Participating insurers
The following is a list of Participating Insurers for the 2023/24 Indemnity Period.
Most Participating Insurers prefer to be contacted by broker only, this has been reflected in the list. If you are seeking cover please check the Participating Insurers entry in the list before contacting them directly.
If you have any queries, please contact us.
Aegis E & O Consortium
[via Broker]25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: www.aegislondon.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 19 December 2023 | |
Aegis Managing Agency Limited
[via Broker]25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Website: www.aegislondon.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 24 August 2023 | |
AIG Europe SA
[via Broker]58 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AB
Website: www.aig.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 21 September 2023 | |
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE
60 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0HR
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| As of 25 September 2023 | |
American International Group UK Limited
[via Broker]58 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AB
Website: www.aig.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 21 September 2023 | |
AmTrust Europe Limited
[via Broker]Market Square House, St James Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FG
Contact name: Amanda Ennis
Telephone: 0207 459 3587
Email: Amanda.ennis@amtrustgroup.com
Website: www.amtrustinternational.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 11 September 2023 | |
Aspen Syndicate 4711
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: www.aspen.co
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
Asta Europe SRL trading as Mosaic Europe
[via Broker]5th Floor, Camomile Court, 23 Camomile Street, London, EC3A 7LL
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07442 111047
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Asta Managing Agency Limited
5th Floor, 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Howard Gras
Telephone: 07930 106245
Email: howard.gras@carbonuw.com
Website: www.asta-uk.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | AA- |
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
Aviva Insurance Limited
[via Broker]Level 2, St Helens, 1 Undershaft, London, EC3P 3DQ
Contact name: Tabitha Ong
Telephone: 07385 405436
Email: tabitha.ong@aviva.com
Website: www.aviva.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 21 September 2023 | |
AXA XL - Lloyds Underwriter Syndicate No. 2003 AXL
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Noel Horner
Telephone: 0207 621 8074
Email: noel.horner@axaxl.com
Website: www.axaxl.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 14 September 2023 | |
AXA XL - XL Insurance Company SE
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Noel Horner
Telephone: 0207 621 8074
Email: noel.horner@axaxl.com
Website: www.axaxl.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 14 September 2023 | |
AXA XL Insurance Company UK Limited
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Noel Horner
Telephone: 0207 621 8074
Email: noel.horner@axaxl.com
Website: www.axaxl.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 14 September 2023 | |
Axis Specialty Europe SE
[via Broker]52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF
Website: www.axiscapital.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
Beazley Group
[via Broker]22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Andy James
Telephone: 07897 784 508
Email: andrew.james@beazley.com
Website: www.beazley.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 28 September 2023 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
[via Broker]4th Floor, 8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJ
Contact name: Ben Ruddlesdin
Telephone: 0203 429 4958
Email: ben.ruddlesdin@bhspecialty.com
Website: www.bhspecialty.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A++ |
| Standard & Poors | A++ |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
Bridgehaven Insurance
[via Broker]70 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0HR
Contact name: Sarah McGurk
Telephone: 0203 131 0102
Email: smcgurk@bhvn-ins.com
Website: www.bhvn-ins.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 30 August 2023 | |
Canopius Managing Agents Limited – Lloyds Syndicate 4444
[via Broker]22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: www.canopius.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 31 August 2023 | |
Chubb Global Markets a trading name of Chubb European Group SE
[via Broker]100 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3BP
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| A M Best | A++ |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
CNA Hardy - Hardy Syndicate 382
[via Broker]20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: www.cnahardy.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 12 September 2023 | |
Everest Insurance (Ireland) DAC
[via Broker]3rd Floor, Huguenot House, 35-38 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 NY63
Contact name: Nicholas Abbott
Telephone: 07874 616600
Email: nicholas.abbott@everestglobal.com
Website: www.everestglobal.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
Everest Syndicate 2786
[via Broker]40 Lime Street, London, EC3M 5BS
Contact name: Nicholas Abbott
Telephone: 07376 246621
Email: nicholas.abbott@everestglobal.com
Website: www.everestglobal.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
Hamilton Managing Agency Limited – HIDAC
2 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland, D04W3V6
Contact name: Polly Sharland
Telephone: 0203 595 1111
Email: Polly.Sharland@hamiltongroup.com
Website: www.hamiltongroup.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 05 September 2023 | |
