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At W/R/B UNDERWRITING, we take a proactive approach to meeting clients’ business
needs in an ever-changing marketplace. We underwrite policies on behalf of LLOYD’S OF
LONDON, the world’s specialist insurance market, which operates in over 200 countries
through a network of over 200 brokers. We are proud to be part of the W. R. BERKLEY
CORPORATION, founded in 1967 and among the largest writers of commercial lines in the
United States. Being part of this Corporation as one of its 54 operating units, provides us with
global expertise and resources, underpinned by an established and trusted reputation. W/R/B
UNDERWRITING brings unique market knowledge, expertise in our chosen classes,
responsiveness and innovative thinking. We are focused entirely on positive outcomes. For us,
it’s about truly engaging constructively with the commercial challenges that our clients face,
regardless of their complexity. We call it INTELLIGENT UNDERWRITING.
W/R/B Underwriting
ALASTAIR BLADES, CEO // [email protected]
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With over 50 years’ combined experience in the Property market, our team boasts proven
underwriting expertise allowing us to deliver fast and consistent responses to brokers and clients.
Our flexible approach means we consider primary or excess layer structures, dependent on the size
and nature of the risk. Looking beyond the commoditised, we understand when a tailored solution
will be invaluable. We underwrite a worldwide portfolio of DIRECT and FACULTATIVE
(RE) INSURANCE. Types of PERILS we consider include: All Risks, Fire & DIC (Difference
in Conditions), Natural Catastrophe Perils and Industrial Special Risks. The RISKS we consider
are wide and varied, but include: Commercial Real Estate, Municipal, Light Industry, Heavy
Industry and Onshore Energy, including Oil/Gas and Power. Complemented by an experienced
claims management team, our underwriters provide a comprehensive lead capability, writing a
global portfolio.
Commercial Property
FIND US // SECOND GALLERY – BOX 209 PROPERTY
CONTACT US // SIMON ANTHONY – [email protected]
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We underwrite a diverse portfolio of PROPERTY BINDING authorities, that are specialist
in class, geography and/or peril, through carefully selected Lloyd’s coverholders. The portfolio
focuses predominantly on SMALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY and HOMEOWNERS
BUSINESS, with a U.S. emphasis, however, a wide range of occupancies and geographies will
be considered. We will consider programmes written on an “all risks” or peril specific basis,
including natural catastrophe perils. We are committed to building strong and enduring relationships
with our chosen coverholders. By developing a genuine partnership and harnessing our collective
expertise we are better able to work together to deliver sustained mutual profitability across the
underwriting cycle.
Property Programmes
FIND US // SECOND GALLERY – BOX 209 PROPERTY
CONTACT US // GARY MOUNTFORD – [email protected]
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A trusted and valued name within the Contingency market, we bring vast experience and
knowledge to what we do, consistently delivering the highest standards of risk solutions for our
clients. Our Contingency classes focus on Event Cancellation and Non-Appearance, with
insurance in these lines providing the best and most efficient way to mitigate the risks for organisers
and management production companies. Our EVENT CANCELLATION product provides
coverage for the financial consequences of Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement,
Interruption, Curtailment or Relocation of any type of outdoor or indoor event. In our NON-
APPEARANCE line, coverage is provided for Cancellation, Abandonment, Postponement,
Interruption, Curtailment or Relocation of any insured event due to the non-appearance of
any key person, such as a performer, speaker or artist. Within the Lloyd’s licensing framework,
coverage can be provided on a global basis for a range of sporting events, music and theatre
productions. Our principal focus is within conference, exhibition and trade show products,
however we relish the challenge of building the right solutions for any Contingency risk.
Contingency
FIND US // SECOND GALLERY – BOX 209A CONTINGENCY
CONTACT US // CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON – [email protected]
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Our ambitious, highly experienced team are at the forefront of the Political Violence market.
Focussed on looking at client issues in innovative ways, we consider all possibilities in order to
find the right solution no matter what the challenge. We underwrite a portfolio of emerging and
developed market risks in our POLITICAL VIOLENCE cover, aimed at indemnifying our
clients from any damage and consequential loss arising out of damage to their assets caused as
a result of politically motivated acts. Political Violence perils range from Terrorism, Riots, Strikes
and Civil Commotion all the way to Civil War and War Perils; and with exposures in over
100 countries the team are able to evaluate risk on a truly global scale. We provide cover and
solutions for a full range of multi-national companies with a particular focus on clients in
Manufacturing, Power, Utilities and Real Estate. Writing on a worldwide basis, we provide
insurance solutions to the complex demands of such clients as professional sports clubs and armed
forces and have built a strong reputation for innovative underwriting of a diverse portfolio of risks.
