Our history

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Lumleys is one of the oldest family run insurance businesses and has innovated successfully in the insurance sector globally for over a century. This means we have the experience and resource to help our partner clients improve profitability.

Our history is full of identifying new insurance opportunities and being bold to lead change. Since 1902, Lumleys has innovated around the globe:

  • As brokers, with 112 offices world wide
  • As insurers, we were one of the largest and most profitable insurers in both Australia and New Zealand with over $1 billion GWP
  • As third party administrators
  • As developers of niche insurance businesses
  • As insurance investor partners
  • As the leading experts in Add On's, Value Add's and Non-Risk Income

Lumleys have a well-established track record for ‘firsts’

  • The first UK insurance company into Australia with a Lloyds binding authority
  • The first to create and sell motor warranties to UK motor traders
  • The first let property insurance provider to letting agents and brokers
  • The first tenant assessment service
  • The first specialists in Add On's, Value Add's & Non Risk Income
  • The first to incorporate forensic coding within an insurance policy
  • The first to deliver digital customer communication strategies within UK insurance companies

“There is no doubt that Lumley Jacobs have helped us improve our services to both clients and brokers and this has contributed to our excellent growth in overall revenue.”

Barry O’Neill, CEO, Home & Legacy
Home & Legacy

“Lumley Jacobs should be a first port of call for any insurer looking to grow their non-risk or ancillary income.”

Groupama
Groupama

“We were keen to differentiate our proposition and provide ‘additional value’ for our customers; Lumley Jacobs delivered a fresh and innovative approach to doing just this.”

Simon Townsend, MD Leisure, Towergate
Towergate

“We believe forensic coding, which is a proven theft deterrent, will give our policyholders added peace of mind and working with Lumley Jacobs has been both productive and fun. They bring innovation into insurance and we look forward to continue to working together for many years to come.”

Mike Tyler, CEO, Tradewise Insurance
Tradewise Insurance

“Lumley Jacobs have proved that there is still plenty of space for new thinking in our sector and has provided a unique way of increasing our brand awareness.”

Chartis
Chartis

“Lumley Jacobs helped us to find an innovative way to improve our relationship with our customers which also added to our bottom line.”

Allianz
Allianz

“Working with Lumley Jacobs helps us to stay ahead of competitors and build a better relationship with our customers.”

Nick Baker, Director of Products and Marketing, Carole Nash
Carole Nash

“Lumleys and AXA have successfully worked together for over a quarter of a century.”

AXA
AXA

“Lumley Jacobs enabled us to give our customers that little bit extra that helps build our client relationships.”

Jubilee Group
Jubilee Group