Building Confidence in Construction Risk

Global expertise. Local insight. Bespoke insurance for complex construction risks across the UK, Ireland, and other global territories.

PHOENIX SPECIALITY

Phoenix Speciality is a Managing General Agent (MGA) dedicated to the construction sector. We provide innovative insurance solutions backed by deep underwriting expertise and exclusive capacity partnerships. Our mission is to enable confident project delivery through proactive risk assessment, professional underwriting, and agile support.

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KEY FEATURES

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Dedicated A Rated Capacity and Reinsurers
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Global Contractors Plant & Equipment (CPE) product
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Tailored policies for Annual and Single Project CAR and UK based CPE
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Strong broker relationships and trusted claims support via carefully selected partners
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WHO WE ARE

Phoenix Specialty is an independently owned MGA built by underwriters. Founded in 2024, we bring together decades of expertise in the construction sector, backed by the strength of global insurance partners and supported by a fast-growing international team.

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Our Mission

To become a trusted global construction MGA, delivering excellence through underwriting expertise, bespoke solutions, and enduring broker partnerships.

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Our Vision

To redefine construction risk through market-leading innovation, integrity, and service.

OUR VALUES

Excellence
Excellence

Always raising the bar in service and risk understanding.

Responsiveness
Responsiveness

Fast, clear, and accurate underwriting

Innovation
Innovation

Tech-driven, data-backed decision-making

Partnership-First
Partnership-First

Long-term relationships over quick wins

Integrity
Integrity

Transparent and fair in every interaction

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

A dedicated team of Underwriters focused on the construction sector. Proud to underwrite on behalf of AA- rated capacity as well as underwriters at Lloyd’s of London. We aspire to be the trusted partner for insurance risks in the construction sector with our valued broker partners.

Contractors Plant and Equipment

Contractors All Risk

WHY PHOENIX

Underwriting Led
Underwriting Led

Founded and driven by experienced underwriters, enabling fast and informed decisions.

Independent & Aligned
Independent & Aligned

Independently owned with no broker affiliations. Our focus is aligned with our capacity partners and clients.

Exclusive Capacity
Exclusive Capacity

Our A-rated Capacity partnerships allow us to write risks with confidence and consistency, across multiple territories.

Broker-first
Broker-first

We prioritize long-term broker relationships with those who value specialist support.

Global Reach, Local Insight
Global Reach, Local Insight

From Melbourne to London, our teams understand regional nuances and deliver international capabilities.

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Tim James
(CEO)

Tim has spent the majority of his career in the construction and engineering sector in a number of high profile market facing and leadership roles. He is a highly experienced business leader, with an accomplished track record of building, developing and managing UK and international insurance portfolios and distribution channels.

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Andrew Charlton
(Managing Director)

Andrew is the Managing Director of Phoenix Specialty UK. To date, Andrew has held (and will continue to hold) an executive position at the South African based Construction and Engineering MGA, Consort Technical Underwriting Managers (Pty) Ltd (Consort).

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Expert support for your construction risks, from planning to completion.