HT
Telephone: 020 7398 0100
Fax: 020 7398 0109
Key contacts:Andrew Briant and Jennie Olivierf
Stand Number: 80
Award winning Composite Legal Expenses is a leading provider of Legal Expenses Insurance and Legal Assistance Services with a reputation for offering high quality and innovative Commercial, Family and Motor BTE and ATE solutions.
Our comprehensive prepaid BTE product range includes cover for Employment Disputes, Prosecutions, Property & Landlord Disputes, Contract, Licence, Data Protection and Tax Disputes. We also offer proactive risk management solutions including 24/7 Legal Advice and online Human Resource and Health & Safety documentation.
Our vision is for Composite to be the number one choice for Legal Expenses Insurance and Legal Services within the Insurance Broker sector by delivering outstanding, innovative and added value solutions.
Company Address: Suffolk House, Trade Street, Cardiff CF10 5DT
Company Email: enquiries@composite-legal.com
Telephone: 0871 4235240
Fax: 02920 222044
Key Contacts: Tim Mullin and David Gilchrist
Countrywide Insurance Management
Stand number: 77
Together Countrywide and Broker Network are two of the most formidable Network forces in the UK. Drop by for a chat on stand 77 and see what we can do for you.
Whatever stage your business is at, whatever you want from your Network and whichever software platform you use, we’ll have a membership package which is perfect for you.
Choose from our range of packages which include CountrywidePlus and Broker Network Associate as well as Membership, with access to an outstanding range of business services including compliance, IT, marketing and HR.
It’s support that fits you.
Company address: Hexagon House, St James Business Park, Knaresborough, HG5 8PJ
Telephone: 0844 8730 180
Fax: 01423 877 877
Key contacts: Adam Furniss – New Membership Technician
Stand number: 33
DAS has been a pioneer of the legal expenses insurance market since the
concept was first introduced to the UK in 1975. The company provides protection
against unforeseen legal costs to millions of families and motorists, and
hundreds of thousands of businesses every year, offering both before-the-event
and
after-the-event products and a range of telephone advice and assistance
services, including the flagship legal advice service.
Based in Bristol, with offices in London, Manchester and Bedwas, South Wales, as well as subsidiaries in Dublin, Colchester and Arundel, DAS employs some 550 staff and is one of the UK's leading specialist insurers.
Company address: DAS Group, DAS House, Quayside, Temple Back, Bristol, BS1 6NH
Telephone: 0117 9342000
Fax: 0117 9342109
Key contacts: John Fry & Chris Matthews
Stand number: 28
DFI is the web site for brokers to place Fleet Insurance with the major UK insurers. It incorporates a reverse auction system where the insurers bid against each other. To date DFI has closed in excess of £6M premium and it shows 60 fleets a week to insurers for live auction from over 100 brokers. Other developments will be online documentation and accounting, and automatic MID updates. For brokers, the main advantage is the significant reduction in workload to quote and process fleet insurance. DFI won the prestigious 2009 ‘Broker Initiative of the year’ category at the British Insurance Awards.
Company address: 1 The Clock House, Brize Norton Road, Carterton, OXON, OX18 3HN
Telephone: 01993 867187
Fax: 01993 846148
Key contacts: Rachel Mcleman and Andrew Wallace
Stand: 40
For niche insurance, you can be sure you’re in good hands with Ecclesiastical. We’re honoured that brokers have voted us ‘Best Insurance Provider’ again for care, charity, education, heritage and faith insurance. Our commitment is to provide you with products and services of the highest standard so we remain your first choice for years to come. Come along to our stand and meet our representatives from across the business. We’d love to discuss opportunities with you and explore how we can work closely together for mutual success.
Company address: Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1JZ
Telephone: Northern Regional Centre: 0845 603 7554, Central Regional Centre: 0845 605 0209, Southern Regional Centre: 0845 6044 240, City: 0845 608 0069
Electrical Contractors' Insurance (ECIC)
Stand number: 78
The ECIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Electrical Contractors' Association, one of the foremost trade bodies in the UK.
We are a risk carrying general insurance company, authorised and regulated by the FSA. Founded in 1976 to insure members of the ECA, we have since broadened our client base and now provide insurance products for contractors and affinity groups across the UK elextrical engineering and building services sector.
ECIC is part of the Electrical Contractor's Association's EC Insurance, which also includes two specialist agencies: ECIS Motor and Property Risks'.
Specialist insurer ECIC looks forward to welcoming you to stand 78.
Company address: ECA Court, 24-26 South Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1DU
Telephone: 01732471792
Key contact: Richard Hobart-Tichborne
Stand number: 18
Equity Red Star Delivering to Brokers
The leading personal lines motor insurer at Lloyd’s, Equity Red star is also a market leader for motorcycles and covers agricultural, haulage, minibus, taxis, fleet, classic car and special risks motor business as well as household, motor breakdown and personal accident risks.
Equity Red Star remains focussed upon delivering a wide range of products and has an excellent track record.
At this year’s Expo Equity Red Star will be particularly promoting its Fleet and Special Risks products such as minibus and haulage.
