Ryan Patterson joins HK
Posted Jan, 2024Ryan Patterson has joined Harman Kemp after 12 years...
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HK hires Paul Davis!
Posted Dec, 2023Paul Davis has joined HK as an Executive Director. Paul was previously Managing Director of Oxford Insurance Brokers before its sale to the Ardonaugh Group.
CEO Peter Slade commented, this is significant appointment for us at HK. Paul brings...
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HK welcomes Darryl Papper!
Posted Nov, 2023Darryl Papper has joined HK as Director of Transportation. He joins from Besso where he held a similar position.
CEO Peter Slade said we are delighted to have Darryl on board. He brings a wealth of experience in the...
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Alan Rixon appointed to the Board!
Posted Jul, 2023Alan Rixon joins the HK Board with effect from 1st August subject to regulatory approval.
Peter Slade commented “There is no doubting Alan’s experience and as the Company embarks on a period of significant growth, Alan’s knowledge will...
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HK solves insurance obstacle in Guam
Posted Feb, 2023Harman Kemp North America Ltd, led by Alan Rixon and team are proud to have worked with Local Broker AM insurance in order to have placed the Transportation Liability insurance with Lloyd’s of London Underwriters to enable this project to...
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Posted Sep, 2022Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family and the whole nation during this very sad time of mourning.
We will be closed on Monday 19th September 2022 in honour of our late Monarch Queen Elizabeth II,...
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Mike Bender joins HK!
Posted May, 2022Mike Bender has joined HK and is appointed to the Board of both the Lloyd’s Broker and the Holding Company subject to regulatory approval.
Mike joins from Assured Partners London where he was Managing Director of the International...
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David Langham retires
Posted Mar, 2022David Langham has retired from HK on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
David began his working life as a 17 year old in 1974 at Glanville Enthoven and followed Geoff Kemp’s journey from there to Frizzell and onward to...
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50 and Fabulous
Posted Feb, 2022Wishing our very own accounts lady a very special day from all your friends at HK
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HK helps lead the way with Future of Lloyd’s initiative
Posted Jun, 2021
Harman Kemp North America Limited are proud to announce that we are the first Lloyd’s Broker to be completely signed up and ready to go live on the new Lloyd’s Delegated Contract Manager (DCM) platform.
This platform...
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St Patrick’s day quiz
Posted Mar, 2021The winners of our St Patricks quiz are Caroline Schofield and Phil Morgan, congratulations to you both, and a big congratulations to everyone that joined in and made it an event to be remembered… and the best dressed goes to...
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Lloyd's Room Re-opens
Posted Sep, 2020
Lloyd's re-opened the doors to the Underwriting Room today, 1st September 2020 after closing in March this year as the City of London when into COVID-19 lockdown.
Here Alan Rixon gets the first stamp down courtesy of...
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Posted Mar, 2020Please note that in line with the guidance issued by the UK Government, with effect from Wednesday 18th March 2020, the employees of Harman Kemp will be working from home until further notice.
However the Company remains open for...
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HKNAL’s new Cyber Liability offering
Posted Jan, 2020We are pleased to announce that HKNAL can offer Cyber Liability Coverage up to a maximum of USD 2,000,000 any one Certificate, any one Insured and in all including costs and expenses.
If you are interested, please get in touch...
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Latest News
Posted Nov, 2019US: Reminder - workers' compensation coverage not permissible in California
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Happy Halloween
Posted Oct, 2019Happy Halloween from Harman Kemp
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New wind deductible buyback facility
Posted Oct, 2019We are pleased to announce that HKNAL has instant access to a Wind Deductible Buyback facility for US business underwritten by Lloyd’s.
The maximum limit / exposure we can consider is US$1,000,000.
The minimum deductible is either US$5,000 or US$10,000...
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Lorraine Wood joins HK
Posted Oct, 2018Lorraine Wood has joined HK as Operations Director. She joins from THB where she was a Director of the Worldwide Property Division.
CEO Peter Slade said "This is something of a coup for HK. Having someone of Lorraine's calibre on board...
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Alan Rixon joins HK
Posted Apr, 2018Alan Rixon has joined HK from Ropner Insurance Services effective from Tuesday 3rd April 2018.
CEO Peter Slade commented, "Having fought off several suitors, we are delighted that Alan has chosen to join us here at HK.
We look forward...
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Keith Hodgett joins HK
Posted Aug, 2017Keith Hodgett has joined HK from Endeavour Insurance Services effective 1st August 2017.
CEO Peter Slade commented "We are delighted to welcome Keith to the Company. His huge wealth of experience will add considerable strength to our broking team."
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Board appointments at HKH
Posted Apr, 2017With immediate effect, Nigel Moorhouse and Roy Williams have joined Peter Slade and Allan Clow on the Board of Harman Kemp Holdings Ltd., in non-executive roles.
Nigel Moorhouse will act as Chairman.
Nigel has held a variety of senior roles within...
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Harman Kemp Announcement
Posted Feb, 2017Press Release 24th February 2017
Harman Kemp Holdings buys whole Shareholding of Harman Kemp North America Ltd
Harman Kemp Holdings Ltd (HKH) has obtained 100% of the share capital of Harman Kemp North America Ltd...
