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NIG
NIG is a insurance based in Leeds, founded 2005; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts for...
NIG
We specialise entirely in business insurance and trade exclusively through brokers. Find out more about how NIG operates.
General information
Firm type
Insurance
Year founded
2005
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Leeds
Corporate office
The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds, LS1 4AZ, United Kingdom
Additional offices
Churchill Court, Westmoreland Road, Bromley, United Kingdom · 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom · 10 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2NU, United Kingdom
Principals
Sonya Bryson
Managing Director of Commercial Lines
Ken Norgrove
CEO of RSA UK & International
Charles Brindamour
CEO of Intact Financial Corporation
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does NIG distribute its insurance products?
NIG sells exclusively through independent insurance brokers. It does not operate direct-to-consumer channels or digital-only sales platforms. Its NIG First program provides enhanced service and support to top-tier independent brokers.
What is NIG's relationship with Intact Financial Corporation?
Intact Financial Corporation is NIG's ultimate parent company. It acquired NIG in 2024 as part of its purchase of Direct Line Group's commercial lines operations (per RSA, 2024). RSA Insurance, a subsidiary of Intact, is the direct parent entity.
Which commercial insurance lines does NIG underwrite?
NIG offers 23 product lines focused on UK SMEs, including Commercial Combined, Motor Fleet, Property Owners, Construction Combined, Cyber Cover, and trade-specific packages such as Motor Trade One. Products are designed for broker placement rather than standardized direct sale.
Where does NIG's underwriting capacity originate?
Underwriting capacity flows from Intact Financial Corporation, a Canadian P&C insurer with significant North American scale. Prior to 2024, capacity was provided by Direct Line Insurance Group. Intact is one of Canada's largest property and casualty insurers.
What philanthropic structures are associated with NIG?
NIG has historical links to the Direct Line Group Community Fund through its former parent. Under current ownership, the Intact Health Resilience Initiative serves as the group's primary philanthropic vehicle.
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