Company address: Library House, New Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4GD
Telephone: 0845 603 1883
Key contact: Agency Department
Stand number: 4
Established 1990, Event Assured is the leading provider of event insurance for clients and brokers looking for best value and quality wordings. With world-leading underwriters at Lloyd’s, we are the most experienced team of insurance professionals in the events market and we work with brokers to help you to serve your clients. We also have the world’s only true full cycle multi currency EDI system for online trading, offering event insurance for over 160 event types in most parts of Europe. For this reason, major UK brokers are switching to Event Assured. Will you?
Company address: 8 Freeport Office Village, Century Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YG
Telephone: 01376 330624
Fax: 01376 330004
Key contacts: Brian Kirsch BA FCII, Managing Director and Rob Bentley ACII, Director
Stand number: 79
Function of fete, wedding or firework display, Event Insurance Services Ltd endeavour to provide a unique facility both physically and web based, we provide a specialised product, tailor made to meet your requirements whilst delivering a complete in-house service from quotation to claims handling, setting us apart.
Backed by AXA UK plc, Event Insurance Services Ltd are the UK’s premier provider of niche market insurance products for the private and corporate events industry.
Company Address: Event Insurance Services Ltd, Event House, 20A Headlands Business Park, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3PB
Telephone: 0800 515980
Fax: 01425 474905
Key Contacts: Lucy Scurlock-Jones and Katie Preston
59
Evolution Legal provides innovative claim solutions to Insurance Brokers and Niche markets.
If you are tired of the same old LEI product, come and talk to us on Stand 59 and hear about the benefits of outsourcing your claims handling facilities to us.
Address: 13 Beeches Industrial Estate, Coedcae Lane, Talbot Green, CF72 9DY
Tel: 01443 238443
Fax: 01443 223779
Key Contacts: Paul Manning, Sue Saunders
Stand number: 63 & 64
Fortis provides a range of personal and commercial lines insurance packages through brokers across the UK. Combined with our award-winning* claims service we are admired and respected as the natural choice for insurance. Insuring over 6.9 million customers in the UK, and working with more brokers each year, we are committed to delivering the highest levels of service and efficiency at the lowest level of cost. Fortis is proud to be ranked as the most efficient motor insurance claims handler and most efficient household claims handler by Datamonitor in 2008. We’ve held the motor insurance status since 2003.
*British Insurance Awards ‘Claims Initiative of the Year’ 2008
Company address: Fortis House, Tollgate, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO53 3YA
Telephone: Business Development team: 0845 120 0516
Fax: 0845 121 4975
Key contacts: Chris Dobson, Distribution & Development Director
Stand number: 9
Groupama supports the intermediary market selling through brokers, corporate partners and affinity groups. It has made a substantial investment in technology and is committed to full cycle EDI and electronic trading.
Optima Online enables you to obtain quotations and issue cover on our package products with instant quotes, immediate cover and full point-of-sale documentation.
We also trade via imarket for software houses and quotations for most of our ‘Optima’ range of commercial products are available electronically. Alternatively you can talk to our underwriters regarding manual trading or scheme opportunities.
Our award winning Broker Trading Team is available to offer technical advice and deal with underwriting queries and online referrals.
Company address: Groupama House, 24-26 Minories, London EC3N 1DE
Telephone: 0161 830 1345
Key contacts: Anita Fenna and Paul Cousans
HCC International Insurance Company Plc
Stand number: 15
HCC International is a UK-based specialty lines insurer and wholly owned subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC). HCC is an international insurance holding company and a leading specialty insurance group since 1974, based in Houston, Texas with offices across the United States and in Bermuda, France, Spain, Belgium, Ireland and the United Kingdom. HCC is rated AA (Very Strong) by Standard & Poor’s.
Company address: WALSINGHAM HOUSE – 35 SEETHING LANE – LONDON – EC3N 4AH
Telephone: 020 7702 4700
Fax: 020 7626 4820
Key contacts: Richard Webb and Charlotte Dartford
Hospitality Insurance Underwriting Agencies - HIUA
Stand number: Chill Out Zone
Hospitality Insurance Underwriting Agencies (HIUA) - provide a selection of policies specifically catering for the hospitality trade allowing brokers throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Isles & Isle of Man to benefit from our expertise in the Hospitality Insurance Industry.
A generous commission offering, competitive rating and comprehensive coverage make for a winning proposition to our partner brokers and intermediaries.
Hotel & Motels
Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfasts
Public Houses & Inns
Wine Bars
Restaurants & Cafes
Coffee Shops & Sandwich Shops
Fish & Chip Shops and Takeaway Food Premises
Breweries
Holiday Homes/Self Catering Accommodation
Staff Accommodation
Property Owners
(where the property is occupied by one of the trades listed above)
20% commission on most classes of business
Company address: 6 High Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AF
Telephone: 01539 487111
Fax: 01539 447276
Key contacts: Paul Thorniley, Director and Tim Parsons, Director
Stand number : 69
Home & Legacy – offering a better level of cover for your clients
Home & Legacy specialise in mid and high net worth insurance and have many years experience providing quality cover for clients with insurance needs that most standard policies will not cover.