Hamilton Managing Agency Limited – Syndicate 4000
8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJ
Contact name: Polly Sharland
Telephone: 0203 595 1111
Email: Polly.Sharland@hamiltongroup.com
Website: www.hamiltongroup.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 05 September 2023 | |
HDI Global Specialty SE
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: James Jorgensen
Telephone: 0207 015 4000
Email: james.jorgensen@hdi-specialty.com
Website: www.hdi-specialty.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 05 September 2023 | |
Inperio (London) Limited (on behalf of Accredited Insurance (Europe) Limited)
[via Broker]5 Lloyd’s Avenue, London, EC3N 3AE
Contact name: Simon Lovat
Telephone: 0203 404 2730
Email: info@inperio.co.uk
Website: www.inperio.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 20 September 2023 | |
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (UK Branch)
[via Broker]21st Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AW
Contact name: Paul Freeman
Telephone: 0203 758 0000
Email: paul.freeman@libertyglobalgroup.com
Website: www.libertyspecialtymarkets.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A |
| As of 18 September 2023 | |
Liberty Specialty Markets
[via Broker]21st Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AW
Contact name: Paul Freeman
Telephone: 0203 758 0000
Email: paul.freeman@libertyglobalgroup.com
Website: www.libertyspecialtymarkets.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A |
| As of 18 September 2023 | |
Lloyds Insurance Company SA MOS 5399
[via Broker]5th Floor, Camomile Court, 23 Camomile Street, London, EC3A 7LL
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07442 111047
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Mosaic Syndicate 1609
[via Broker]90 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4ST
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07442 111047
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Mosaic Syndicate Services Limited
[via Broker]90 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4ST
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07442 111047
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
NBS Underwriting on behalf of Accelerant Insurance Europe SA
[via Broker]5th Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 31 August 2023 | |
Pelican Underwriting on behalf of International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd
[via Broker]67 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9LJ
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 933 9368
Email: jay.bowey@puml.co.uk
Website: www.pelicanunderwriting.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Pen Underwriting Limited on behalf of International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd
[via Broker]67 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9LJ
Contact name: Paul Crilly
Telephone: 07920 582356
Email: uk.solicitors@penunderwriting.com
Website: www.penunderwriting.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 07 September 2023 | |
Probitas Managing Agency Limited
[via Broker]88 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3BP
Contact name: Paul Nolan
Telephone: 0203 972 5836
Email: paul.nolan@probitas1492.com
Website: www.probitas1492.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 06 September 2023 | |
QBE Europe SA/NV
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Pamela Lee
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: pamela.lee@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
QBE UK Limited
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Pamela Lee
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: pamela.lee@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 386
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Pamela Lee
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: pamela.lee@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5334
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Pamela Lee
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: pamela.lee@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5386
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Pamela Lee
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: pamela.lee@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
QBE Underwriting Ltd for Syndicate 1886
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Pamela Lee
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: pamela.lee@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
QBE Underwriting Ltd for Syndicate 5555
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Pamela Lee
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: pamela.lee@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 25 September 2023 | |
Sompo international t/a Endurance Worldwide Insurance Ltd
1st Floor, 2 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7BB
Contact name: Peter Stephens
Telephone: 07408 852289
Email: pestephens@sompo-intl.com
Website: www.sompo-intl.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 07 September 2023 | |
Starr Companies - Starr Europe Insurance Limited
[via Broker]4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: George Smeaton
Telephone: 07818 597 650
Email: george.smeaton@starrcompanies.com
Website: www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Starr Companies - Starr International (Europe) Ltd
[via Broker]4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: George Smeaton
Telephone: 07818 597 650
Email: george.smeaton@starrcompanies.com
Website: www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Starr Companies - Starr Managing Agents Ltd CVS 1919
[via Broker]4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: George Smeaton
Telephone: 07818 597 650
Email: george.smeaton@starrcompanies.com
