We are an MGA, regulated and authorised by the FCA
We are specialists in the trade sectors we operate. We can deal with niche, hard to place risks and general insurance
We underwent a very extensive process to be granted Lloyd’s Coverholder status in May 2017
In 2020 we were awarded Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agents status by the CII
We were a founding member of the MGAA when formed in 2011
We are accredited with Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a government-backed scheme showing commitment to maintaining the security of our data
Focuses on creating a safe workplace, mitigating risks, and prioritising the health and safety of our employees and partners
Ensures responsible environmental management, resource conservation, and compliance with environmental regulations
Where we are and what we do
We are based in Watford, Chelmsford, Dumfries and the City of London and underwrite on behalf of A-rated carriers for our brokers throughout the UK. We also have regional business development underwriters based in the South West & Wales, the North East and North West, Midlands and Scotland to support brokers locally.
We specialise in four key areas: property & commercial, liability & construction, hospitality & leisure and travel & tour. We also offer schemes and DUA management, including portfolio transfers.
Our experienced, specialist team
Read our staff profiles and discover more about the brilliant Touchstone Underwriting team.
About my role
Focusing on Internal management & underwriting across all TUL product lines, with a flexible UW strategy focusing on maintaining & growing a profitable underwriting book as well as assisting to develop & maintain existing partner broker relationships with our exclusive product offering.
Focusing on Internal management & underwriting across all TUL product lines, with a flexible UW strategy focusing on maintaining & growing a profitable underwriting book as well as assisting to develop & maintain existing partner broker relationships with our exclusive product offering.
My Favourite
Football: The Mighty Green and white Army- Northern Ireland for those not in the know!, Also a Man Utd fan.
Holiday: Safari
Food: Indian or Thai
Drink: Love a good cocktail or a Gin
Hobby/Interest: My actual title is “Lord” Bell having purchased a small piece of land with a title in north England. Also an Army Reservist in my spare time Explosive Ordnance Disposal ( I know a Northern Irish man defusing bombs!) Enjoy all contact sports and walking my dog!
About my role
Managing a team who are claims handling across all products, from FNOL to settlement and recovery. Monitoring service from Insurer claims departments and helping brokers to ensure that our claims team give the best service we can.
Managing a team who are claims handling across all products, from FNOL to settlement and recovery. Monitoring service from Insurer claims departments and helping brokers to ensure that our claims team give the best service we can.
No. of years at Touchstone Underwriting
13
My favourite
Sport: Formula One
Food: Taco Tuesday
Drink: A nice cup of tea (or a glass of wine)
Holiday: Anywhere with some sun and good food
Hobby: Spending time on my allotment
Three things on my bucket list
1. Travelling to Borneo to see the Orangutans
2. Ride in a helicopter
3. Be driven in a hot lap in the F1 safety car
If I had a superpower, it would be...
Invisibility
Prefer to be called
Rich
Rich
About my role
I am responsible for overseeing and leading the Renewals Business team and seek to provide that extra level of guaranteed service and expertise where other providers fail.
No. of years at Touchstone Underwriting
22
My favourite
Sports: Football (season ticket holder at Watford FC), cricket and rugby
Holiday: Greek Islands
Food: Roast Chicken
Drink: Real Ale
Hobby: Sport in general, reading and walking the dog
Three things on my bucket list
1. See all the Greek Islands by modern yacht
2. Visit the Lagavulin distillery on Islay
3. Tour the battlefields of the First World War and the American Civil War
If I had a superpower, it would be...
The ability to see into the future
Areas of Responsibility
Concentrating on enhancing and growing our current facilities with selected Brokers as well as introducing a variety of new products and carriers to the Divisional offering.
Concentrating on enhancing and growing our current facilities with selected Brokers as well as introducing a variety of new products and carriers to the Divisional offering.
Interesting Fact
Leonardo Da Vinci could write with one hand and draw with the other at the same time
Hobbies
Golf (very poorly) and fine dining
About my role
Developing Touchstone Underwriting business across the North East/West broker market.
Developing Touchstone Underwriting business across the North East/West broker market.
My favourite
Football: Leeds United
Holiday: The Maldives - pure heaven!
Food: Italian
Drink: Fizz/G&T
Hobby: Holidays in the sun
Why choose us
A dedicated broker support team, on call whenever you need them
Specialist underwriters who will provide a quick, efficient and friendly service
We build relationships with our brokers – we are not robots sitting behind a screen
Our IT platform allows you and us to be efficient and accurate
Our values
Treating customers fairly is core to our business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our accessible and experienced Underwriters and the wide range of products we have in order to maintain or exceed our high service levels.
Professionalism & Honesty
in everything we do
Loyalty
is rewarded at both customer and staff levels. We want to work with people that want to work with us
Customer Service
is central to our culture. We believe in putting customers at the heart of our business, and always aim for excellent customer service
Teamwork
is the lynch pin that makes us a great team. We are all committed to each other
Integrity
underpins the way we work, communicate and act
Knowledge & Experience
is what we have in abundance in all our specialisms
Our Partners
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