Independent Lloyd's Broker
Connecting North America with the London Market
Specialists in Excess & Surplus lines business from MGAs and wholesale brokers across the USA, Canada and the Pacific, placing risk through Lloyd's syndicates since 1991.
Our Capabilities
Explore Our Capabilities
Whether you need a binding authority, a dedicated facility, or open market brokerage, HK has the market relationships and expertise to place your risk in London.
Binding Authorities
The foundation of our business. We specialise in the placement and management of delegated authorities on behalf of MGAs and wholesale brokers, covering catastrophe and non-catastrophe exposed territories across North America and beyond.
Learn moreIn-House Facilities
HK holds its own binding authorities on behalf of several Lloyd's insurers, giving us the ability to provide fast, efficient turnaround on a range of classes. Our lineslips and limited binding authorities mean you have a pre-established market at your disposal.
View our productsOpen Market Brokerage
For larger, more complex or unusual risks that fall outside our facilities, our brokers work the Lloyd's market directly. We also provide brokerage capabilities for clients where no binding authority relationship exists, often a stepping stone to one.
Get in touchLines of Business
Nine product areas. One point of contact.
From Commercial Property and Motor Truck Cargo to Professional Liability and Fine Art, our brokerage capabilities span the full spectrum of E&S classes.
Need something outside these areas? Contact our team.
Latest News
Insights & Updates
July 2024
Accretive Insurance Solutions announces acquisition of Harman Kemp
Accretive Insurance Solutions, a sister company of AssuredPartners, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Harman Kemp Holdings Limited, strengthening its London market capabilities.
Read moreMay 2024
Daniel Main joins HK as Broking Director
Daniel Main has joined Harman Kemp as a Broking Director. Danny was previously at Oxford Insurance Brokers before its acquisition by the Ardonagh Group.
Read moreOngoing
New business enquiries always welcome
We are always interested in speaking with new MGAs and wholesale brokers. We are sensitive to territorial and business conflicts with our existing client base.
Read moreLeadership
Meet the Team
Experienced London market professionals with deep expertise in E&S lines placement.
Peter Slade
Chairman
A founding figure of Harman Kemp with over three decades of leadership in the London E&S market.
Paul Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Leading the strategic direction of Harman Kemp and its relationship with the Accretive Insurance Solutions group.
Lorraine Wood
Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for the operational performance of the business and oversight of client relationships across all lines.
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