What Kerry London Ltd does

Kerry London Ltd is an FCA-authorised (firm registration 308255) independent commercial insurance broker registered as a Lloyd's Broker, founded in 1986 by Joe Kelliher and headquartered at 5th Floor, 40 Lime Street in the City of London, with additional offices in Twickenham and Watford. The firm places insurance on behalf of mid-market UK businesses across eight primary verticals: construction (its founding specialism), manufacturing, property owners and investors, sports and leisure, professional services, emergency and healthcare services, retail and wholesale, and private clients, serving clients such as A.H. Nicholls & Sons, Hill Group, Powerday, ARRK Ltd, and the League Managers Association.

The product portfolio spans more than 40 lines including Construction Insurance (Contractors All Risks, Contract Works, Project Insurance, Latent Defects, Environmental Impairment, JCT Non-Negligence), Liability, Property, Business Interruption, Marine Cargo, Trade Credit, Motor and Fleet, Management Risks (Professional Indemnity, D&O, Cyber, Brand Reputation, Efficacy), Terrorism via Pool Re, Medical Malpractice, Private Ambulance, Event Cancellation and Personal Accident cover. Underlying delivery is a sector-specialist account management model in which each client is assigned a personal account manager handling the full lifecycle from initial risk review through placement and in-house claims handling, supported by access to Lloyd's of London plus major insurers (Allianz, Aviva, AXA, Chubb, Hiscox, QBE, Tokio Marine HCC, Zurich) and a partnership with LOREGA for complex loss-assessor claims work.

The revenue model is commission-based brokerage on a recurring annual billing cadence, with pricing determined per risk by insurer appetite and coverage scope; marketing and top-of-funnel demand are generated through long-standing trade association partnerships (including a 75-year relationship with the National Federation of Demolition Contractors plus CONSTRUCT, ABC, FETA, BITA and TLICN), the 'Reinforced' newsletter, and direct enterprise field sales. Kerry London is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kelliher Insurance Group, which employs over 150 people across London and the South East; the firm has no disclosed funding, M&A activity, or international expansion.

Name

Kerry London Ltd

Legal name

Kerry London Limited

Website

https://kerrylondon.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kerry London is an FCA-authorised independent Lloyd's insurance broker placing specialist cover for UK mid-market businesses across construction, manufacturing, property, sports and leisure, professional services, emergency healthcare, retail, and private clients, with three offices and over 100 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421), Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines) (FSAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reinsurance Brokerage (FSAEADAE), Reinsurance Claims, Accounting & Contract Administration (Broker Services) (FSAOAHAI)

Keywords

• Commercial insurance brokerage
• Lloyd's insurance broker
• Construction insurance specialists
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Commercial liability insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Brokerage Commissions: Commission income from insurers for placing business. As an independent broker, Kerry London places insurance with multiple insurers including Lloyd's markets, major insurers (AXA, Zurich, Aviva, etc.) and niche specialists, earning commissions on each policy placed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kerry London is an independent commercial insurance broker placing business with Lloyd's of London and a panel of major UK insurers on behalf of UK businesses. It provides one-to-one account management, sector-specialist advice across construction, manufacturing, property, sports and leisure, professional services, emergency services, and retail/wholesale, supported by an in-house claims team. Core products include construction, liability, property, motor and fleet, management risks (PI, D&O, cyber), marine, surety bonds, and private clients cover.

Product overview

Kerry London Ltd is an independent Lloyd's of London insurance broker offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and services. The core offering spans multiple insurance categories: Construction Insurance (including Contractors All Risks, Project Insurance, Latent Defects, and Trade Credit), Liability Insurance (Public, Products, Employers, and Property Owners), Property Insurance (Material Damage, Business Interruption, Stock, and Engineering), Motor Insurance (Fleet and Commercial Vehicle), Management Risks (Professional Indemnity, Directors & Officers, Cyber, Brand Reputation, and Efficacy), Marine Cargo and Goods in Transit, Trade Credit Insurance, Personal Accident, Event Cancellation, Medical Malpractice, Terrorism, Business Travel, and Private Clients services. The company operates as a Lloyd's Broker with access to Lloyd's markets and specialty insurers, providing both standard and specialist coverage for complex risks across construction, manufacturing, property, professional services, sports and leisure, emergency services, and retail sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Insurance Specialist insurance services for the construction industry covering contractors, house builders, civil engineers, roofers, scaffolders, demolition contractors and specialist/finishing trades, including Contract Works, Contractors All Risks, Project Insurance, Latent Defects, Environmental Impairment and Non-Negligence cover.
• Bonds (Surety Bonds)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance
• Cyber Insurance
• Fleet Insurance
• Property Insurance
• Liability Insurance
• Business Interruption Insurance
• Engineering Insurance
• Marine Cargo and Goods in Transit Insurance
• Trade Credit Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Event Cancellation Insurance
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Latent Defects Insurance
• Environmental Impairment Insurance
• Contract Works Insurance
• Contractors All Risks Insurance
• Project Insurance
• Machinery and Plant Insurance
• Stock Insurance
• Loss of Rent and Alternative Accommodation Insurance
• Restrictive Covenants Indemnity Insurance
• Loss Assessors Fee Indemnity Insurance
• Brand Reputation Insurance
• Efficacy Insurance
• Terrorism Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Product Recall Insurance
• Private Ambulance Insurance
• Commercial Vehicle Insurance
• Private Clients Insurance
• Non-Negligence Insurance (JCT 6.5.1)