We offer mid and high net worth household, motor and landlord insurance. To find out more about the products we offer please visit us on stand 69.
For further information, please visit www.homeandlegacy.co.uk
Company address: 500 Avebury Boulevard, Lower Ground Floor,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 2LA
Telephone: 0844 893 8370
Fax: 0844 893 8386
Key contacts: Mark Wooldridge, sales director and Barry O’Neill, managing director
Stand number: 67
Howden is a specialist insurance broker.
We work with individual clients and member associations and our primary focus is on understanding our clients’ needs.
By keeping this focus to the forefront we are able to understand the changing needs of our clients and to use our expertise to design solutions to fit – not the other way round.
We’re industry specialists, and focus on understanding insurance brokers and on shaping insurances to meet your business needs.
Company address: Bevis Marks House, 24 Bevis Marks, London, EC3A 7JB
Telephone: 020 7648 7210
Fax: 020 7623 3807
Key contacts: Mike Eld and Sue Hunwick
Stand number: 23
The HSBC Group is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. The Group has around 10,000 offices in 83 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.
HSBC provides a comprehensive range of financial services through four customer groups and global businesses: Personal Financial Services (including consumer finance); Commercial Banking; Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets; and Private Banking. The HSBC Group Fact Sheet gives an overall view of the Group's global services. Established in Hong Kong in March 1865 and in Shanghai one month later, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is the founding member of the HSBC Group. It is the Group's flagship in the Asia-Pacific region and the largest bank incorporated in Hong Kong.
Fact sheets detailing the Group's operations in Hong Kong and mainland China can be viewed at HSBC Group in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and mainland China.
Stand number: 36 & 51
IGI Insurance is a specialist UK general insurer serving brokers across the UK. IGI Insurance has built a firm reputation for quality service and a comprehensive, specialist product range, including legal expenses, residential let property, caravans, warranties, gap cover, personal accident and bonds. In July this year IGI also announced a move into the payment protection insurance market.
IGI Insurance is owned by Bermuda-based AmTrust International Insurance Limited (AII), which has an A.M. Best financial rating of A- and is part of the Manhattan-based AmTrust Group, a major US Nasdaq listed provider of financial products across the USA and Europe.
Company address: Market Square House, St James’s Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FG
Telephone: 0115 941 1022
Fax: 0115 941 1316
Key contacts: Tim Corcoran (Tim.Corcoran@igi.co.uk) and Mark Searcy
Stand number: 65
Ignition specialises in helping brokers to increase sales and client retention using a range of innovative, market leading tools. We can help - win more new business, boost cross sales to existing customers, improve or manage their website or save money on printing promotional material.
We know that not all brokers have the same requirements or the same budget for marketing activity. At Ignition, we work with brokers to devise effective bespoke plans that contain everything they do need and nothing they don’t. Ask us about insurer sponsored marketing packages available.
Company address: Ignition NBS LTD, Suite 14, Link665 Business Centre, Todd Hall Road, Haslingden, BB4 5HU
Telephone: 0845 313 3500
Fax: 0845 313 3520
Key contacts: Ben Hickey, Regional Development Director and John Woollaston, Regional Development Director
Stand number: 58
imarket is the e-commerce portal that makes doing business between intermediaries and insurers in the UK insurance market quicker, simpler and more cost-effective.
imarket is a free service to brokers and reduces processing costs, saves time and effort as well as improving the accuracy of customer documentation.
Research has shown that brokers gain a 30% cost reduction by using a system such as imarket when obtaining quotes and processing mid-term adjustments.
Visit stand 58 at Expo 2009 and discover how easy it can be for you to do the same.
Stand number : 74
Ingham Underwriting are once again delighted to be attending this year’s Insurance Age Broker EXPO Event.
Directors and Underwriters will be available to provide you with information on our SME products including those available on iQuote.
We will also be updating you on our exciting plans for 2010 following our acquisition by Thistle Underwriters during the summer.
And finally, because we like to spoil you, the lucky finder of a ‘Golden Ticket’ hidden in one of our complimentary chocolate bars will win a fabulous prize.
We hope you have a great day!
Company address: Premier House, College Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2BP
Telephone: 0845 601 7920 – GB Underwriting Division, 0845 601 7930 – NI Underwriting Division, 0845 601 7900 – iQuote
Fax: 01902 713777 – GB Underwriting Division, 02890 447152 – NI Underwriting Division, 01765 690967 – iQuote
Key contacts: Laura Blanchard, Marketing Executive and Sharon Insall – iQuote Team Leader.
Stand number: 60
INK Underwriting was launched in 1995 to provide an underwriting facility for brokers. Its initial focus was on providing commercial combined insurance for the printing trades.
INK is now highly regarded as one of the leading specialists in the provision of underwriting services specialising in high risk liability and bespoke insurance solutions across a wide range of sectors, including cleaning contractors, contractors 'all risks', personal accident, excess of loss liability, property owners and per capita.
Many of its schemes remain exclusive, enabling its experienced in-house
underwriters to make immediate decisions and tailor the policy to suit each
individual client.
