Understanding the Equestrian world – Why HDI Global Specialty has the experts for your equine needs.

There’s much more to understanding the equine world than simply following the ‘Sport of Kings.’

Clearly watching the National Hunt and Flat seasons is important, but so too is first-hand knowledge of stables, studs and the wider world touched by equestrianism.

For Will Jordan, it was a family tradition in horses that piqued his interest, and then came the unbeaten winning streak of Frankel.?The once-in-a-generation wonder horse won all 14 races of his career and became the highest rated racehorse in the world. For Will, it was the defining moment and one that would illuminate his future career path.

Will now uses his passion in the sport to provide a unique insight into his underwriting of the bloodstock market. He’s just one of experts in the team at HDI Global Specialty providing around the clock coverage, all around the equestrian world. The Bloodstock team are based in London and Lexington, Kentucky.

“You have to have that passion for the sport and know your horses,” says Will.? “All of our team in London and the United States have either grown up with it or been part of the industry as trainers, breeders or owners.?It’s really important that our clients know that we at HDI Global Specialty have had that experience in the industry and empathy towards them.”

The top-rated thoroughbreds can be worth millions of dollars each.?So, keeping those animals and providing access to the best care, stabling and training facilities is paramount to their success. For Will, it’s important to keep his clients reassured that the entire underwriting team implicitly understands the issues and likely repercussions.

Clients also gain confidence from the knowledge that HDI Global Specialty is a company with an international perspective.?It has very solid financial strength, rated at A+, and global network of offices providing around-the-clock solutions.?

That’s important because horses can get injured at any time, and a rapid reaction can make all the difference. “You need to be at the end of a phone 24/7.? If a horse gets an injury on Christmas Day, you need to be there to sanction the right response.? Alternatively, if a horse wins a big race at a weekend, it might have an impact on its valuation and it’s important that we’re there to accept that increase.”

Will also stresses the importance of long-term partnerships. Many of his clients have been in business with HDI Global Specialty for more than 15 years.? It’s incredibly important for them to know that HDI Global Specialty has the gravitas derived from years of experience and understanding.

In a world where part-shares in individual horses can trade for huge sums, Will says his job is to gauge where the values might be at, so that he can provide the solution first time, every time.? “It’s what our clients expect.? It’s our job to deliver!”