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Thatched property: who writes it?

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What underwriters will focus on

Thatched property with occupancy, use and rebuild value still to establish, so these are provisional approaches. Underwriters will focus on fire exposure, thatch condition, chimney and stove arrangements, electrical inspections and specialist reinstatement costs.

Where to start

  1. Pen UnderwritingSpecialist property MGA route worth approaching for non-standard construction, subject to the property's use and thatch eligibility.
  2. Vasek InsuranceProperty-focused MGA worth testing for a domestic or let property requiring non-standard construction cover.
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Pen UnderwritingMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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QBE; Endurance Worldwide Insurance; Hadron UK Insurance; Tokio Marine Kiln (varies by product) Source

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Quote online (own portal), Quote online via software house, Submit to underwriter · Pen Central, Acturis, Open GI Source

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Specialist property MGA route worth approaching for non-standard construction, subject to the property's use and thatch eligibility.
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Check thatch acceptance, occupancy restrictions, fire precautions and any survey requirements.

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Vasek InsuranceMGAStrong fit★ Specialist appetite
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Property-focused MGA worth testing for a domestic or let property requiring non-standard construction cover.
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Confirm thatched roofs are eligible for the relevant product; check heating conditions and rebuild limits.

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UK markets that write thatched property risks

We found 185 UK markets that write thatched property risks: 47 insurers, 115 MGAs and 23 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Pen Underwriting, Vasek Insurance.

Top 10 markets for thatched property risks

  1. Pen Underwriting (MGA)
  2. Vasek Insurance (MGA)
  3. Chubb (Insurer)
  4. RSA (Insurer)
  5. Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (Insurer)
  6. Generation Insurance (MGA)
  7. Elitium Specialty (MGA)
  8. QBE (Insurer)
  9. Travelers (Insurer)
  10. AIG (Insurer)

Placing notes

Fire is the overriding concern, so chimney condition, sweeping frequency, spark arrestors, wiring age and wood burner use are all examined. Thatch type, age and any fire retardant treatment also feature.

Also known as

thatched cottage, thatched roof home, reed or straw thatch property

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