THB Group completes prelet at 22 Bishopsgate

Insurer THB Group has signed a 15-year lease with AXA Investment Managers Real Assets for space at 22 Bishopsgate, EC2. The firm, owned by insurance wholesaler AmWINS, will occupy 37,000 sq ft across floors 16 and 17 from late 2020. The deal takes the total prelet space at the skyscraper, including expansion options, to around 800,000 sq ft. Frank Murphy, THB Group chief executive and AmWINS international president, said: “THB/AmWINS’ move to 22 Bishopsgate signals the start of a new era for us. “A state-of-the-art office in one of the City’s most exciting and futuristic real estate projects reflects THB/AmWINS’ commitment to the London insurance market and our collective ambition for the future.” Harry Badham, head of UK development at AXA IM Real Assets, said: “As we move towards the next phase of our leasing campaign, we continue to be encouraged by the diverse occupier base that the building continues to attract from across London and we look forward to announcing further leases in the coming months.” THB was represented by Newton Perkins; 22 Bishopsgate was represented by CBRE and JLL. To send feedback, e-mail pui-guan.man@egi.co.uk or tweet @PuiGuanM or @estatesgazette