Company address: 29/31 Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6
7ED
Company email: info@inkunderwriting.com
Telephone: 0845 130 3771
Fax: 0845 130 3772
Key contacts: Dean Surridge and Nick Read
Stand number: 25
Insurecom is a technology provider to the general insurance industry.
Over 700 independent brokers of all sizes (almost 1 in 5 UK intermediaries)
exclusively depend upon Insurecom for their software and insurer connectivity.
Insurecom assists growing general insurance intermediaries to realize their full business potential through the delivery of innovative software and business process solutions that help automate insurance broking procedures, maximise business efficiency and optimise employee productivity.
Insurecom provides the industry’s most efficient, fully-integrated and automated platforms for: commercial lines business; schemes and delegated authority business; consumer-direct and wholesaling website functionality; personal lines and fully automated FSA reporting management
Company address: Prestamix House, 171-173 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN3 4GL
Telephone: 01273 852 000
Fax: 01273 852036
Key contacts: Sandeep Ram and Elizabeth Tambourne
Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB)
Stand number: 82
Change is inevitable and the pace will accelerate (regulation, a possible new Government, green shoots recovery, insurer and consumer attitudes). There’s never been a better time to belong to an active trade association like the IIB.
• We are not afraid to stand up and be counted when representing brokers’ interests.
• We really understand brokers’ needs - our Board is deliberately
predominantly successful practising insurance brokers.
• Regular and up-to-date communication, opinion and advice to members.
• Specially negotiated insurance products and services.
• Modest membership fees.
So whether you’re a member or non-member, come and talk to us about the issues
that affect you.
Company address: Higham Business Centre, Midland Road, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8DW
Telephone: 01933 410003
Fax: 01933 410020
Key contacts: Barbara Bradshaw and Barbara Johnston
Stand number : 71
Underwriting agency specializing in construction and non-construction risks. Full cycle per capita, contractors up to £4,000,000 turnover and D & O insurance. Offline Commercial Combined and Property Owners (including unoccupied properties) schemes available. For full details visit our stand or go to www.klua.co.uk.
Company address: Clare House, Worton Court, Worton Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6ER
Telephone: 020 8225 1163
Fax: 020 8569 9826
Key contacts: Tom Walton and Amy Malone
Stand number: 7
KGM Motor Insurance (KGM) is a specialist provider of motor insurance products to niche markets through its nationwide network of brokers. It is an authorised Lloyd’s syndicate with backing from traditional Lloyd’s names and Lloyd’s corporate investment vehicles.
With an expert team, we are committed to offering a range of innovative, competitive motor insurance products that are developed from our own market knowledge and experience along with insight from brokers. Our brokers are central to what we do. Across the organisation, from the approachability of our underwriters and our development team, to the focus of our website, we are there to support them in giving great value and service to their customers.
Company address: KGM House, George Lane, London, E18 1RZ
Telephone: 020 8530 1817
Fax: 020 8530 8547
Key contacts: Robin Mellish
Liberty International Underwriters
Stand number : 49
Liberty delivers a diverse range of commercial insurance products exclusively through independent insurance brokers. We have a strong commitment to the UK and Irish regional markets with an expanding network of offices in London, Manchester, Cheltenham, Bristol and Dublin. We continue to add to the strength and depth of our regional presence, recently appointing new highly experienced branch managers in Manchester and Bristol.
And, with the backing of Liberty Mutual Group, with 45,000 staff, $28.8 billion in revenue in 2008 and an ‘A’ (Excellent) rating by A.M. Best Co., you can be assured your clients are in safe hands.
Company address: 3rd Floor, Two Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7YE
Telephone: 020 7860 6600
Fax: 020 7860 6290
Key contacts: Michelle Beverley, Manchester Branch Manager and Jonathan Powell, Bristol Branch Manager
Stand: 12
Lorega is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist products and
services for the handling o policyholder claims. This covers the fees of a
fully-qualified independent loss adjuster to prepare and negotiate your clients’
Material Damage and Business Interruption claims.
• Allows you to take control over the claims function and provide exceptional
service to customers
• Immediate contact with the client after the loss is reported to us and a
client visit within 24 hours
• Provides 24/7 nationwide support
• Dramatically cuts down the time and energy you spend on claims
• Provides a completely new revenue stream
Company address: 36 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 1AT
Tel: 020 7767 3070
Fax: 020 7 655 2800
Key contacts: Lynne Devereux (PA) and John Sims (CEO)
LV= is proud to be exhibiting at the Broker Expo.
Our newly created Broker Division is the home for our well known broker-only brands, Highway and ABC, together with our rapidly expanding commercial business.
We’re a vibrant new business, that’s part of a strong established UK mutual, with exciting plans for the future. Our aim is to be a stable and trusted partner for brokers over the long term, providing competitive products with wide cover.
So come and join us on stand 52 and discover what LV= Broker can do for you!
Company address: Country Gates, Bournemouth, BH1 2NF
Telephone: 0871 222 1110
Fax: 01277 200068
Key contacts: Mike Crane, Commercial Director and Michael Lawrence, Personal Lines Sales Director
Stand number: 14
Markel UK Limited provides specialist insurance cover for commercial businesses and for charitable and not-for-profit organisations. We underwrite Professional, Management, Social Welfare and 'Specialty' Property / Liability insurance business on behalf of Markel International Insurance Company Limited.
