La Playa Insurance joins forces with Partners&
La Playa insurance, the Cambridge based boutique specialist insurance adviser, has joined forces with four other firms nationally as a founding member of Partners&, creating a new advisory business in the insurance marketplace.
Suits in Boots – call for teams!
Calling all footballers in Cambridge companies! Suits in Boots sees the Cambridge business community take to the football field in support of street children across the globe. Founding host La Playa is seeking teams from Cambridge firms to join the “World Cup” 5-a-side tournament to support Street Child United. Men’s and women’s teams welcome.
La Playa promotes sci/tech insurance specialist Hanna Beaumont to Corporate Director
Cambridge-based boutique international insurance broker La Playa has promoted Hanna Beaumont (FIRM) to Director: Corporate, overseeing its specialist commercial practices across Science & Technology and Media, Arts & Entertainment.
La Playa's advice on insuring against bad debt as economic uncertainty deepens
For many businesses, their largest asset (typically 40% of the value) is their sales ledger – which in many cases is completely uninsured. Credit Insurance is often poorly understood, but in times of economic uncertainty, it's worth finding out how it could help protect against bad debt.
La Playa urges Cambridge firms to bolster their Cyber Insurance against new GDPR risks
Insurance specialist La Playa urges Cambridge firms to review and bolster their Cyber Insurance as D-Day for GDPR enforcement looms on 25 May.
La Playa launches Fine Art insurance practice
Is the notion of falling in love with a work of art on a gallery visit under threat as art sales move online? Not according to La Playa’s new Head of Fine Art, Jane Byde ACII. The boutique insurance broker has added a specialist international Fine Art practice to its niche operation, appointing art insurance expert Jane Byde.
La Playa Insurance appoints Mike Taylor-West to board
Boutique international insurance broker La Playa has promoted Mike Taylor-West to its board, in the new role, Director, Global Markets - Private Client, Marine & Aviation.
La Playa warns that Supreme Court ruling means your cover may need review
This summer the Supreme Court scrapped employment tribunal fees. We're expecting this to cause a surge in the number of cases being brought against employers. Read on to find out how this could affect your business, and what steps you can take.
Cambridge broker La Playa achieves Lloyd's status
Cambridge-based boutique international insurance broker La Playa has been approved as a Registered Lloyd’s Broker, joining an elite group with direct access to the world’s premier insurance market, Lloyd’s of London.
La Playa offers 10% Halloween discount on cyber insurance
Don’t get spooked by the upcoming law changes. Media, science and tech insurance specialist La Playa is offering a 10% introductory discount on Cyber Liability insurance from 31 October to 30 November.
Last call for teams - Cambridge biz charity 5-a-side tournament in aid of Street Child United
Last call for teams! Calling all footballers in Cambridge companies! "Suits in Boots" sees the Cambridge business community take to the football field in support of street children across the globe. Founding host La Playa is seeking teams from Cambridge firms to join the “World Cup” 5-a-side tournament to support Street Child United. Men’s and women’s teams welcome.
La Playa's 'Suits in Boots' call - for Cambridge firms to play football for street children
Calling all footballers in Cambridge companies! "Suits in Boots" sees the Cambridge business community take to the football field in support of street children across the globe. Founding host La Playa is seeking teams from Cambridge firms to join the “World Cup” 5-a-side tournament to support Street Child United. Men’s and women’s teams welcome.
Suits in Boots – call for teams
Calling all footballers in Cambridge companies! Suits in Boots sees the Cambridge business community take to the football field in support of street children across the globe. Founding host La Playa is seeking teams from Cambridge firms to join the “World Cup” 5-a-side tournament to support Street Child United. Men’s and women’s teams welcome.
La Playa launches Fine Wine Insurance
Award-winning independent insurance broker La Playa has launched a new Fine Wine Insurance offering for private wine collectors, combining specialist cover with advice and concierge services. The holistic package includes advice on cellar management, buying and selling, protecting wine – and three times a year, Sarah Abbot, Master of Wine, will provide personalised wine pairings for special meals…
La Playa wins Niche Marketing award
Boutique, independent insurance broker La Playa has won the first ever Insurance Marketing & PR Awards 2015 award for ‘Niche Marketing Campaign’.
La Playa finalist for UK Broker of the Year at British Insurance Awards 2015
Sci-tech specialist insurance broker La Playa has been selected as a finalist for UK Broker of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2015.
La Playa appoints Chartered Wealth Manager Henry Metcalf to challenge some investment myths
Boutique international insurance broker La Playa has appointed chartered wealth manager Henry Metcalf to its financial services arm - encouraging clients to see the bigger picture, and think twice before choosing seemingly obvious investment strategies...
La Playa’s Gareth Cotton makes final 8 for 'Insurance Times' IT Pack Member of the Year
Gareth Cotton at specialist insurance broker La Playa has been called to the final shortlist for the Insurance Times IT Pack Member of the Year 2013. Now in its fifth year, the national competition brings together the brightest young stars in the broking industry to compete for the coveted title.
10 reasons arts organisations need to buy cyber liability insurance
Technology has helped arts organisations build brand and communicate on a vast scale, even on tight budgets. But with new technology comes new risk: from a simple website to using social media through to selling tickets, arts organisations need to be aware that their day-to-day activities online expose them to risk in every country on the planet.
Suits in Boots needs more Cambridge suits for charity football tournament!
La Playa will be gathering the Cambridge business community in a World Cup 5-a-side tournament to support the Street Child World Cup charity next month.
La Playa gears up for growth acceleration
Boutique international insurance broker La Playa has made a number of changes to its line-up, including the appointment of Matthew Mullee, co-founder and formerly Director: Private Client to become the firm's Director of Growth & Acquisition.
La Playa appointed to advisory panel for international business investing in London
Boutique international insurance broker La Playa has become the first insurance adviser appointed by London & Partners, the Mayor’s official promotional organisation, which connects international businesses to London - helping them set up, succeed and grow in the Capital.
La Playa announces 15% discount on new directors and officers policies
Protect your board and management team from personal financial risk. Specialist sci-tech broker La Playa is offering 15% off all new Directors and Officers (D&O) policies quoted throughout the months of November and December, following the sharp rise in legal disputes involving company directors.
New Marine Labour Regulations – what do they mean for your insurance?
The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 has received its thirtieth ratification and is likely to become law within 12 months. La Playa’s Mike Taylor-West highlights the insurance implications.
Suits in Boots 2012 – results
The 2012 ‘Suits in Boots’ football extravaganza, in support of the Street Child World Cup charity, culminated with victory for Deloitte with a win against Eversheds. La Playa also triumphed in the women’s final against London 2012 with a climactic penalty shoot-out.