Lead Underwriters to present at CIPC Conference on June 4 in Dallas, Texas

DALLAS, March 27, 2014 – The Council for Insuring Private Clients (CIPC) will host a panel comprised of three Lloyd’s of London lead underwriters to discuss high-net-worth personal lines business. The panel of Lloyd’s underwriters will outline their risk appetites and how they absorb accounts that do not fit the admitted markets. The panelists selected for this event are:
• Nikolas Black, Lead Underwriter, Brit Syndicate #2987
• Jonathan Powell, Lead Underwriter, Hiscox Syndicate #33
• Karen Yeomans, Lead Underwriter, AmTrust Syndicate #1206 (Formerly Sagicor)

The interactive panel discussion will be followed with a Q&A session from attendees and the media.
Richard Kerr, CEO of MarketScout will moderate the panel. Mr. Kerr was an underwriting name at Lloyd’s of London from 1988 to 1995. Mr. Kerr profiled what is to come, “This will be the first time in history where the lead underwriters from the top three high value homeowners’ syndicates will gather to share their insights. The CIPC venue is perfect and the exchange amongst these unique panel participants will be priceless.” The 2014 CIPC Conference will be held June 3 and 4 at the Westin Galleria in Dallas, TX. Early registration is open until April 15, 2014. To learn more and to register for the conference, please visit www.privateclientcouncil.com.

About CIPC
MarketScout founded the Council for Insuring Private Clients (CIPC) in 2012. Insurers AIG and Fireman’s Fund are strategic partners and support the CIPC in its efforts to provide best practices, advocacy and education to insurers, agents and others involved in the business of protecting the assets of the wealthy. CIPC will focus on implementing best practices and risk management techniques for insuring the personal assets of private clients. The CIPC has partnered with The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research to offer the CPRM, a five course education program. Any agent or insurer with a focus on insuring high-net-worth individuals may join the CIPC. For more information, please visit privateclientcouncil.com or email cipc@marketscout.com. Workers’ compensation, commercial automobile and general liability; extended service and warranty coverage.

For more information about AmTrust, visit www.amtrustgroup.com , or call AmTrust toll-free at 866.203.3037.

About Brit Global Specialty
Brit is a market-leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer, focused on underwriting excellence in complex risks. Brit has a major presence at Lloyd’s of London, the world’s specialist insurance market provider. We underwrite across a broad class of commercial specialty insurance with a strong focus on property, casualty, and energy business. Our capabilities are underpinned by our strong financials.

About Hiscox
Hiscox, headquartered in Bermuda, is an international specialist insurance group listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:HSX). There are three main underwriting parts of the Group – Hiscox London Market, Hiscox UK and Europe and Hiscox International. Hiscox London Market underwrites mainly internationally traded business in the London Market – generally large or complex business which needs to be shared with other insurers or needs the international licenses of Lloyd’s. Hiscox UK and Europe offers a range of specialist insurance for professionals and business customers, as well as high net worth individuals. Hiscox International includes operations in Bermuda, Guernsey and USA. For further information, visit www.hiscoxgroup.com.

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