Operating as one of London based Markel International's five divisions; we
seek to provide quality products and excellent customer service to regional
brokers through our UK branch network.
Company address: Markel UK, Birmingham Office, 39, Bennetts Hill,
Birmingham, B2 5SN
Telephone: 0845 351 2600
Key contacts: Andy Partington, Markel UK Sales Manager
Stand number: 81
Marketform is a leading specialist liability insurer and was founded by group chairman Holly Bellingham in 1989 following a management buy-out..
Operating in the Lloyd’s market with subsidiary companies in Australia, Italy and Spain, Marketform is a market leader for non-US medical professional liability insurance and other specialty casualty lines such as professional indemnity, general liability, product recall, directors and officers’ liability, marine, specie, property, bloodstock, political risk and specialist personal accident business, working with brokers and businesses in more than 35 countries.
In January 2008, American Financial Group Inc. became the majority shareholder in Marketform Group Limited securing the company as a key international specialist insurer.
Company address: 8, Lloyd's Avenue, London EC3N 3EL
Telephone: Switchboard 0207488 7700
Fax: 020 7488 7800
Key contacts: Nick Pearce
Stand number: 66
MMA is an established and financially stable UK general insurer. Our parent company is part of the Covéa group; one of the leading property and liability insurers in France with over 2,000 branches and 3.2 million customers.
In the UK, our reputation is founded on a track record of consistent profitability, financial stability and reliability for over 50 years with Standard and Poor’s rating MMA as A ‘Strong’. We offer a range of package and bespoke products for businesses along with competitive household and motor insurance.
Company address: Norman Place, Reading. RG1 8DA
Telephone: 0844 902 1000
Fax: 0118 955 2211
Key contacts: Amy Hood, Senior Marketing Executive and Freya Cook, Marketing Assistant
Stand number: 11
MSL Legal Expenses is one of the UK’s longest-established and independently-owned legal expenses insurance providers. We provide brokers, direct insurers, intermediaries, networks and groups with a range of fully-underwritten legal expenses products for car owners, householders, businesses and landlords. We also offer ULR services and can provide access to a wide range of replacement vehicle types.
Our longevity and success has been built on gaining a clear understanding of customers’ needs, delivering a superior service through experienced and dedicated personnel and an innovative and flexible approach to proposition development. Recently, we launched MSL Connect, our bespoke online claims and quote system for brokers.
Company address: MSL Legal Expenses Ltd, No.1 Lakeside, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 3GW
Telephone: 0800 195 9999
Fax: 0870 752 3401
Key contacts: Gabriel Bradley and Charlotte Adams
NIG provides insurance solutions to small to medium sized businesses and
private customers throughout the UK. Established for over 100 years, NIG
provides its insurance exclusively through a network of over 3,000 brokers.
By working closely with our selected brokers, NIG provides a wide range of
insurance products for personal and commercial needs protecting cars, vans,
motorcycles, homes and businesses.
NIG is part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group.
Come and visit us on our stand.
Company address: Crown House, 145 City Road, London EC1V 1LP
Telephone: 020 7656 6000
Stand number: 50
Oak Underwriting specialises in high net worth insurance solely dedicated to high value homes, fine art, antiques, collections, silver and jewellery. The management and staff have many years experience in the high net worth market and have developed a rare combination of tailor made policies, experienced underwriting, quality service and world-wide protection.
Oak products are distributed exclusively through brokers with a true commitment to the professional intermediary. Oak provides assistance with risk management, advice and marketing - enabling brokers to define, implement and improve their niche business in HNW.
Company address: Oak Underwriting Plc, Cromwell Park, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5DF
Telephone: 01608 648100
Fax: 01608 648177
Key contacts: Sarah Willoughby and Calvin Owen
Stand number: 48
Open GI supplies market leading IT solutions to insurance brokers across the UK & Ireland. With 25,000 users in around 2,000 firms, the company has a 40% share of the UK broker market and is committed to technological innovation.
Open GI’s multi-channel solutions enable personal and commercial lines brokers trading in standard and niche markets to seamlessly integrate their business processes and become more profitable. The company’s latest flagship product is Open Trader, a new fully integrated SME trading platform which provides multiple products from multiple providers, including PowerPlace.
The company has a 30 year heritage, employs 300 people and enjoys a strong financial performance.
Company address: Buckholt Drive, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 9SR
Telephone: +44 (0) 1905 857100 (Sales) +44 (0) 1905 754455 (Main Switchboard)
Fax: +44 (0) 1905 857182
Key contacts: Susan Brown, New Business Sales Co-ordinator and Jason Wheelhouse, National Sales Manager
Stand number: 44
Origin is about generating new business opportunities and helping you market your business, allowing you to compete more effectively and build your business faster.
With the current poor market and economic conditions we can help you focus on the things that will make a real difference – getting new business and the continuous marketing of your added value to customers, new or existing.
Origin allows you to choose what is important to your business – a tailored
program to generate new business opportunities or a range of marketing support
services.
