At a reception for London and north European brokers in London this week deputy managing director Paul Jennings said the new Singapore office should be operational by February 2007, initially as a representative office but subsequently as a full branch office within two years. However, all underwriting would continue to be undertaken centrally from North of England’s UK head office in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
According to Mr Jennings, “As with our Athens and Hong Kong regional offices, the Singapore office will deal with aspects of service that benefit from face-to-face contact.” Underwriting and routine claims-handling will continue to be dealt with at our UK headquarters, leaving us free to meet Far East members at short notice and provide the best combination of service and value.”