Participating insurers
The following is a list of Participating Insurers for the 2025/26 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 Managing Agency Limited
[via Broker]25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Tom Prifti
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7856 7193
Email: tprifti@aegislondon.co.uk
Website: https://aegislondon.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | AA- |
| A.M. Best | A |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
AEGIS Managing Agency Limited (for and on behalf of AEGIS E&O Consortium 4894)
[via Broker]25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Tom Prifti
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7856 7193
Email: tprifti@aegislondon.co.uk
Website: https://aegislondon.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | AA- |
| A.M. Best | A |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
AIG Europe SA
[via Broker]58 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AB
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
American International UK Limited
[via Broker]58 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AB
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
AmTrust Speciality Limited
Exchequer Court, 33 St Mary’s Axe, London, EC3S 8AA
Contact name: Steven Moore
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| SMP | A- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Arch Managing Agency Limited - Lloyd’s Syndicate Arch Syndicate Limited 1955 Lloyd’s Insurance Company SA ASL 5339
[via Broker]10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5BN
Contact name: David Slade
Telephone: 020 7082 1955
Email: dslade@archinsurance.com
Website: https://www.archinsurance.com_x000d_
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | AA- |
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Aspen Managing Agency
[via Broker]30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Stephen Bushell
Telephone: 020 3900 5652
Email: stephen.bushell@aspen-insurance.com
Website: https://www.aspen.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's | A- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Asta Managing Agency Limited (for and on behalf of the Member of Carbon Syndicate 4747)
5th Floor, 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Howard Gras
Telephone: +44 (0) 793 010 6245
Email: Howard.gras@carbonuw.com
Website: https://asta-uk.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Fitch Ratings | AA- |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency | AA- |
| Standards and Poor's Global | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Aviva Insurance Limited
[via Broker]80 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BY
Contact name: Felix Cofie
Telephone: 020 7283 2000
Email: Felix.cofie@aviva.com
Website: https://www.aviva.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | Credit A, Strength AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
AXA XL Underwriting Agencies Ltd
20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M.Best | A+ |
| Standards and Poor's | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
AXIS MANAGING AGENCY LTD - AXS SYNDICATE 1686
[via Broker]52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF
Contact name: Andrew Stead
Telephone: 020 7877 3967
Email: andrew.stead@axiscapital.com
Website: https://www.axiscapital.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | AA- |
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Fitch Ratings | AA |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
AXIS SPECIALTY EUROPE SE
[via Broker]52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF
Contact name: Andrew Stead
Telephone: 020 7877 3967
Email: andrew.stead@axiscapital.com
Website: https://www.axiscapital.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Beazley Group
22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4BQ
Contact name: Louis Shropshire
Telephone: 020 7667 0536
Email: louis.shropshire@beazley.com
Website: https://www.beazley.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
[via Broker]4th Floor, 8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJ
Contact name: Will Tomalin
Telephone: 0203 692 8035
Email: Will.tomalin@bhspecialty.com
Website: https://www.bhspecialty.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's | AA+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Blenheim Underwriting Limited
[via Broker]70 Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7NQ
Contact name: David Barber
Email: d.barber@belnheim.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Fitch ratings | AA- |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency | AA- |
| Standards and Poor's Global | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Bridgehaven Specialty UK Limited
Suite 326, 70 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0HR
Contact name: Paul Dilley
Telephone: 020 3150 4721
Email: PDilley@bhvn-ins.com
Website: https://www.bhvn-ins.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Canopius Managing Agents Limited for and on behalf of the underwriting members of Lloyd’s Syndicate 4444.