Choice and freedom.
Company address: 65 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 2AD
Telephone: 02076232368
Fax: 02076232369
Key contacts: Lloyd Hanks
Palladium Insurance Marketing Services Limited
Stand Number: 30
Palladium Insurance Marketing Services, a company formed in September 1999 in order to create and market a new High Net Worth Household Policy. The policy offers a wide range of cover including world wide all risks cover on all personal possessions with option of our Golfers Policy and Annual Travel.
Our High Net Worth Underwriters have a wealth of experience totalling over 80 years. This makes for a non nonsense, refreshing and dependable approach to high net worth underwriting. We discuss each risk individually with you and provide a quotation within 2 hours of the request – and that’s guaranteed!
Company Address: Palladium House, 10F Buntsford Park Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 3DX
Telephone:01527 559012
Fax: 01527 559234
Key Contacts: Julia Houghton and Jacqui Leach
Stand number: 20
P J Hayman & Co Ltd, Travel Insurance Specialists
Visit Stand 20 - PJ Hayman Travel Insurance Specialists...
…and let us help you increase your travel insurance business!
We provide:
• Specialist products for ‘standard’ and ‘non-standard’ business
• E-commerce solutions including white-labelled websites
• Design of bespoke schemes and cover
• Hard to place risks accommodated
Our specialist products include:
• FREE SPIRIT - for people of any age with medical conditions
• TRAVEL PLUS – top end HNW levels of cover
• ADVENTURES - cover for almost any activity or occupation
Insurance Age Broker Expo is the perfect place for us to showcase our products and e-commerce solutions and we look forward to seeing you.
Address: P J Hayman & Company Limited, Stansted House, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire PO9 6DX
Telephone: 0845 230 3526
Fax: 023 9241 9019
Key contacts: Peter Hayman and Andrew Williams
Stand Number: 46
Policyfast, an online provider for brokers offering instant cover for Fleet, Truck, Property Owners, Liability, Goods In Transit, Minibus, Courier, and Touring/Static Caravan insurance.
With no financial outlay, no minimum support levels, why not visit us on our stand and meet our sales team?
Our product range is highly competitive, offers impressive levels of cover, underwritten by a panel of major insurers.
Service is speedy, streamlined and effective – a 2 hour turnaround on fleet quotes, high risk liability and Goods In Transit catered for, all other products quoting online generating point of sale documentation.
Company Address: Unit 5, Vantage Park, Washingley Road, Huntingdon PE29 6SR
Telephone: 0776 9900305
Fax: 01480 426825
Key Contacts: Kim Ellis, Head of Broker Development
Stand number: 59
PowerPlace provides e-market commercial products to brokers using a web based trading platform, powered by Open Trader.
With access to a panel of leading UK insurers you can obtain comparative quotations for a wide range of products quickly and easily, saving you both time and money.
PowerPlace continues to add more products and insurers and following its success with Open GI users, we will soon be launching an extranet version that will be available to all brokers, no matter what system you use.
Visit us on stand 59 for a real time demonstration of PowerPlace and a chance to talk to Wayne Tonge Sales Director about any bespoke arrangements or opportunities that you may have.
By making a business enquiry, we will also enter you into our free prize draw for a weekend break for two to Europe.
Company address: PowerPlace, Buckholt Drive, Warndon, Worcester, WR4 9SR
Telephone: 0844 8921 336
Key Contacts: Wayne Tonge, Sales Director and Lesley Evans Regional Development Manager
Stand number:29
Premium Credit is the No.1 insurance premium finance company in the UK and Ireland and the only one endorsed by BIBA.
Working with over 4,000 intermediaries across our chosen markets, we provide customers (businesses and individuals) with the finance to pay their premiums by instalments, rather than in one lump sum.
With more than 20 years’ experience, we have achieved gross advances of £2.95bn, financing more than 1.5 million borrowers and processing 19 million Direct Debits annually. We offer premium finance at genuinely competitive interest rates on commercial, personal lines and professional indemnity policies.
Contact Premium Credit to find out how premium finance can generate additional revenue for you and give your clients financial peace of mind.
Company address: Premium Credit House, 60 East Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1HB
Telephone: 0844 736 9836
Key contacts: Cristian Jackson and David Hartley
Primary General Insurance Limited
Stand number: 19
Primary General is an underwriting company solely dedicated to providing
commercial underwriting and risk management solutions to intermediaries for
small to medium sized UK businesses.
We have six offices across the UK, each with their own underwriting, operations
and business development people. The core business principles that guide Primary
General are exclusivity, access to informed and empowered decision makers,
service and quality. By combining these core values and adhering to the business
ethos of ‘Putting You First’, we create a fundamentally better business.
Our Online Trading Platform, provides a 24/7/365 'one-stop shop' for smaller
risks, but with the ability for brokers to speak to one of our local
underwriters if they need to.
