Filling gap in international private client insurance market

Partners& and Smith Brothers Insurance have announced a transatlantic partnership to fill a gap in the international private client market. Partners& has offices throughout the UK and Smith Brothers has offices throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. Mike Kelly of Ridgefield, Connecticut, is the practice leader, private client group at Smith Brother Insurance.

Estate and asset protection can often be complex, particularly when working across borders and between various insurers. Disparate policies may not work together and the lack of collaboration between brokers in different countries can cause confusion and leave clients exposed.

Partners& and Smith Brothers are committed to enhancing the experience clients have with insurance, ensuring their global assets are protected and should the worst happen, respond quickly and effectively. In times of uncertainty, clients are looking for exceptional service levels and advice they can trust. To address this, they have developed an international solution for wealthy individuals with homes and assets in multiple countries.

Darren Humphray, managing partner of private clients at Partners&, said, “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Smith Brothers. We’ve both built our business on providing friendly, professional service and expert advice focused on the needs of our clients. Insurance is a key part of what can be complex estate planning and it’s critical to take the time to understand clients and provide the right advice. Our aim is to ensure we listen to clients and collaborate with their advisers and determine exactly what they need (or don’t). Working together with Mike and the team at Smith Brothers, we can ensure our clients are protected, come what may.”

Smith Brothers Insurance is an independently operated, Top 100 Risk Management and Insurance broker in the United States. As family confidant and outsourced risk manager, it help families and businesses manage risk, protect assets and grow.

Founded in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1971 by brothers, Bob and Brian Smith, Smith Brothers Insurance has expanded to more than 250 professionals to help protect clients from risk and uncertainty.