[via Broker]Floor 29, 22 Bishopgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ (Superior) |
| Fitch Ratings | AA- (Very Strong) |
| Standards and Poor's Global | AA- (Very Strong) |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Chubb Global Markets, a trading name of Chubb European Group SE
[via Broker]40 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 2BJ
Contact name: Daniel Thirkell
Telephone: 020 3964 7928
Email: Daniel.thirkell@chubb.com
Website: https://www.chubb.com/uk-en/chubb-global-markets.html
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's | AA |
| A.M Best | AA+(Stable Outlook) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
CNA Hardy – Hardy Syndicate 382
[via Broker]20 Fenchurch Sreet, London, EC3M 3BY
Contact name: Sarah Knight
Telephone: 07860 673154
Email: Sarah.knight@cnahardy.com
Website: https://www.cnahardy.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A |
| Standards and Poor's Global | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Endurance Worldwide Insurance Limited
[via Broker]1st Floor, Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7BB
Contact name: Callum English
Telephone: 07823 646 130
Email: cenglish@sompo-intl.com
Website: https://www.sompo-intl.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Standards and Poor's Global | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Everest Insurance (Ireland), DAC
40 Lime Street, London, EC3M 5BS
Contact name: Sarah Butler
Telephone: +44 77291 20595
Email: Sarah.butler@everestglobal.com
Website: https://www.everestglobal.com/us-en
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Standards and Poor's Global | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Everest Managing Agency Limited for and on behalf of Syndicate Everest 2786
40 Lime Street, London, EC3M 5BS
Contact name: Sarah Butler
Telephone: +44 77291 20595
Email: Sarah.butler@everestglobal.com
Website: https://www.everestglobal.com/us-en
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Standards and Poor's Global | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Fortegra Insurance UK Limited
5th floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
Contact name: Luke Jones
Telephone: 07743 932455
Email: ljones@fortegra.com
Website: https://fortegra.eu/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A- (Excellent) Category X |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Hamilton Managing Agency Limited - Syndicate 4000
8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJ
Contact name: Ciaran Cleary
Telephone: 0203 595 1111
Email: ciaran.cleary@hamiltongroup.com
Website: https://www.hamiltongroup.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
HDI Global Specialty SE
[via Broker]20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Sarah White
Telephone: 020 7015 4000
Email: sarah.white@hdi.global.com
Website: https://www.hdi.global/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's | AA-(stable) |
| A.M. Best | A+(stable) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Hiscox Syndicates Limited
[via Broker]22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Rupesh Bhudia
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7081 4721
Email: Rupesh.bhudia@hiscox.com
Website: https://www.hiscoxlondonmarket.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ (Superior) |
| Fitch Ratings | AA- (Very Strong) |
| Standards and Poor's Global | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Inperio (London) Limited (on behalf of Hadron UK Insurance Company Limited)
5 Lloyd’s Avenue, London, EC3N 3AE
Contact name: Simon Lovat
Telephone: 0203 404 2730
Email: Info@inperio.co.uk
Website: https://www.inperio.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Legal and Professional Insurance (trading name of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe S.E (UK Branch)) and/or Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (UK Branch)
21st Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AW
Contact name: Andrew Townsend
Telephone: 020 3758 0000
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A (Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Legal and Professional Insurance (trading name of Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe S.E (UK Branch)) and/or Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (UK Branch) (for and on behalf of Syndicate 4472 at Lloyd’s of London)
21st Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AW
Contact name: Andrew Townsend
Telephone: 020 3758 0000
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A (Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Mosaic Syndicate Services Limited (Asta Europe SRL trading as Mosaic Europe)
[via Broker]33 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BT
Contact name: Olivia Moore
Telephone: 0204 582 3889
Email: Olivia.moore@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: https://www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Mosaic Syndicate Services Limited (Mosaic Syndicate 1609)
[via Broker]33 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BT
Contact name: Olivia Moore
Telephone: 0204 582 3889
Email: Olivia.moore@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: https://www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Munich Re Syndicate Limited
1 Fen Court, London, EC3M 5BN
Contact name: Shan Tong
Telephone: 7890984421
Email: stong@munichre.com
Website: https://www.munichre.com/specialty/global-markets-syndicate/en.html
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Fitch ratings | AA- |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency | AA- |
| Standards and Poor's Global | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Probitas Managing Agency Limited
