Fee and commission income (1999):
Fee and commission income (1999):
£37.7m
Pre-tax profit (1999):
(£3.5m)
Head office:
Knolly's House
9-13 Byward Street
London
EC3R 5AS
Tel: 020 7712 7500
Fax: 020 7712 1212
website: www.bradstockgroup.com
Company history:
The group was formed in 1959 and floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1985. It provides direct insurance, employee benefits and personal financial advice to corporate and high-net-worth customers.It has a 12-strong UK branch network. The Bradstock Group's main strength is in the medium-sized company market.
In recent years the group has acquired a number of specialist brokers, including professional indemnity brokers.
These include Bradstock Hamilton, a leading bloodstock insurance broker; Insurex Exposure, a broker specialising in insurance cover for conferences; Jensen Dickens, a leading marine transit broker, and Hayward Till & Co, a warranty insurance broker.
From an initial presence in aviation, marine and non-marine risks in the London market, the reinsurance and international wholesale group has diversified its presence into North American clients and into other lines.
In October 1995, the group formed a joint venture with Hong Leong Group, one of Malaysia's largest companies.
Bradstock's associate company is one of the most profitable insurance brokers in the Far East.
Main lines of business:
Professional indemnity, warranty, marine cargo, road haulage, UK commercial, events insurance.
Number of UK branches:
12
Number of employees (average for 1999):
400