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HK celebrates its 25th birthday!
Posted Nov, 2016HK threw a party to celebrate 25 years in business.
Thank you to everyone for your support and here’s to the next 25 years!
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Team US triumphs at NAPSLO
Posted Oct, 2016HK held a mini Ryder Cup at the recent NAPSLO convention in Atlanta, with the US team coming out on top by the narrowest of margins.
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New Flood Market For Condos
Posted Apr, 2016In response to NFIP rate increase and recent private flood legislation, HK has established a Lloyd's market specifically targeting condominiums.
It provides a primary $5m limit for condos with a TIV of up to $50m and utilises a NFIP compliant...
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Lloyd's announces 2015 results
Posted Mar, 2016
The Lloyd’s market made a pre-tax profit of £2.1billion, and recorded a 90.0% combined ratio and a return on capital of 9.1% for 2015. Read more >>
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Paul Seymour joins HK
Posted Oct, 2015CEO Peter Slade commented "We welcome Paul on board. He will bring considerable experience to the broking team."
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Lloyd's reports 2015 interim results
Posted Sep, 2015The Lloyd’s market made a pre-tax profit of £1.19 billion, and recorded a Combined Ratio of 89.5% and a return on capital of 10.7% in the...
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HK receives Lloyd's Coverholder plaque
Posted Sep, 2015Hank Watkins, President of Lloyd's North America, presented David Langham and Peter Slade with a Lloyd's Coverholder plaque today.
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HK welcomes Robert Campbell
Posted Jun, 2015Robert Campbell has joined HK from Endeavour Insurance Services where he held the position of Operations Director. Robert was a founder member of EIS.
CEO Peter Slade comments "Robert is a significant hire for HK. He is very well respected...
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First visitor to the new office!
Posted May, 2015Ian McCallister of QBE, whose office is across the street, delivers a neighbourly bowl of sugar on our first day.
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HK HAS MOVED!!
Posted May, 2015Please make a note of our new address:
Harman Kemp North America Ltd
140 Fenchurch Street
London
EC3M 6BL
Our telephone and fax numbers remain unchanged
Telephone: +44 20 7782 0537
Fax: +44 20 7782 0538
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HK at the Races
Posted Feb, 2015HK entertained CK Specialty of San Jose, California and Sherwood, Oregon and the Atrium Syndicate at Fontwell Park and made the presentation to Nicky Henderson’s stables, trainers of Chapel Hall, winner of the 4.50pm race.
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Party Time at HK!
Posted Dec, 2014There was plentiful festive spirit, beer and wine at the HK Xmas Party last week.
A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all of you from all of us.
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Paul Cannon joins HK
Posted Mar, 2014Paul Cannon has joined HK from Marsh and brings a portfolio of transportation business with him.
Managing Director, Peter Slade, commented "Paul's arrival enhances our expertise in the transportation arena. We now boast one of the best teams in the...
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HK welcomes Graham Pickering
Posted Oct, 2012Harman Kemp is delighted to welcome Graham Pickering who has joined the team on 1st October 2012 as an Associate Director.
Managing Director, Peter Slade, commented “Graham Pickering brings a wealth of experience along with a solid portfolio of...
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HK welcomes new employee
Posted Apr, 2012Gertie the Goldfish has joined the team reporting directly to David Langham..
Her outstanding ability for swimming round and round in circles is seen as a key attribute for a successful career in insurance.
Gertie commented "It is a great...
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HK enter Amlin Charity Karting Day
Posted Jul, 2011HK's team, 'The Thirst & The Furious', achieved mid table respectability in Amlin's Charity Karting Day earlier this month. A creditable performance given the difficult wet conditions allied to a severe lack of experience and talent!
The Thirst and The...
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Management changes at HK
Posted Jan, 2011The New Year has ushered in management changes at Harman Kemp. Peter Slade takes the helm as Managing Director, while Paul Pentecost moves to the role of Non-Executive Chairman.
Linda Miklevicz becomes an Associate Director and will be more involved...
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Paul Pentecost at 60!
Posted Dec, 2010Paul Pentecost turned 60 yesterday.
There are many that thought that he wouldn't make, but here is the proof in pictures.
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HK places new Fine Arts and Jewellers Block facility
Posted Jun, 2010This new facility, placed with Lloyd's underwriters, will accept fine art and jewellers block risks up to a limit of $5,000,000.
Fine arts and antiques can include private collections, museums, dealers, auctioneers, valuers and restorers, coin and stamp collections and dealers....
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HK places crop insurance for licensed marijuana growers
Posted Mar, 2010HK, on behalf of CK Specialty Insurance Associates Inc., has expanded an existing Binding Authority underwritten by Lloyd's Underwriters, to cover crop insurance for licensed growers of marijuana.
CK Specialty has successfully written property and general liability coverages for medical...
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Paul Lowry rejoins HK
Posted Feb, 2010Paul Lowry has rejoined the Company and, alongside Mark Gadd, will work primarily in our core Binding Authority area. They will both also service the commercial property business that comes into our brokerage area.
We are pleased to welcome Paul...
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