Partnering with Lumley
Questions about insurance often arise in the discussions our fellow private client advisers have with their clients. We work alongside selected partners to provide them with clear guidance and specialist insight, so they’re prepared when insurance enters the conversation.
Who we work with
We work with private client advisers and businesses who play a trusted role in the lives of clients with high‑value homes, collections and luxury assets.
Our partner network is wide and varied – from lawyers and estate agents to family offices and many others. While their expertise differs from ours, we all share a common purpose: to act in our clients’ best interest, taking time to understand their individual circumstances, and valuing expert input when the need arises.
In every relationship, our focus is on trust and mutual respect. We work best with partners who see insurance as an integral part of a joined‑up advisory ecosystem – those who value open conversations and thoughtful collaboration.
Events and experiences
We bring partners and their clients together with our clients at events and experiences that are fun and memorable.
Our business development team relishes the opportunity to strengthen relationships, make thoughtful introductions, and gain a better understanding of other professions that support high-net-worth clients. The gatherings we curate reflect the way we work. We’re all about relationships, collaboration and quality over scale.
If this resonates, we’d love to discuss working together.
Upcoming partnership events
- Event
Hurlingham Summer Social – 3 July 2026
- Event
Badminton Horse Trials 6 – 10 May 2026
Adding value through insight
We aim to help partner teams add value to client conversations without needing to become insurance experts themselves.
Our Business Development team
- Business Development Director
Mike Wellings
- Business Development Director
Mike joined Lumley in 2024 as Business Development Director. He began his career as an officer in the British Army with the Household Cavalry before moving into investment banking and international business development. Since then, he has worked with blue-chip companies, start-ups and the not-for-profit sector. He has co-founded businesses in real estate and technology, and is also co-founder of EdenLabs Ltd, an innovation lab linked to the Eden Project. Outside work, Mike enjoys country life, travel and time with family and friends.
Recent articles from Mike Wellings

Hurlingham Summer Social – 3 July 2026
- Business Development
Damian Lumley
- Cert CII
- Business Development
Damian joined Lumley in 2022 and is a member of the Business Development team. He is often the first point of contact for clients seeking the right policy fit, offering clear and considered guidance from the outset. Outside work, Damian enjoys travel, surfing in Cornwall and a game of chess.
Recent articles from Damian Lumley
- Business Development
Alasdair Jardine Paterson
- Cert CII
- Business Development
Alasdair joined Lumley’s New Business team in 2021, developing his expertise in private client insurance before moving into our Business Development team. Drawing on his background in commercial insurance and property sector recruitment, he plays a key role in growing Lumley’s referrer network. Outside work, Alasdair enjoys golf and holds a season ticket at Stamford Bridge.