Lloyd’s of London
Review of the year: August 2018
During the August heatwave brokers were more interested in Allianz taking its first step into Lloyd's, Co-op Insurance being up for sale, Broker Network exclusively revealing its spending spree prices and broker commission than the hot weather.
MGA Fiducia and Hiscox sever marine cargo ties
The MGA stated that the timing of the the Lloyd's review was a contributing factor in the decision.
Professional indemnity rates set to harden
Less capacity to drive up rates as Loyd's syndicates cut back or pull out of PI.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd’s Lab starts search for second tech start-up cohort
First global talent search drew in almost 220 applications from 36 different countries.
Schemes and insurers jet in for brokers after Ageas’ partial travel exit
Providers “hungry” for business.
#Insagepeople: 26 - 30 November 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Chief operating officer Shirine Khoury-Haq to leave Lloyd's
She will stay on until the first half of 2019.
#Insagepeople: 05 - 09 November 2018
Stay up to date with the latest people moves.
Miller buys Alston Gayler and Co
Alston Gayler is an independent London market broker and Miller said the move would enhance its wholesale and specialist broking capability.
Tasker set to make acquisitions
CEO Robert Organ on bringing the business together, learnings from Bluefin and why Tasker will not become a new consolidator.
Axa XL names new CUO for London market wholesale
Dan Curran takes over from Paul Greensmith who was recently appointed UK CEO of Catlin Underwriting Agencies and XL Catlin Insurance.
PIB’s purchase prices revealed
Consolidator moved into Ebitdae profit in 2017.
The Blog Spot: Dive in and take action
As this year's Dive In Festival takes place, Ida Axling calls on the industry to change its ways.
Quizzical questions: 21 September 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Lloyd’s first half profits fall again
Market reports £600m pre-tax result.
China Re buys Chaucer Group for $950m
Previous owner Hanover appointed Goldman Sachs earlier this year to explore options.
Lloyd's confirms John Neal as new CEO
Ex-QBE boss to succeed Inga Beale.
Podcast: Aviva’s Phil Bayles shares his thoughts on the week’s top five stories
Bayles tackles chartered status, InsurTech and consolidation.
Former QBE boss John Neal tipped to follow Inga Beale as Lloyd’s CEO - reports
Beale’s departure planned for 2019.
Right time for MGB sale, says Charles Manchester
MUM CEO predicts broker will “thrive in a large organisation” as the MGA focuses on underwriting following the deal.
MUM sells MGB Insurance Brokers to Trireme
The firm will sit alongside Oxford Insurance Brokers and James Hampden International.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's Lab launches with first cohort
Ten start-ups chosen as Lloyd's opens its doors to the global tech start-up community for the first time in 330 years.
Vincent Vandendael to leave Lloyd's
Lloyd’s chief commercial officer is moving to Everest Insurance in early 2019.
Lloyd’s to allow cannabis insurance
The marketplace has told its underwriters they can insure people who produce, distribute and sell marijuana in Canada where the drug is being legalised.