Leading The Industry
H.W. Kaufman Group Europe B.V. is the European office of the H.W. Kaufman Group established to provide for our European clients and to bring our diverse and specialist range of insurance products to the European arena.
From our offices in The Netherlands, H.W. Kaufman Group Europe (Kaufman Europe) trades under the names of Burns & Wilcox United Kingdom, Chesterfield Group, Cranbrook Underwriting, Lochain Patrick and Node International.
We bring capacity
and bespoke solutions for specialty risks.Our Values
Integrity
Continuous service and expertise, fuelled by our passion for the insurance industry.
Vision
To be a leader in specialist broking, risk management and insurance advice.
Purpose
Increasing the success of our business partners, whilst evolving and developing our services, striving for excellence.
Our Companies
Burns & Wilcox United Kingdom
Our global network means we can provide case-specific, customer focused solutions; while our underwriting acumen, access to capacity and analytical capabilities mean we can take on even the most complex risks.
CARE Insurance Brokers
An insurance and risk management organization based in Dubai. Upon regulatory approval, the company will be rebranded as Burns & Wilcox UAE, marking our first presence in the Middle East.
Chesterfield Group London
Chesterfield Group London is a market leader in accessing international insurance markets for clients’ global exposures. Based in London, with a direct line into Lloyd’s of London, Chesterfield specializes in international property, liability, maritime, aviation, industrial, manufacturing, professional, accident, health and other niche requirements.
Lochain Patrick
Lochain Patrick, a Lloyd’s of London accredited insurance broker, is one of the UK’s leading independent risk management firms for the worldwide marine and energy markets, with over 30 years of specialist experience.
Node International
Node is a Managing General Agent recognized for its expertise in cyber risk and technology-related insurance solutions. Based in the UK and supported by Lloyd’s of London, Node specializes in underwriting cyber liability risks through its cutting edge digital quote/bind platform and mitigating cyber risks for its clients.