THB underwriting arm gets go-ahead for new business

Unicorn Underwriting, the underwriting agency arm of THB group, has secured full delegated authority from Zurich Insurance to start underwriting property investors business.

The product known as Property UK, which was previously marketed by THB Risk Solutions on behalf of Zurich Insurance, has now been improved and transferred to Unicorn, along with full underwriting authority.

As part of the transfer, Jeff Gilbert has joined Unicorn from THB Risk Solutions and will act as one of two designated underwriters alongside James Truscott, managing director of Unicorn Underwriting.

Property UK will continue to be marketed by THB Risk Solutions on behalf of Unicorn, under an arm’s length agreement.

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