Website: www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Travelers Insurance Company Limited
One Creechurch Place, Creechurch Lane, London, EC3A 5AF
Contact name: James Graham
Telephone: 0203 207 6000
Email: jmgraham@travelers.com
Website: www.travelers.co.uk/industry-solutions/legal-sector-insurance
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
Travelers Insurance Designated Activity Company
One Creechurch Place, Creechurch Lane, London, EC3A 5AF
Contact name: Sharon Glynn
Telephone: 0203 207 6000
Email: sglynn@travelers.com
Website: www.travelers.co.uk/industry-solutions/legal-sector-insurance
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| As of 08 September 2023 | |
W R B Underwriting
[via Broker]14th Floor, 52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF
Contact name: Nick Cox
Telephone: 0203 943 1900
Email: ncox@wrbunderwriting.com
Website: www.wrbunderwriting.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| Fitch | AA- |
| A M Best | A |
| As of 11 September 2023 | |
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (UK Branch)
[via Broker]8th Floor, 70 Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7NQ
Contact name: Rachel Bristow
Telephone: 07580 861026
Email: rachel.bristow@uk.zurich.com
Website: www.zurich.co.uk/professional
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 13 September 2023 | |
This is a historical list of companies which signed the Participating Insurer's Agreement 2022
AIG Europe SA
[via Broker]Website: www.aig.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 29 September 2022 | |
AM Trust Europe Limited
[via Broker]Market Square House St James Street Nottingham NG1 6FG
Contact name: Amanda Ennis
Telephone: 0207 459 3587
Email: amanda.ennis@amtrustgroup.com
Website: www.amtrustinternational.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 03 October 2022 | |
AXA XL - AXA XL Insurance Company SE
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Stuart Essex
Telephone: 0207 933 7911
Email: stuart.essex@axaxl.com
Website: www.axaxl.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 01 September 2022 | |
AXA XL - AXA XL Insurance Company UK Limited
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Stuart Essex
Telephone: 0207 933 7911
Email: stuart.essex@axaxl.com
Website: www.axaxl.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 01 September 2022 | |
AXIS Specialty Europe SE
[via Broker]52 Lime Street London EC3M 7AF
Website: www.axiscaptial.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
Aegis Managing Agency Limited
[via Broker]25 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Jeremy Hyne
Telephone: 0207 856 7856
Email: jhyne@aegislondon.co.uk
Website: www.aegislondon.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 18 August 2022 | |
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
60 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0HR
Contact name: Katherine Watson
Telephone: 07721 820032
Email: katherine.watson@allianz.com
Website: www.agcs.allianz.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| Moodys | Aa3 |
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 29 September 2022 | |
American International Group UK Limited
[via Broker]Website: www.aig.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 29 September 2022 | |
Aspen Syndicate 4711
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: www.aspen.co
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| As of 23 August 2022 | |
Asta Europe SRL trading as Mosaic Europe
[via Broker]5th Floor Camomile Court 23 Camomile Street London EC3A 7LL
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07879 630706
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 02 September 2022 | |
Asta Managing Agency Limited
5th Floor 20 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Howard Gras
Telephone: 07930 106245
Email: howard.gras@carbonuw.com
Website: www.asta-uk.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | AA- |
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 31 July 2023 | |
Aviva Insurance Limited
[via Broker]Level 2 St Helens 1 Undershaft London EC3P 3DQ
Contact name: Simon Johnston
Telephone: 07385 366271
Email: simon.johnston@aviva.com
Website: www.aviva.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 16 September 2022 | |
Beazley Group
[via Broker]22 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Andy James
Telephone: 07897 784508
Email: andrew.james@beazley.com
Website: www.beazley.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 03 October 2022 | |
Beazley Insurance DAC
[via Broker]2 Northwood Avenue Santry Dublin Ireland D09 C1K7
Contact name: Andy James
Telephone: 07897 784508
Email: andrew.james@beazley.com
Website: www.beazley.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 03 October 2022 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
[via Broker]4th Floor 8 Fenchurch Place London EC3M 4AJ
Contact name: Ben Ruddlesdin
Telephone: 0203 429 4958
Email: ben.ruddlesdin@bhspecialty.com
Website: www.bhspecialty.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | AA+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA+ |
| As of 23 September 2022 | |
CNA Hardy - Hardy Syndicate 382
[via Broker]20 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BY
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: www.cnahardy.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 16 February 2023 | |
Canopius Managing Agents Limited
[via Broker]22 Bishopsgate London EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: www.canopius.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 24 August 2022 | |
Everest Syndicate 2786
[via Broker]40 Lime Street London EC3M 5BS
Contact name: Nicholas Abbott
Telephone: 07874 616600
Email: nicholas.abbott@everestre.com
Website: www.everestre.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 21 September 2022 | |
