Howden subsidiary Aston Lark has acquired the commercial direct marine trade book from Navigators & General (N&G), part of Zurich UK, in order to expand its range of insurance products for the marine community.
According to the firm, the acquisition of the commercial direct marine trade book from N&G will allow Aston Lark, together with its Haven Knox-Johnston brand, to offer insurance to businesses of all shapes and sizes, active across the entire spectrum of the marine industry. From marinas and boatyards to chandleries and boat repairers, Aston Lark will be able to provide a full range of insurance solutions to the marine industry.
N&G’s commercial marine products and underwriting capacity remain unchanged. N&G will continue to offer commercial marine products to customers through insurance brokers, alongside its specialist cover for pleasure craft.
Joining Aston Lark to chart these new waters is experienced marine trades underwriter Mike Jeffrey, who joins directly from Navigators & General where he was responsible for the insurer’s commercial direct business. Prior to his current position, Jeffrey spent nearly sixteen years at GJW Direct where he was a direct marine trade insurance manager.
Steve Hook, head of marine for Aston Lark, said: “We’re really excited to welcome Mike to Aston Lark. As an experienced marine trades underwriter, he will continue to look after his clients as he has done for many years and help us widen the range of insurance products and solutions for businesses that service the marine industry. This acquisition reinforces our strong business relationship with Navigators & General.”