[via Broker]88 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3BP
Contact name: Neila Buurman
Telephone: 020 3972 5820
Email: neila.buurman@probitas1492.com
Website: https://www.probitas1492.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Llyods Credit Rating | |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
QBE Europe SA/NV
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://qbeeurope.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| Fitch Ratings | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
QBE Europe UK Limited
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://qbeeurope.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| Fitch Ratings | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
QBE UK Limited (QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5386)
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://qbeeurope.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| Fitch Ratings | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 1886
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://qbeeurope.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| Fitch Ratings | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 386
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://qbeeurope.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| Fitch Ratings | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5334
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://qbeeurope.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| Fitch Ratings | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5555
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 0207 105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://qbeeurope.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's Global | A+ |
| A.M. Best | A |
| Fitch Ratings | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Starr Companies - Starr Europe Insurance 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: https://www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ (Excellent)/ A (Excellent) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Starr Companies – Lloyds Syndicate 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: https://www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ (Best) |
| Standards and Poor's | AA- |
| Fitch Ratings | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
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: https://www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ (Excellent)/ A (Excellent) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
[via Broker]30 St Mary's Axe, London, EC3A 8EP
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Travelers Insurance Company Limited
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: James Graham
Telephone: 0203 207 6873
Email: jmgraham@travelers.com
Website: https://www.travelers.co.uk/what-we-cover/professional-indemnity-insurance/solicitors-law-firms
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard and Poor's | AA |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Westfield Specialty Managing Agency Ltd
Floor 36, 22 Bishopgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
WR Berkley Syndicate Management and W R Berkley
14th Floor, 52 Lime Street, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 7AF
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Fitch Ratings | AA- |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency | AA- |
| Standards and Poor's Global | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
XL Insurance Company SE
Wolfe Tone House, Wolfe Tone Street, Dublin, Ireland, D01 HP90
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ (Stable) |
| S&P | AA- (Positive) |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (UK Branch)
8th Floor, 70 Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7NQ
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| A&P | AA |
| Standard & Poor | AA |
| Moody's | Aa3 |
| As of 01 October 2025 | |
This is a historical list of firms that have signed the Participating Insurers Agreement 2024/2025.
Aegis E & O Consortium 4894 (2024) c/o Aegis Managing Agency Limited
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Tom Prifti
Telephone: 020 7856 7193
Email: tprifti@aegislondon.co.uk
Website: https://www.aegislondon.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Stable) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Aegis Managing Agency Limited
25 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: Tom Prifti
Telephone: 020 7856 7193
Email: tprifti@aegislondon.co.uk
Website: https://www.aegislondon.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Stable) |
| A M Best | A (Excellent) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
AIG Europe SA
58 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AB
Contact name: Stephen Ward
Telephone: 020 954 7000
Email: Stephen.ward@aig.com
Website: https://www.aig.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ (Positive) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
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 01 October 2024 | |
American International Group UK Limited
58 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4AB
Website: https://www.aig.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ (Positive) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
AmTrust Europe Limited
Market Square House, St James Street, Nottingham, NG1 6FG
Contact name: Steven Moore
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Arch Managing Agency Limited - Lloyd's Syndicate Arch Syndicate 1955 Lloyd's Insurance Company SA ASL 5339
10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5BN
Contact name: David Slade
