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News and Insight
06 Oct 2022
Cover for Large Mixed Property Portfolio Including Grade 2 Listed and Unoccupied Properties with a £50,000 Premium
Our broker presented us with a complex portfolio their existing insurers were not offering renewal terms on. Read on to find out how Q Underwriting overcame obstacles and won another risk with Property Owners.
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28 Sep 2022
Q Underwriting is a 4 Star MGA
This year, Q Underwriting took part in the Insurance Times 2022/23 MGA report, and we’re delighted to announce we have been awarded 4 Stars!
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27 Sep 2022
24 Hour Turnaround for a Faith Client with Recent Storm Damage Claim
Our broker approached us with a time-sensitive risk which required further investigation due to a large previous claim. The client’s previous policy was expiring later that day, so swift turnaround was imperative.
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06 Sep 2022
The Story So Far - an Update from Stuart Webb
It’s been a year since we combined our specialist MGAs under one brand and since then, our business has gone from strength to strength. Read this update from our Managing Director, Stuart Webb, on our progress one year on from embracing our new, unified brand at Q Underwriting.
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01 Sep 2022
Rapid Cover Enabling a Bridal Wear Business to Attend a Trade Fair
Our brokers’ client started a business in 2017 which involves designing, manufacturing, and selling of bridal wear from their own premises. As the business was growing, the client wished to begin attending some trade fairs to expand their business further. Read on to find out how we helped.
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18 Aug 2022
The Road Ahead for Motor Traders - Qtalk
The last couple of years has already had a profound effect on the motor trade industry. Manufacturers and car sellers are still feeling the pinch of COVID-19 and Brexit, with the supply chain hit in multiple places, but good news is on the horizon for electric car sales and services. Read on as Adam Edwards, part of our Motor division, gives his take on the issues affecting motor traders right now.
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23 May 2022
Q Underwriting awarded 5-Star MGA 2022
We are excited to have been awarded a 5-Star MGA declaration by Insurance Business UK following the results of their recent 2022 broker survey.
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20 Jan 2022
Urgent Cover for a Flooring Contractor Working in a Hazardous Location
Our broker required cover for a well-established flooring contractor, but a renewal review uncovered plans for significant changes to the business operations that involved work at possibly hazardous locations. Read this case study to find out how our Tradesman & Professionals product was suitable.
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02 Dec 2021
Bespoke Cover for an Expanding Building and Reactive Maintenance Contractor
One of our brokers required cover for a well-managed Building and Reactive Maintenance Contractor, whose turnover had grown to £2.2m, exceeding the upper limit set on the current provider’s scheme. Read our case study to find out how we enabled our broker to secure the risk for further 12 months.
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