Political Violence
FIND US // FIRST GALLERY – BOX 190C CRISIS MANAGEMENT
CONTACT US // SADIE TAYLOR – [email protected]
An experienced and well regarded name in the market, our Political Risk team is focussed
on protecting cross-border investment from the perils of operating within global laws and
jurisdictions with a strong focus on emerging market risk. Our POLITICAL RISK products
protect assets and investments from the impact of political perils including Confiscation,
Expropriation, Nationalisation and Deprivation Risks, as well as ancillary covers such as
Political Violence, Currency Inconvertibility and exchange transfer. On the payment side, our
CONTRACT FRUSTRATION products protect investors from the non-payment or non-
delivery of a sovereign or sub-sovereign counterparty, with our TRADE CREDIT product
offering protecting trade related payment or delivery obligations from private obligors. We provide
insurance solutions for banks and traders in the Oil and Gas, soft and hard commodities markets
alongside a broader client focus working with multi-nationals and lenders on project finance.
Political Risk + Trade Credit
FIND US // FIRST GALLERY – BOX 190C CRISIS MANAGEMENT
CONTACT US // CHRISTIAN HANNA – [email protected]
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Over 60 years’ combined experience in the Lloyd’s and London market enables us to underwrite
a substantial worldwide portfolio encompassing all aspects of Aviation Insurance. With a consistent
and efficient approach, we offer both lead and follow capacity, and pride ourselves in understanding
the long-term implications of risks and policies. For our AIRLINE HULL AND LIABILITY
line, coverage can be provided for risks associated with Global Scheduled Airlines, Regional
Operators, Charter Airlines, Low Cost Carriers, Cargo Operators, Industrial Aid, Hull Deductible
and Finance Contingent Cover. In our GENERAL AVIATION HULL AND LIABILITY
line, we cover all types of General Aviation related risks but principally Fixed and Rotary
wing aircraft, with up to 60 seats, from private category through to specialist operators
worldwide (excluding U.S. domiciled risks) and Hull deductible. We also offer liability coverage
to a wide range of service providers to the Aviation industry, Launch and In-Orbit Space
Risks, and War Risk for General Aviation and Airline. We write a worldwide account from London
and Oslo alongside our sister company Berkley Aviation who write U.S. based exposures.
Aviation
FIND US // THIRD GALLERY – BOX 367 AVIATION
CONTACT US // ANGUS ROBERTS – [email protected]
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Excellent technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the Accident and Health insurance
industry enables us to accurately underwrite cases. We consistently deliver the highest quality
service for our clients with quick and decisive responses. We offer a broad range of PERSONAL
ACCIDENT COVERAGES ranging from relatively benign UK White Collar Risks, to High
Hazard Activities in the more challenging areas of the globe. In addition, we provide Business
Travel Insurance, Kidnap & Ransom cover, and War & Terrorism Insurance, as well as Loss of
Licence protection for both Aviators and Mariners. Writing on a worldwide basis, we provide
insurance solutions for the complex demands of such clients as Professional Sports Clubs, Charities,
and Contractors working in the Oil and Gas fields throughout the world. We have built a strong
reputation for innovative underwriting of a diverse portfolio.
Accident + Health
FIND US // SECOND GALLERY – BOX 209A CONTINGENCY
CONTACT US // JANIE HATZER – [email protected]
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Our market leading and innovative team has decades of experience and in-depth knowledge
of the Art, Jewellery and Specie markets, allowing us to create simple bespoke solutions for our
clients’ and brokers’ complex risks. We have a claims centric reputation of delivering quick, relevant
and discreet claims settlements and all our policies and claims are delivered by leading specialist
underwriters who are experts in their markets and highly respected in the industry. Our main
classes cover FINE ART AND COLLECTIBLES, ranging from old masters to cutting-edge
contemporary art, rare collectibles such as Stamps, Wine and Musical Instruments through to
Classic Cars. In JEWELLERS’ BLOCK we provide cover for a range of Precious and Semi-
Precious Stones, Jewels, Jewellery and other Property related to the jewellery trade, with SPECIE
for Cash, Securities and Precious Metals. We write a global account in London alongside our
sister company Berkley Asset Protection who write U.S. based exposures.