Telephone: 02070821955
Email: Itucker@archinsurance.com
Website: https://www.archinsu.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 01 March 2025 | |
Aspen Managing Agency Limited (Syndicate 4711 at Lloyd's)
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Craig Tame
Telephone: 020 7184 8247
Email: craig.tame@aspen-insurance.com
Website: https://www.aspen.co
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ (Superior) |
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Very Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
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: https://www.asta -uk.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Fitch | AA- |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
AXA XL - XL Insurance Company SE
Wolf Tone House, Wolf Tone Street, Dublin 1, D01 HP90
Contact name: Addias Gerbaud
Telephone: 353 1607 5369
Email: adidas.gerbaud@axaxl.com
Website: https://www.axaxl.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
AXA XL Insurance Company UK Limited
20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Kate Gard
Telephone: 0207 621 8074
Email: kate.gard@axaxl.com
Website: https://www.axaxl.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ (Stable) |
| Standard & Poors | AA- (Stable) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Axis Managing Agency Ltd
52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF
Contact name: Andrew Stead
Telephone: 020 7877 3967
Email: andrew.stead@axiscaapital.com
Website: https://www.axiscapital.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Standard & Poors | AA- |
| Fitch | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Axis Speciality Europe SE
20 Kildare Street, Dublin, DO T3V7
Contact name: Andrew Stead
Telephone: 020 7877 3967
Email: andrew.stead@axiscaapital.com
Website: https://www.axiscapital.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Beazley Group
22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Andy James
Telephone: 07897 784 508
Email: andrew.james@beazley.com
Website: https://www.beazley.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
4th Floor, 8 Fenchurch Place, London, EC3M 4AJ
Contact name: Will Tomalin
Telephone: 202 3692 8035
Email: will.tomalin@bhspecialty.com
Website: https://www.bhspecialty.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A++ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Blenheim Underwriting Limited
70 Mark Lane, London, EC3R 7NQ
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Fitch | AA- |
| Kroll Bond Rating Agency | AA- |
| S&P Global | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Bridgehaven Insurance
Suite, 326, 70 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0HR
Contact name: Sushil Kaur
Telephone: 020 3150 4719
Email: skaur@bhvn-ins.com
Website: https://www.bhvn-ins.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Canopius Managing Agents Limited – Lloyds Syndicate 4444
22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Piers Winton
Telephone: 0207 280 8224
Email: pwinton@paragonbrokers.com
Website: https://www.canopius.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A (Excellent) |
| Standard & Poors | A+ (Very Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Chubb Global Markets a trading name of Chubb European Group SE
100 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 3BP
Contact name: Daniel Thirkell
Telephone: 020 3964 7928
Email: daniel.thirkell@chubb.com
Website: https://www.chubb.com/uk-en/chubb-global-markets.html
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| A M Best | A++ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
CNA Hardy - Hardy Syndicate 382
20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
Contact name: Tina Booth
Telephone: 020 7743 6800
Email: tina.booth@cnahardy.com
Website: https://www.cnahardy.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A (Excellent) |
| Standard & Poors | A+ (Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Everest Insurance (Ireland) DAC
38/39 Fitzwilliam Square West, Dublin 2, D02 NY53
Contact name: Nicholas Abbott
Telephone: 07376 246621
Email: nicholas.abbott@everestglobal.com
Website: https://www.everestglobal.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Everest Syndicate 2786
40 Lime Street, London, EC3M 5BS
Contact name: Nicholas Abbott
Telephone: 07376 246621
Email: nicholas.abbott@everestglobal.com
Website: https://www.everestglobal.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Fortegra Insurance UK Limited
5th Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY
Contact name: Mark Figes
Telephone: 07990 531 200
Email: mfiges@fortegra.com
Website: https://www.fortegra.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 01 February 2025 | |
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: https://www.hamiltongroup.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
HDI Global Speciality SE
20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Contact name: Sarah White
Telephone: 020 7015 4000
Email: sarah.white@hdi-speciality.com
Website: https://www.hd--speciality.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ (Stable) |
| A M Best | A+ (Stable) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Hiscox Syndicates Limited
22, 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Rupesh Bhudla
Email: rupesh.bhudla@hiscox.com
Website: https://www.hiscoxlondonmarket.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| Fitch | AA- |
| S&P | AA- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Inperio (London) Limited (on behalf of Accredited Insurance (Europe) Limited)
5 Lloyd’s Avenue, London, EC3N 3AE
Contact name: Simon Lovat
Telephone: 0203 404 2730
Email: info@inperio.co.uk
