Oxford Insurance Brokers - Lloyd's Specialty Broker Platform

Oxford Insurance Brokers – Lloyd’s Specialty Broker Platform

Lloyd's Broker Platform Supporting 20 Years of Growth to $250M GWP

Oxford Insurance Brokers is a UK-based Lloyd's broker specializing in professional indemnity, property, general liability, marine and energy. Part of the broader Oxford Insurance Group alongside sister brands James Hampden International and MGB Insurance Brokers, Oxford had grown steadily over 20 years to place in excess of $250 million in gross written premium annually with a team of 125 insurance professionals. Operating within the competitive Lloyd's market, Oxford needed a digital platform that would support their specialist positioning while representing their significant market presence and credibility with Lloyd's underwriters and clients alike.

Client

Oxford Insurance Brokers

Date

2022

Project Type

Website | Websites

Technology

Professional website design and development, Content management system, Lloyd's broker-compliant hosting infrastructure, FCA regulatory compliance framework, Professional services sector security standards

Goals

Create a professional digital presence for a leading Lloyd's specialty broker. Showcase specialist expertise across professional indemnity, property, general liability, marine and energy sectors. Represent Oxford's 20-year track record and growth to $250 million in annual gross written premium. Establish credibility with Lloyd's underwriters, clients, and potential corporate partners. Support a team of 125 professionals with a platform that reflects their market standing. Position Oxford Insurance Brokers within the broader Oxford Insurance Group structure including sister brands James Hampden and MGB. Create a digital foundation supporting continued growth and potential strategic opportunities.

KPIs

Professional website launch for established Lloyd's broker with $250M annual GWP. Specialist sectors clearly presented (professional indemnity, property, general liability, marine and energy). 20-year growth story and track record effectively communicated. Team of 125 professionals represented appropriately. Integration within Oxford Insurance Group brand architecture. Lloyd's market credibility established through professional digital presence. Platform supporting business development and corporate opportunities leading to successful integration with Ardonagh Specialty/Price Forbes in 2023.

Process

Discovery phase focused on understanding Lloyd's broker positioning and specialist market sectors. Information architecture designed around core specialisms: professional indemnity, property, general liability, marine and energy. Professional design developed appropriate for $250M GWP Lloyd's operation with 125 professionals. Content highlighting 20-year growth trajectory and market credibility. Brand architecture accommodating Oxford Insurance Brokers within broader Group structure. Technical implementation ensuring professional presentation suitable for Lloyd's market standards. Platform built to support both day-to-day business operations and strategic corporate development activities.

Results

Oxford Insurance Brokers launched with a professional digital platform at https://oxfordinsurancebrokers.co.uk/ that effectively represented their position as a leading Lloyd's specialty broker. The website showcased their $250 million GWP business across professional indemnity, property, general liability, marine and energy. The platform supported Oxford through continued growth and strategic development. In 2022, Ardonagh Specialty announced the acquisition of Oxford Insurance Group, with the transaction completing in March 2023. Oxford's 125 people and brands became part of Ardonagh Specialty (which includes Price Forbes), London's largest independent broking group with $7 billion in total premiums. The website now redirects to Price Forbes, marking successful integration into the Ardonagh Specialty family.