UNITED KINGDOM
In the United Kingdom, IAG has specialist motor underwriting operations.
What we do
IAG owns Equity Red Star, the UK’s fifth largest motor insurer, and Barnett & Barnett, a provider of commercial insurance broking and risk management services.
Brands
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Equity Red Star
Equity Red Star is the largest personal lines syndicate at Lloyd’s and has been providing insurance to business and personal lines customers for more than 60 years. It was acquired by IAG in 2007.
Equity Insurance Partnerships
Equity Insurance Partnerships enjoys affinity relationships with a number of household names such as Santander, Renault, Honda and First Direct. Its reputation for delivering an end-to-end service in this sector is supporting Equity Direct's ability to attract strong brands as key partners to assist the delivery of additional revenue.
Barnett & Barnett
Barnett & Barnett offers full commercial insurance broking and risk management services to businesses. It also offers connected personal insurance lines to private clients along with financial planning, employee benefits and wealth management services. Barnett & Barnett was acquired by IAG in 2008.