Asset Protection
FIND US // SECOND GALLERY – BOX 268 ASSET PROTECTION
CONTACT US // ROBERT KORZINEK – [email protected]
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As a highly experienced team, we provide considerable expertise across the class, writing for clients
of all sizes, from Sole Practitioners and Micro-Enterprise firms, through to large global entities.
Our Professional Indemnity insurance offers PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING to
professionals, from arising claims from negligence in providing their services to third party clients.
Traditionally covering a whole range of professions including Solicitors, Insurance Brokers,
Accountants and Surveyors, this has recently extended to more non-traditional risks. Our
particular specialist skills in DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION, CHARITIES, LEGAL
PROFESSION and NON-TRADITIONAL AREAS, have helped to establish our
longstanding leading position in these fields. We offer exceptional client service and make it
our priority to give quick and definitive responses to any risk presented to us. Writing globally
from within the Lloyd’s market, we work with Sole Practitioners and Global Consulting firms
amongst others, via their professional insurance broker, or through coverholder relationships.
Professional Indemnity
FIND US // THIRD GALLERY – BOX 363 SPECIALTY CASUALTY
CONTACT US // NICK COX – [email protected]
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With a reputation for consistency and decades of experience, we focus on all sizes and types
of insureds that are presented in the FINANCIAL LINES market, providing significant
capacity, broad risk appetite, underwriting acumen and extensive claims handling expertise. We
underwrite Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Pension Trust Liability,
Commercial Crime/Financial Institutions Fidelity coverage and Professional Indemnity.
Through our LARGE ENTERPRISE (LE) customer group, we offer a portfolio of
financial products that span the broadest scope of Commercial and Financial Services risks. Our
LE clients are multinational in nature, have shares traded on one or more of the major global stock
indices, are usually found on the Fortune Global 500 list of largest companies and are buyers of
significant limits of insurance. In SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SME) we offer
products and solutions that address the risks faced by small and medium-sized companies.
Our SME underwriting teams, based in London and Manchester, also works alongside
our U.S. sister company, giving us a unique perspective on the Financial Lines market and the
depth of knowledge required to deliver more than just an automated approach for clients
and brokers.
Financial Lines
FIND US // THIRD GALLERY – BOX 362 SPECIALTY CASUALTY
CONTACT US // CHRIS MAGEE – [email protected]
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With a wealth of experience, our team has proven underwriting expertise offering tailored solutions,
flexible products and authoritative underwriting. Innovation and creativity being key, our team
was amongst the first to offer MEDICAL MALPRACTICE insurance to surgeons and we
continue to carry this thinking through into all solutions offered to our clients. In addition to
Medical Malpractice we are able to consider cover for PUBLIC/GENERAL LIABILITY,
Loss of Documents, Breach of Professional Confidentiality, Inquest Costs, Good Samaritans Act
and GMC/GDC Investigation Costs. A range of both INDIVIDUAL PRACTITIONERS
and ORGANISATIONS can benefit from our Medical Malpractice cover including, but not
limited to: Complimentary Health practitioners, Dentists, Consultants and Surgeons as well as
Hospitals, Clinics, Rehabilitation Centres, Hospices, Pathology Labs & Diagnostic Centres,
Domiciliary Care Providers and Care Homes. We write worldwide from the Lloyd’s market and
are complemented by an experienced claims management team.
Medical Malpractice
FIND US // THIRD GALLERY – BOX 363 SPECIALTY CASUALTY
CONTACT US // PRIYA FATHERS – [email protected]
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With over 45 years’ combined experience, our peerless underwriting and claims management
expertise gives us the market-leading edge to tackle the complex requirements of our clients,
whether Owners, Contractors, Developers or Governmental Entities. Our Engineering and
Construction teams in London and Manchester underwrite a worldwide portfolio of direct,
facultative insurance and reinsurance and participate on selected programme business. Our key
focus areas include CONTRACTORS ALL RISK (CAR), ERECTION ALL RISKS
(EAR) and CONTRACTORS PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CPE) across all segments
of onshore activity. We write globally from the Lloyd’s market, insuring anything from a single
private dwelling house to multi-unit residential and large commercial buildings. Our clients range
from solo builders to multi-national businesses.
