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Novus Underwriting

Overview

A market defining warranty and affinity underwriting business, built on relationships, driven by insight and powered by emerging technologies. Deliberately different, we create smart, scalable schemes with bespoke wordings and fast access to A-rated capacity, helping our partners stay ahead. 

Regions covered

Worldwide

Products

Choose a product:

Mobile Device Protection

Overview

From smartphones to laptops, today’s technology goes everywhere, and so should the protection behind it. We offer tailored coverage for a wide range of portable devices, helping clients manage the rising cost of repairs and replacements with ease. 

Risk Appetite

Our carriers have an appetite for the latest in portable tech, with coverage options for: 

  • Mobile phones
  • iPads and tablets
  • Laptops
  • Cameras

Service Highlights

A-rated Carriers

We partner with a panel of trusted, A-rated carriers, ready to support scalable, global schemes with confidence.

Fast Quote Delivery

We understand that with multiple stakeholders in the value chain, we need to react quickly. Our quotes are delivered without delay.

Experienced Team

With decades of experience specifically in the Schemes market, we have the knowledge and expertise to support you.

Extended Vehicle Warranty

Overview

Our largest product line, backed by decades of specialist underwriting expertise, Vehicle Warranty offers an insurer backed solution for the manufacturer or importer for New Vehicle Extended Warranty, or for used vehicles to complement an ‘Approved Used’ vehicle programme. 

Risk Appetite

We cover a broad range of vehicle types, including hybrid and electric, we are a leading MGA in the Extended Vehicle Warranty market. 

  • A wide range of vehicle types, including agricultural vehicles, trucks and cars
  • Flexible warranty period
  • Global coverage
  • Additional motor products, including Alloy, Scratch and Dent, Misfuelling

Service highlights

Bespoke Wordings

Off the shelf does not work for us. We always look to create bespoke wordings to provide clients with competitive advantage.

Global Reach

We underwrite business globally, and have offices in the UK, Europe and Asia.

Quality Data

Supported by first class operating models and in-house actuarial analysis, we manage business efficiently and profitably.

GAP Insurance

Overview

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance protects your customers against a financial shortfall in the event of a total loss due to fire, theft, accident or physical damage of the vehicle. 

Scheme Appetite & Covers

Here are just some of the GAP solutions we provide: 

  • Return to Value
  • Vehicle Replacement Cover
  • Lease Cover
  • Return to Invoice
  • Finance Cover

Service Highlights

Speed to Market

We move fast – from opportunity to bound risk in a matter of weeks, our agile approach means more results.

Data and Analytics

Our in-house actuarial expertise gives us the insight to manage schemes profitably and sustainably.

Claims

With dedicated claims specialists on hand, you and your clients get expert guidance when it matters most.

Affinity Programs

Overview

Whether success for an Affinity Scheme is attracting new members or enhancing the loyalty of existing members with new programmes, we have the flexibility, knowledge and relationships to deliver a bespoke solution.  

Risk Appetite

Whether your aim is to drive acquisition or boost loyalty, we have the expertise to deliver bespoke affinity schemes that work. 

  • Dental implants cover
  • Golfers' programmes
  • Credit card enhancements
  • Membership benefits
  • Ticket cancellation

Service Highlights

Experienced Team

With decades of experience specifically in the Schemes market, we have the knowledge and expertise to support you.

Transparency

We always provide a full breakdown of every programme we operate, providing real visibility and insight to you and your clients.

Global Reach

We underwrite business globally, and have offices in the UK, Europe and Asia.

Appliance Warranty

Overview

From kitchen essentials to home entertainment systems, we understand the appliance warranty market inside out. Our solutions offer peace of mind for consumers and a competitive advantage for partners.  

Risk Appetite

We have a broad appetite for Appliance Warranty business and examples of our expertise include: 

  • Fridges and freezers
  • Hobs and ovens
  • Dishwashers
  • Washing machines and tumble dryers
  • Televisions and home cinema systems
  • Audio equipment

Service Highlights

A-rated Carriers

We partner with a panel of trusted, A-rated carriers, ready to support scalable, global schemes with confidence.

Independently Owned

We are fiercely independent. We are driven by mutual success and not by the demands of external shareholders.

Fast Quote Delivery

We understand that with multiple stakeholders in the value chain, we need to react quickly. Our quotes are delivered without delay.

Financial Protection Products

Overview

Financial Protection products provide customers with peace of mind in the event of an unexpected life event which could affect their livelihood. Whether they are homeowners, tenants or landlords needing a bespoke solution, we have a product to suit. 

Risk Appetite

Below is just a flavour of our Financial Protection appetite. If you have a bespoke opportunity, we are eager to discuss it: 

  • Income protection
  • Bill payer protection
  • Mortgage payment protection
  • Rental deposit waiver

Service Highlights

Quality Data

Supported by first class operating models and in-house actuarial analysis, we manage business efficiently and profitably.

Technical Knowledge

We only hire the best talent in the market, with the expertise and know-how of the sectors we operate in

Fast Quote Delivery

We understand that with multiple stakeholders in the value chain, we need to react quickly. Our quotes are delivered without delay.

Furniture Warranty

Overview

Furnishing a home can be expensive, often running into tens of thousands of pounds. Securing a warranty that goes beyond the manufacturer's standard coverage is a smart choice, offering you not only added protection but invaluable peace of mind. 

Risk Appetite

We can deploy capital to enhance earnings and competitive advantage for retailers as we have solutions for a broad range of household furnishings, including: 

  • Tables
  • Beds and mattresses
  • Bedroom furniture
  • Chairs
  • Sofas

Service Highlights

A-rated Carriers

We partner with a panel of trusted, A-rated carriers, ready to support scalable, global schemes with confidence.

Independently Owned

We are fiercely independent. We are driven by mutual success and not by the demands of external shareholders.

Bespoke Wordings

Off the shelf does not work for us. We always look to create bespoke wordings to provide clients with competitive advantage.

Head of Underwriting

Grant McMorrow

Head of Underwriting, Warranty & Affinity

Grant McMorrow

Grant McMorrow is Head of Underwriting, Warranty & Affinity at Novus Underwriting. Grant specialises in sourcing, underwriting and managing multiple product lines across the broad spectrum of ‘specialist consumer products’ for our various capacity partners, focusing predominantly on warranty style business.

Grant previously worked within the Lloyd’s market, working for multiple managing agencies spanning the last 13 years. In that time he helped manage and develop multiple key relationships in the warranty space – helping the book to grow to one of the largest within Lloyd’s.

Testimonials

We have a long standing and trusted partnership with the team at Novus. They have the relationships to develop new opportunities on a global basis and the underwriting discipline to ensure long term value for all.

Dren Rasaj, Head B2B2C Partner Business & Innovation / Non-Life - Helvetia Versicherungen (Hauptsitz)

As a niche specialty reinsurance broker, we need reliable and professional business partners that create value, together with an approach focused on teamwork. With a strong presence in Asia, Novus Underwriting has such qualities, with knowledgeable and experienced people who exceed expectations.

Peter Choy, Executive Chairman of Sinoasia Alliance Group Limited

Contact Novus

Have a question or want to start a conversation? We are here to help. Let’s talk.

Address

The Monument Building, 11 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8AF