Blenheim Syndicate 5886’s Property Treaty account divides relatively evenly between North American and International business. The majority of the book is property catastrophe excess loss reinsurance, particularly that of regional and specialist companies worldwide.
The North American account, where Syndicate 5886 is an important market-leader, comprises mainly mutual, regional insurance companies with which the underwriters have long-standing relationships. These companies typically focus on rural areas, writing personal lines and, in some cases, farms and small commercial business.
The International account has a large UK, Europe, Australasia, and Japan content, but it also serves clients across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
For 2019 the expected split of the Property Treaty account by income and exposure is approximately as follows;


Our Underwriters

John Hamblin
Active Underwriter

Nick Destro
Senior Underwriter – North America

Mark Wilson
Senior Underwriter – International

Simon Dean
Underwriter – International

Geraldine McMillan
Underwriter – International

Michael O’Sullivan
Assistant Underwriter – International

Alasdair Rykens
Underwriter – North America

Andrew Swain
Underwriting Assistant – North America