Great Lakes Insurance SE UK Branch (Existing Policyholders Only)
10 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5BN
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | AA |
| As of 18 October 2022 | |
HDI Global Specialty SE
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0BG
Contact name: James Jorgensen
Telephone: 0207 015 4000
Email: james.jorgensen@hdi-specialty.com
Website: www.hdi-specialty.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| As of 08 September 2022 | |
Hamilton Insurance DAC
2 Shelbourne Buildings Crampton Avenue Ballsbridge Dublin 4, Ireland D04W3V6
Contact name: Alba Arribas Gonzalez
Telephone: 353 (0) 01 232 1935
Email: alba.arribasgonzalez@hamiltongroup.com
Website: www.hamiltongroup.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 06 September 2022 | |
Hamilton Managing Agency - Syndicate 4000
8 Fenchurch Place London EC3M 4AJ
Contact name: Alba Arribas Gonzalez
Telephone: 353 (0) 01 232 1935
Email: alba.arribasgonzalez@hamiltongroup.com
Website: www.hamiltongroup.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 06 September 2022 | |
Inperio (London) Limited on behalf of Accredited Insurance (Europe) Limited
[via Broker]Unit 5.11 Cannon Wharf Business Centre Pell Street London SE8 5EN
Contact name: Simon Lovat
Telephone: 0203 404 2730
Email: info@inperio.co.uk
Website: www.inperio.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 12 September 2022 | |
Legal and Professional Insurance trading name of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (UK Branch)
[via Broker]21st Floor 20 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3AW
Contact name: Paul Freeman
Telephone: 0203 758 0000
Email: paul.freeman@libertyglobalgroup.com
Website: www.libertyspecialtymarkets.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A |
| As of 08 September 2022 | |
Liberty Specialty Markets
[via Broker]21st Floor 20 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3AW
Contact name: Paul Freeman
Telephone: 0203 758 0000
Email: paul.freeman@libertyglobalgroup.com
Website: www.libertyspecialtymarkets.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A |
| As of 08 September 2022 | |
Lloyds Insurance Company SA MOS 5399
[via Broker]5th Floor Camomile Court 23 Camomile Street London EC3A 7LL
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07879 630706
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 02 September 2022 | |
Mosaic Syndicate 1609
[via Broker]90 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4ST
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07879 630706
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 02 September 2022 | |
Mosaic Syndicate Services Limited
[via Broker]90 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4ST
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07879 630706
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 02 September 2022 | |
Pelican Underwriting on behalf of International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd
67 Lombard Street London EC3V 9LJ
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 933 9368
Email: jay.bowey@puml.co.uk
Website: www.pelicanunderwriting.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 12 September 2022 | |
Pen Underwriting Limited on behalf of International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd
[via Broker]67 Lombard Street London EC3V 9LJ
Contact name: Paul Crilly
Telephone: 07920 582356
Email: uk.solicitors@penunderwriting.com
Website: www.penunderwriting.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
Probitas Managing Agency
[via Broker]21 Lime Street London EC3M 7HB
Contact name: Paul Nolan
Telephone: 0203 972 5836
Email: paul.nolan@probitas1492.com
Website: www.probitas1492.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 13 September 2022 | |
QBE Europe SA/NV
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Ally Williams
Telephone: 0207 105 4925
Email: ally.williams@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
QBE UK Limited
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Ally Williams
Telephone: 0207 105 4925
Email: ally.williams@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| Moodys | A1 |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5334
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Ally Williams
Telephone: 0207 105 4925
Email: ally.williams@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| Moodys | A1 |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5386
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Ally Williams
Telephone: 0207 105 4925
Email: ally.williams@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| Moodys | A1 |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
QBE Underwriting Ltd for QBE UK Ltd Syndicate 1886
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Ally Williams
Telephone: 0207 105 4925
Email: ally.williams@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| Moodys | A1 |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
QBE Underwriting Ltd for Syndicate 386
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Ally Williams
Telephone: 0207 105 4925
Email: ally.williams@uk.qbe.com
Website: www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| Moodys | A1 |
| As of 09 September 2022 | |
Sompo international t/a Endurance Worldwide Insurance Ltd
[via Broker]1st Floor 2 Minster Court Mincing Lane London EC3R 7BB
Contact name: Ian Bowler
Telephone: 07920 876 688
Email: ibowler@sompo-intl.com
Website: www.sompo-intl.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 17 September 2022 | |
Starr Companies - Starr Europe Insurance Limited
[via Broker]4th Floor 30 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Robert McTaggart
Telephone: 07500 934768
Email: Robert.McTaggart@starrcompanies.com
Website: www.starrcompanies.com.br/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 15 September 2022 | |