Company Address: 7th Floor, Embassy House, 60 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2DJ
Phone number : 0121 200 7900
Fax number: 0121 200 7901
Key Contacts: Simon Taylor - Sales & Marketing Director and Jason Leist - Regional Director
Stand number : 47
Founded in 1966, Provident Insurance provides competitive motor insurance that covers private cars and the smaller commercial vehicle. With over 40 years' insurance experience, we look after the needs of around half a million policyholders and sell our insurance products through a nationwide network of intermediaries.
We work closely with the market to identify new initiatives that will help our intermediaries offer a wide range of products in a cost effective and efficient manner. We are particularly prominent in providing non-comprehensive cover and motor insurance policies for female drivers, drivers of older vehicles, second cars in the family, and small commercial vehicles.
Company address: Provident Insurance, Halifax House, Ferguson Street, Halifax HX1 2PZ
Telephone: 01422 286495
Fax: 01422 438475
Key contacts: Claire Bentley, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager
Stand number: 57
Positioned at the forefront of the Claims Management sector, Proximo offers innovative, bespoke solutions that provide our clients with real value along with a commitment to support their own dedication to customer service and retention. We provide technology driven solutions, including fully outsourced FNOL, a range of benefit loaded Legal Expenses products, and in-house fulfillment on both Credit Hire and Legal Services. Visit our stand at Expo 09 and find out for yourself why more and more brokers are turning to and benefiting from the forward thinking option.
Company address: Park House, Chantry Court, Sovereign Way, Chester CH1 4QN
Telephone: 0870 777 0266
Fax: 0870 777 0265
Key contacts: Stephen Mullen, Sales Director and Andrew Dillon, Regional Manager
Stand number: 72
QBE Insurance Group is Standard & Poor’s ‘A+’ rated and is one of the world's leading international insurers and reinsurers, headquartered in Sydney, Australia. We operate out of 45 countries across the globe, with a presence in all key insurance markets, and are lead underwriters within our chosen markets, setting rates and conditions. For the year ended 31 December 2008, the company underwrote gross written premium totalling £6,025 million and held shareholders’ funds of £5,364 million.
Company address: Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street,London. EC3M 3BD
Telephone: 0845 609 0331
Fax: 08448 731 554
Key contacts: Mike Bowen
Stand number: 70
Rentguard provides insurance to the residential and commercial lettings market in the UK. The Rentguard brand has become synonymous with value-for-money and excellent customer service and we have thousands of satisfied clients who entrust their business and personal insurance requirements to us. Rentguard provides comprehensive insurance cover at extremely competitive rates and our range of products and services include:
Residential Landlord Insurance
Commercial Property Insurance and Commercial/Residential combined Insurance
Owner Occupier Insurance
UK Holiday Homes
Tenants Contents Insurance
Legal Expenses & Rent Guarantee Insurance
Tenant Referencing
Our products are user friendly and require minimal or no administration for Agents wishing to pass them on to their customers and clients.
Company address: Grove House, 551 London Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 4DS
Telephone: 0208 587 1060
Fax: 0208 587 1061
Key contacts: Steve Jones, Business Development Manager and Stephen Verrell, National Sales Manager
Stand number: 22
RL Davison are an independent Lloyd's Broker who specialise in placing
Commercial Motor Fleet , Contractors Liability , Property and Marine Transit
business for brokers around the UK. Based in the City near the Lloyd's building
, we have built up a very good reputation over the past 35 years as specialist
wholesale brokers with access to the whole of Lloyd's and the London Market , as
well as having our own unique facilities for both Motor and Commercial business.
We are keen to talk to brokers all over the country who require London Market
access to get them and their clients the best deals available.
Company address: Bury House , 31 Bury Street , London , EC3A 5AH
Telephone: 0207 816 9876
Fax: 0207 816 9880
Key contacts: Andy Brooks, Richard Stiling
Stand no: 21
RVM Auto Assist is a leading provider of legal expense insurance and tailored
accident claims management schemes.
Our combination of unrivalled personal service, outstanding claims handling
skills and excellent commission structures means we can turn accident claims
into an opportunity for brokers to increase revenues and boost customer
retention rates.
We offer a full broker-branded service; including dedicated stationery and
telephone lines staffed 24/7/365.
We also offer a unique online claims tracking facility which enables brokers and
their customers to monitor the progress of claims any time of day or night.
To find out how we benefit your business, come and talk to Angela or Tamlynn on
Stand no. 21
Tel. 0113 224 8888
Key contacts: Angela Sorley and Tamlynn Bakes
Stand number: 31
SSP is the global IT company with unrivalled expertise across the entire general insurance supply chain – shaping a better industry.
With the greatest knowledge, talent & technology in our market, we bring value to every client engagement.
• Knowledge: 25 years experience
• Talent: Over 800 of the most talented IT professionals
• Technology: The broadest range of capabilities
There is nobody better equipped to deliver business capabilities that improve
performance, facilitate greater distribution & enhance customer experience
for the best return.
Company address: 2500 The Crescent, Birmingham Business Park, Solihull,
West Midlands, B37 7YE
Telephone: 0121 779 8500
Fax: 0121 779 8401
Key contacts: Mike Down and Amanda Monckton
Sterling Insurance Group was established in 1994 by entrepreneur Nicholas Cooper. The Group has enjoyed impressive growth to become one of the UK’s most successful independent insurers. We operate across a variety of specialist markets with a diverse range of products and services and provide household, commercial and creditor products for some of the leading names in the lending market.