Website: https://www.inperio.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Inperio (London) Limited (on behalf of Hadron UK Insurance Company Limited)
5 Lloyds Avenue, London, EC3N 3AE
Contact name: Simon Lovat
Telephone: 0203 404 2730
Email: info@inperio.co.uk
Website: https://www.inperio.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe SE (UK Branch)
21st Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AW
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A (Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Liberty Specialty Markets
21st Floor, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AW
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A (Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Mosaic Syndicate Services Limited
90 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4ST
Contact name: Anna Jay
Telephone: 07442 111047
Email: anna.jay@mosaicinsurance.com
Website: https://www.mosaicinsurance.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Pen Underwriting Limited on behalf of International General Insurance Company (UK) Ltd
67 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9LJ
Contact name: Paul Crilly
Telephone: 07920 582356
Email: uk.solicitors@penunderwriting.com
Website: https://www.penunderwriting.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A |
| Standard & Poors | A- |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
QBE UK Limited
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 020 7105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 1886
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 020 7105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5334
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 020 7105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5386
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 020 7105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 5555
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 020 7105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
QBE Underwriting Limited for Syndicate 386
30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD
Contact name: Jay Bowey
Telephone: 020 7105 4000
Email: jay.bowey@qbe.com
Website: https://www.qbeeurope.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ |
| A M Best | A |
| Fitch | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Sompo international t/a Endurance Worldwide Insurance Ltd
, 2 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London, EC3R 7BB
Contact name: John Richards
Telephone: 07551 155005
Email: jrichards@sompo-intl.com
Website: https://www.sompo-intl.com/
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ (Strong) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Starr Companies - CVS 1919
4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: George Smeaton
Telephone: 07818 597 650
Email: george.smeaton@starrcompanies.com
Website: https://www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ (Superior) |
| Standard & Poors | AA (Very strong) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Starr Companies - Starr Europe Insurance Limited
4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: George Smeaton
Telephone: 07818 597 650
Email: george.smeaton@starrcompanies.com
Website: https://www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A (Excellent) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Starr Companies - Starr International (Europe) Ltd
4th Floor, 30 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5AD
Contact name: George Smeaton
Telephone: 07818 597 650
Email: george.smeaton@starrcompanies.com
Website: https://www.starrcompanies.co.uk
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A (Excellent) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Travelers Insurance Company Limited
One Creechurch Place, Creechurch Lane, London, EC3A 5AF
Contact name: James Graham
Telephone: 0203 207 6873
Email: jmgraham@travelers.com
Website: https://www.travelers.co.uk/industry-solutions/legal-sector-insurance
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Travelers Insurance Designated Activity Company
One Creechurch Place, Creechurch Lane, London, EC3A 5AF
Contact name: James Kerr
Email: jrkerr@travelers.com
Website: https://www.travelers.co.uk/industry-solutions/legal-sector-insurance
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
W R Barkley Syndicate Management Limited and W R Berkley UK Limited
14th Floor, 52 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AF
Contact name: Mark Brundell
Telephone: 0203 943 1900
Email: mbrundell@wrbunderwriting.com
Website: https://www.wrbunderwriting.com
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | A+ (Strong) |
| Fitch | AA- |
| A M Best | A+ (Superior) |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Westfield Speciality Managing Agency Ltd
Floor 36, 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ
Contact name: Craig Nugent
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Zurich insurance Company Ltd (UK Branch)
3000 Parkway, Fareham, Hampsire, PO15 7JZ
Financial rating
| Rating agency | Credit rating/Insurer strength rating |
|---|---|
| Standard & Poors | AA |
| A M Best | A+ |
| As of 01 October 2024 | |
Client Protection
Related information
Insurer's agreements
Participating Insurers Agreement 2025 (PDF 29 Pages, 448K)
Participating Insurers Agreement 2024 (PDF 29 pages, 838K)
Participating Insurers Agreement 2023 (PDF 30 pages, 246K)
Participating Insurers Agreement 2022 (PDF 30 pages, 246K)
Participating Insurers Agreement 2021 (PDF 30 pages, 366K)
Participating Insurers Agreement 2020 (PDF 30 pages, 353K)
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? for information about "EEA insurers".)