Locations

Hardy Underwriting Asia Pte Ltd is an MGA coverholder company, which trades on behalf of Hardy Syndicate 382.

The establishment of Hardy Underwriting Asia Pte Ltd ("Hardy Asia") within the Lloyd's Asia platform recognises the growing significance of the Asia Pacific economies generally, and the ability of local markets to retain increasing amounts of insurance and reinsurance risk. As such, the development of Hardy Asia is a key part of the group's strategy. This strategy is focused around experienced local underwriters as well as building on existing relationships in the region.

Focus

Underwriting commenced in December 2010. The initial focus is providing property treaty solutions across Asia (excluding Japan), along with associated reinsurance protections for key clients. Building on this core account, Hardy Asia will look to develop all of the Hardy group's traditional classes where there is a demand for those lines and we are able to add genuine value to both brokers and clients. This is most likely to include the following business areas:

• Property treaty
• Direct and facultative property - excess layers for large industrial and commercial risks
• Construction and engineering
• Terrorism
• Financial institutions
• Accident and health
• Marine and aviation