Our business partners range from high street brokers to the UK's leading retail banks and building societies. Our success has been achieved by our client focused philosophy and our commitment to developing and marketing a wide range of bespoke products.
Company Address: 50 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4JX
Telephone: 0845 271 1300
Fax: 0845 271 1466
Stand number: 56
As an award winning high street UK broker the acquisition team at Swinton offer you the chance to transfer your business to a company committed to local values.
Whilst we are known for our acquisition activity in the personal insurance arena, growing our high street presence to approaching 600 branches, we’ve also been developing our commercial insurance business at quite a pace and are well on our way to achieving our ambitious plans to become a £150m commercial broker.
Why not talk to Swinton about selling your business to a company not only committed to maintaining local customer service and local jobs but to developing a significant commercial insurance presence.
Company address: Swinton House, 6 Gt. Marlborough Street, Manchester, M1 5SW
Telephone: 0161 919 9640
Key contacts: Hazel Walker, Head of Acqusitions
Stand Number: 5
An innovative, national firm of professional, qualified loss assessors, business interruption specialists and insurance valuers. We work in partnership with brokers acting solely for the insured on commercial insurance claims and support solicitors on quantum in litigation claims. Ask for details of our bespoke ‘Claims Alliance’ Scheme.
Talk to us today on stand 5 about enhancing your service offering to clients.
Company Address: Thompson House, Bull Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0HH
Phone: 0121 428 4000
Fax: 0121 428 3000
Key Contacts: Peter Thompson, Chief Executive and Derek Lamb, Director
Stand number: 10
Towergate is Europe’s largest independently owned insurance intermediary. Using our underwriting expertise, we provide quality products and service to the intermediary market. Our Underwriters have many years experience and can provide specialist advice on a wide range of products that are often difficult to access elsewhere.
We are focused on the changing needs of the market; to make life easier for you we have made many of our products available to quote and buy on line. The partnership between Towergate and its agents is one of mutual benefit - together we are able to offer your clients a wide range of standard and non standard insurance from leading UK insurers.
Company address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN
Telephone: 0844 892 1600
Fax: 01622 357 762
Key contacts: James McCaffrey and Alastair Christopherson
Stand number: 73
Working solely through a network of insurance intermediaries across the UK,
TFP Schemes has built an excellent reputation as one of the leading wholesale
insurers in the market.
Our “Broker Dedicated” approach ensures that we provide a fast, efficient and
professional service to the broker and their clients.
The success of Taxi Fleet Plus was originally based on the company’s initial flagship product – which was created specifically to serve the insurance needs of public and private hire operators. Over the years the business has grown dramatically with the company now offering a range of hire vehicle covers.
Company address: TFP Schemes, Trevillian House, Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 9LL
Telephone: 029 20301030
Fax: 02920 301040
Key contacts: Paul Humphries, Damian Walsh
Stand number: 85
Established for over 30 years, Total Systems has always focused on software
solutions for the financial services industry. Today we continue to provide cost
effective flexible solutions together with support and expertise, primarily in
the insurance and warranty sectors
Our history has been one of steady growth based on prudent financial management,
gaining a reputation in the industry for quality and reliability based on the
principle of providing flexible, scalable and cost effective solutions to suit
every business model. Whether you underwrite or distribute motor, home, health,
warranty or any other product, we can deliver a solution tailored to your
specific business requirements.
Total Systems have developed policy lifecycle solutions that deliver all aspects
of policy administration software, enabling insurers to bring new products to
market exceptionally quickly with minimal drain on valuable IT resources. Our
Business Configurator tool allows clients to make rapid changes to business
processes, assisting the implementation of new business lines.
Our uniquely configurable solutions are available either as a complete policy
administration system or as modular components designed specifically to meet our
customer’s requirements and allow our customers the flexibility of managing
multiple products and business lines from one single platform.
Company address: 394 City Road, London EC1V 2QA
Telephone: 020 7294 4888
Fax: 020 7294 4999
Key contacts: Mark Jones and Julia Roberts
Stand number: 38
Company address: Link House, 292-308 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1TS
Telephone: 08707 002288
Fax: 08707 002299
Key contacts: Mike Tyler CEO and Wayne Bradshaw Sales and Marketing Director
Stand number: 1 & 2
Established in 2003, Transactor is one of the top 4 insurance broking software houses in the UK, focusing on businesses committed to major expansion. Transactor’s software caters for all insurance business processes from new business to claims, with a complete range of fully automated policy transactions available to the operator, both in the office and on the Internet, and with full sales ledger accounts to trial balance. Transactor uses modern Microsoft based technology with total user configurability to offer a complete insurance solution. Using powerful .Net architecture Transactor is readily scalable, supporting multiple branches, channels, brands, affinities, languages, and currencies.
Company address: The Cavendish Centre, Winnall Close, Winchester, Hants, SO23 0LB
Telephone: 08454 58 56 56
Fax: 08700 66 85 85
Key contacts: Tony Withers, Business Development Manager
