About us

Insurance solutions for brokers, agents and direct clients

Insurance solutions for brokers, agents and direct clients

Whether you are an agent or broker needing placement for your clients' risks, or a business or individual requiring cover, HWS Specialty can help with comprehensive and tailored local and international insurance placement solutions.

For over 40 years, our passionate team of broking experts has built strong relationships with an extensive network of industry partners. This experience provides us with access to both global and local insurance solutions, helping to strengthen the future of clients worldwide.

 

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Our vision is to be a leading provider of specialist insurance solutions to meet the complex needs of our clients globally, with a relentless focus on delivering deep market expertise, exceptional client service and the strength of our market relationships.

Our Approach

Navigate Complexities

We simplify the intricate world of insurance, offering clear and tailored advice to meet the unique circumstances of our clients.

Innovative Solutions

We leverage our deep market expertise and access to a wide network of industry partners to offer bespoke insurance programs that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Unparalleled Service

Our vision to be a leading provider of specialist insurance solutions is driven by exceptional client service and the strength of our market relationships.

About Steadfast Group

About Steadfast Group

Steadfast Group operates insurance broker and agency networks in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States of America. The brokers and agencies in Steadfast’s networks place over US$15 billion in gross written premium annually.

Steadfast provides a broad range of services and solutions to support the broker and agency businesses in its networks, including market access, technology, risk solutions and operational support. Steadfast also acts as a long-term partner by offering its members equity solutions to support succession, perpetuation, and acquisition growth.

Steadfast owns a portfolio of 30 underwriting agencies providing specialist insurance products in niche market segments to the open market.

Steadfast also owns HWS Specialty, offering wholesale placement for brokers and agents around the world as well as direct insurance solutions. Headquartered in London, UK, with offices in France, Greece and Australia.

Additionally, Steadfast has a 60% equity stake in UnisonSteadfast, a global insurance broker referral network with more than 290 brokers in 110 countries.

Our Locations

United Kingdom

1 Lloyd’s Avenue
London EC3N 3DQ
+44 20 7398 9000

France

75 Boulevard Haussmann
75008 Paris
+33 (0)1 42 68 52 88

Greece

10 Skouze Str.
Third Floor
Gr-185 36 Piraeus
Greece
+30 210 4512165

Australia

Level 4, 99 Bathurst St
Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 9495 6500