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently handles claims right for customers first time

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lloyd's of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKerry London is a Lloyd's-registered broker with direct access to Lloyd's of London market. This accreditation allows them to place complex and specialist risks that standard brokers cannot access, providing competitive advantage in serving clients with challenging insurance needs.
• National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance partner to NFDC for 75 years, providing tailored cover for the UK demolition industry's leading professional membership body. Kerry London understands the specific needs of demolition contractors including hazardous waste removal and contractual obligations.
• CONSTRUCTcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade association partner for the specialist Concrete Structures industry representing 12,000 people. Projects worth over £1billion per annum. Kerry London provides bespoke insurance for contractors through traditional covers and performance bonds.
• Association of Brickwork Contractors (ABC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved insurance broker for ABC, a trade body representing specialist brickwork contractors across the UK. Kerry London offers comprehensive insurance advice tailored to brickwork contractors including employers' liability, public liability, professional indemnity, and bonds.
• British Irish Trading Alliance (BITA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsors for BITA, a non-profit organisation encouraging business relationships between Britain and Ireland. Kerry London offers full range of products and services to BITA members.
• Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for FETA, a trade organisation working with over 400 manufacturers, suppliers, installers and contractors within heating, ventilation, building control, refrigeration and air conditioning industries.
• The London Irish Construction Network (TLICN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKerry London has strong connection to the London Irish community and supports TLICN members' insurance needs. TLICN has over 200 member companies covering every aspect of the construction industry since 2009.
• LOREGAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with LOREGA for Loss Assessors Fee Indemnity Insurance claims handling. LOREGA provides full insurance claims handling service with local loss assessors who prepare claims and negotiate best settlements for policyholders.
• Kelliher Insurance GroupcoreOthersKerry London is part of the Kelliher Insurance Group which employs over 150 people across offices in London and the South-East. The group operates with shared values focused on personal service and industry expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Howden Insurance Brokers: One of the largest independent UK insurance brokers with Lloyd's market access and deep specialism in construction, manufacturing, and commercial lines. Closely comparable as a UK-headquartered independent broker targeting the same mid-market enterprise segments.
• Nexus Underwriting: Lloyd's-aligned specialty underwriting and broking group focused on construction, casualty, and commercial lines. Comparable as a UK specialty broker with similar sector expertise and Lloyd's-credentialed distribution.
• Towergate Insurance: Major UK commercial insurance broker with strong construction, property and SME specialism. Operates a similar direct-broker model with sector-focused account teams, making it a natural comparable for Kerry London.
• Sutton Winson: Long-established independent UK insurance broker serving construction, manufacturing and property clients. Comparable in size, sector focus, and 'specialist independent broker with personal service' positioning.
• Pen Underwriting: UK Lloyd's-aligned managing agent / broker providing specialist commercial and construction insurance. Comparable as a Lloyd's-credentialed specialty broker with similar product breadth and target client profile.
• Clear Insurance Management: Independent UK commercial insurance broker focused on construction, manufacturing, and property risks. Closely comparable in size, vertical specialism, and Lloyd's market access strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Aon (UK): Global risk and insurance broker with substantial UK commercial insurance operations. Comparable at the product and customer level, although operating at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Arthur J. Gallagher (UK): Global broker with a large UK commercial insurance practice, including construction and manufacturing. Comparable as an incumbent competitor with overlapping products but a much wider portfolio and geographic reach.
• Marsh (UK): Global insurance and risk advisory giant with strong UK commercial and construction practice. Comparable as a large incumbent that competes for the same enterprise clients but with a much broader service portfolio.
• Hiscox UK: Specialist insurer and Lloyd's market participant offering commercial, professional indemnity and cyber cover. Comparable on specialty commercial lines and Lloyd's market positioning, though operating as carrier-plus-broker.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KerryLondonLtd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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