Starr Companies - Starr International (Europe) Limited
[via Broker]4th Floor 30 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Robert McTaggart
Telephone: 07500 934768
Email: Robert.McTaggart@starrcompanies.com
Website: www.starrcompanies.com.br/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 23 September 2022 | |
Starr Companies - Starr Managing Agents Limited CVS 1919
[via Broker]4th Floor 30 Fenchurch Avenue London EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Robert McTaggart
Telephone: 07500 934768
Email: Robert.McTaggart@starrcompanies.com
Website: www.starrcompanies.com.br/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 15 September 2022 | |
Travelers Insurance Company Limited
One Creechurch Place Creechurch Lane London EC3A 5AF
Contact name: James Graham
Telephone: 0203 207 6000
Email: jmgraham@travelers.com
Website: www.travelers.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| As of 06 September 2022 | |
Travelers Insurance DAC
One Creechurch Place Creechurch Lane London EC3A 5AF
Contact name: James Graham
Telephone: 0203 207 6000
Email: jmgraham@travelers.com
Website: www.travelers.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| As of 06 September 2022 | |
WRB Underwriting
[via Broker]14th Floor 52 Lime Street London EC3M 7AF
Contact name: Nick Cox
Telephone: 0203 943 1900
Email: ncox@wrbunderwriting.com
Website: www.wrbunderwriting.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| Fitch | AA- |
| A M Best | A |
| As of 17 August 2022 | |
Zurich Insurance Plc – UK Branch
[via Broker]8th Floor 70 Mark Lane London EC3R 7NQ
Contact name: Rachel Bristow
Telephone: 07580 861026
Email: Rachel.bristow@uk.zurich.com
Website: www.zurich.co.uk/professional
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 10 October 2022 | |
Client Protection
Related information
Insurer's agreements
Participating Insurers Agreement 2023 (PDF 30 pages, 246K) — in effect from 1 October 2023
Participating Insurers Agreement 2022 (PDF 30 pages, 246K)— in effect from 1 October 2022
Participating Insurers Agreement 2021 (PDF 30 pages, 366K) — in effect from 1 October 2021
Participating Insurers Agreement 2020 (PDF 30 pages, 353K)— in effect from 1 October 2020
Participating Insurers Agreement 2019 (with 2013 Rules) (PDF 64 pages, 605K) — in effect from 1 October 2019
Participating insurer's agreement 2018 (PDF 64 pages, 623KB) — in effect from 1 October 2018
Participating insurer's agreement 2017 (PDF 62 pages, 1MB) — in effect from 1 October 2017
Participating insurer's agreement 2016 (PDF 64 pages, 883K) – in effect from 1 October 2016
Participating insurer's agreement 2015 (PDF 63 pages, 748K) – in effect from 1 October 2015
Participating insurer's agreement 2014 (PDF 61 pages, 707K) – in effect from 1 April 2015
Participating insurer's agreement 2014 (PDF 60 pages, 720K) – in effect from 1 October 2014 to 21 March 2015
Participating insurer's agreement 2013 (PDF 60 pages, 876K) – in effect from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014
Appendix 1
What does it mean to be a Participating Insurer?
All insurers who are an "authorised insurer" to conduct business in the UK can become a participating insurer provided they sign a Participating Insurer's Agreement under which they agree to offer policies which meet set Minimum Terms and Conditions. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates authorised insurers.
Section 37 of the Solicitors Act 1974 allows the SRA to make indemnity rules which require solicitors or any specified class of solicitors to take out and maintain insurance with "authorised insurers".
In the Solicitors Act, "authorised insurer" means:
(a) a person who has permission under Part IV of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to effect or carry out contracts of insurance of a relevant class;
An FCA-authorised insurance company
(b) a person who carries on an insurance market activity, within the meaning of section 316(3) of that Act;
A Lloyd's syndicate
(c) an EEA Firm of the kind mentioned in paragraph 5(d) of Schedule 3 to that Act, which has permission under paragraph 15 of that Schedule (as a result of qualifying for authorisation under paragraph 12 of that Schedule) to effect or carry out contracts of insurance of a relevant class; or
An insurance company authorised by the relevant regulator in another member state of the European Economic Area (ie, the European Union plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein), which is exercising its passporting rights under EU insurance directives to carry on insurance business in the UK
(d) a person who does not fall within paragraph (a), (b) or (c) and who may lawfully effect or carry out contracts of insurance of a relevant class in a member state other than the United Kingdom.
An insurance company exercising passporting rights under the Treaty of Rome to carry on business in the UK (unusual).
The term "relevant class" has the meaning set out in section 87(1B) of the Solicitors Act. This definition must be read with section 22 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and any relevant order under that section and Schedule 2 to that Act.
Appendix 2
European Economic Area (EEA) Qualifying Insurers
European Economic Area (EEA) Qualifying Insurers(PDF 2 Pages, 10K) – in effect from 1 October 2013
European Economic Area (EEA) Qualifying Insurers(PDF 2 Pages, 41K) – in effect from 1 October 2012
The Solicitors Regulation Authority does not regulate, vet or approve insurers. In order to be eligible to be a Participating Insurer an insurer must be an "authorised insurer" as defined by section 87(1A) of the Solicitors Act 1974. "Authorised insurers" are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. (For more information, see Appendix 1: What does it mean to be a Participating Insurer?. See Appendix 2 for information about "EEA insurers".)