Gerling UK

Gerling General Insurance Company is one of the world's leading industrial and commercial insurers.

Part of the Gerling Insurance Holdings, GGIC provides a comprehensive global programme of insurance coverage: UK and International Property, Energy, Aviation and Special Risks, Liability, Engineering, Motor Fleet, US Casualty, Marine Cargo & Fine Art, PI, E & O, D & O, Political Risk, Kidnap and Ransom and Risk Management.

GGIC now incorporates Gerling at Lloyds specialising in Accident & Health. Parent company Gerling Insurance Holdings was established in 1904 with Headquarters in Cologne. A truly global operation with representation in 32 countries worldwide and nearly 12,000 employees.

With Group Premium Income of 8.5 Billion US Dollars, and Funds under Management of 27.1 Billion US Dollars, the group enjoys a Standard & Poors AA- rating.

Our mission is:

Core values for our company:

Foundation and History

Gerling is the only insurance company in the world of a comparable size which remains a family enterprise. Rolf Gerling, the founder's grandson, is majority shareholder and chairman of the supervisory board.

Over the decades, the company has maintained its financial independence as well as its individual approach to business. Long-standing tradition and a proven track record characterize Gerling's corporate culture today and set it apart from other insurers.

Identity and Culture

Gerling has insured its clients against diverse risks for almost 100 years. The company's unique standing is to a large extent shaped by its history.

1904 Robert Gerling founds his first insurance venture.
1954 Hans Gerling establishes Gerling Global Re.
1991 Dr Rolf Gerling welcomes Deutsche Bank as a 30% shareholder whilst retaining 70%.
1994 The amalgamation of Gerling and Namur sets the pace in global credit insurance.
1997 Gerling Global Financial Products is launched to service our growing activities in alternative risk transfer.
1999 Gerling acquire Lloyd's Syndicate 1206 - Owen & Wilby - to form a new GERLING AT LLOYD'S LTD. This was a highly significant strategic part of our overall plan to position Gerling General Insurance Company as one of the major insurers in the UK market. This move places us at the heart of the London rating engine and an immediate facility for International Accident and Health. A key part in the jigsaw to provide a truly cross-class service to the clients of our brokers.

Gerling Global Programmes

Gerling UK Ltd
50 Fenchurch Street
London EC3M 3LE
Tel: 020 7696 8099

www.gerling.co.uk

A Sample of our Capacities

  • UK Property
 Up to £125m PML
  • International Property
 Up to $155m PML
  • Energy
    • Onshore
    • Offshore
Up to $50m EML per risk
Up to $40m per risk
  • Engineering
 Up to £30m
Liability
  • UK/International
 $100m
  • North American Casualty
 $50m
  • Professional Indemnity
    • USA domiciled risks
    • Rest of the world
$10m
£20m
  • Directors and Officers
 £25m
Financial Institutions
  • Bond
 $20m
  • Computer Crime
 £16m
  • Primary Bankers PI
 £2m
  • Excess Bankers PI
 £10m
  • Commercial Crime
 £10m
Marine Cargo
  • Per risk, up to
 $50m
Fine Art
  • Per risk, up to
 $100m
Motor Vehicle
  • Own Vehicle Damage
 Market value
  • Third Party Property Damage
 £5m
  • Third Party Personal Injury
 Unlimited

SOME OF GERLING UK'S MAJOR ACCOUNTS

Chemicals
BASF
Hoechst
ICI		 Pharmaceuticals
GlaxoWellcome
SmithKline Beecham
Media
Associated Newspapers
Virgin
Reuters 		 Telecoms
Vodaphone
Racal
Cable & Wireless
Engineering
Siemens
GKN
GEC		 Construction
Balfour Beatty
Kvaerner
Infrastructure/Utilities
North West Water
Railtrack		 Financial Institutions
HSBC
Barclays Bank
Nat West Bank / Lombard Bank
Food and Drink
Associated British Food
Irish Dairy Board
Tate & Lyle