Engineering + Construction
FIND US // SECOND GALLERY – BOX 209A ENGINEERING + CONSTRUCTION
CONTACT US // DAVID CHALK – [email protected]
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We specialise in Design and Construction Professional Liability insurance for Architects,
Engineers, Contractors and Owners on both an annual and project specific basis. Our annual
clients include Architects, Engineers, Design Consultants, General Contractors, Construction
Managers, and Specialty Trade contractors of all sizes performing work in the U.S., Canada
and international markets. Our project clients include Public and Private Owners, Developers,
Municipalities, D&C Contractors, General Contractors and Specialty Trade Contractors who
work on a wide array of projects from small contracts to multi-year billion dollar developments.
We are a dynamic and lead market team with a specific focus on writing PROFESSIONAL
LIABILITY for the DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION marketplace. With decades of
specialty construction experience, we understand the unique challenges of our clients and offer
an array of innovative products and solutions. Our Londonbased Lloyd’s underwriting team
work alongside our U.S. sister companies giving us a unique perspective of the market. We
provide capacity of up to $10m each claim and aggregate for Architects & Engineers and up
to $25m each claim and aggregate for Contractors and Owners.
Design + Construction Professional Liability
FIND US // THIRD GALLERY – BOX 362 SPECIALTY CASUALTY
CONTACT US // RAHSAAN NURULLAH – [email protected]
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Our experienced leadership, comprehensive insurance knowledge and a well-established reputation
for solid underwriting standards allow us to provide coverage unsurpassed in the marketplace.
Our vast experience in the Professional Liability space means we understand the long-tail nature
of this business and our longevity in this market demonstrates our commitment to protecting
LAWYERS and their FIRMS from PERSONAL LIABILITY and FINANCIAL LOSS
arising out of alleged malpractice. Our London-based Lloyd’s underwriting team work closely
alongside our specialised U.S. sister companies giving us a unique perspective of the market
and allowing us to deliver flexible solutions and tailored coverages. As a result we work with a
broad spectrum of clients from large international law firms to niche boutique firms.
Lawyers’ Professional Liability
FIND US // THIRD GALLERY – BOX 363 SPECIALTY CASUALTY
CONTACT US // ZINA SAEED – [email protected]
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Product Recall
We are uniquely qualified to deliver global protection and technical assistance to help clients
prevent, manage and recover from loss before, during and after Product Recall and Contamination
events. We offer two broad insurance products that can be tailored to fit our clients’ and brokers’
specific needs. Our CONTAMINATED PRODUCT INSURANCE line is aimed at
manufacturers, processors and retailers in the Food Supply, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic
sectors. We offer both First-party and Third-party coverage, protecting against Contaminated
or Maliciously Tampered product issues. The PRODUCT RECALL INSURANCE line is
aimed at Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers of Food Ingredients, Component Parts or
Finished Goods in the Consumer, Medical and Industrial sectors. Our London based Lloyd’s
underwriting team work alongside our U.S. sister companies giving us a unique perspective
of the market. Our global relationships, underwriting knowledge, experienced claims support
and world-class consulting services means clients have confidence in our ability to understand
the implications of a recall, and can help manage the threats to their brand reputation and
financial stability.
FIND US // FIRST GALLERY – BOX 190C CRISIS MANAGEMENT
CONTACT US // [email protected]
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We are committed to the efficient, accurate and timely assessment of claims and strive to develop
our systems, processes and knowledge to maintain our position at the forefront of the market.
Relationships with clients, cover-holders, brokers and intermediaries are paramount and we
endeavour to constantly build on these existing strong links by providing an unparalleled service.
Our CLAIMS COMMITMENT is reinforced through our Claims Management team working
closely with our Underwriting teams, whilst still remaining independent. These teams also work
closely with our clients and their brokers and it is this collaborative approach that generates
the requisite understanding of their business and insurance requirements. Perfectly sized and
experienced to deliver the best claims service, our agile team comprises of both qualified legal
and insurance professionals and is respected for its expertise and delivering a proactive, pragmatic
approach to claims resolution.
Claims
CONTACT US // ANDREW MITCHELL – [email protected]
W/R/B Underwriting
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