Lloyd’s of London
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.
AFL Insurance Brokers hires new CFO from Towergate
Chris Gagg replaces current CFO Keely Dalfen who will remain as an advisor to the business.
Anscombe hails "significant organic growth" at Seventeen Group
CEO says growth was driven by investment in specialist areas, as the firm continues to invest in IT and make acquisitions.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Siân Barton and Ida Axling discuss the most clicked on stories by brokers.
Allianz Insurance takes first step into Lloyd’s
Team moving from LV to focus on fleet.
Lloyd’s downplays “strategic review” reports
The market is focusing on modernisation through electronic placement but denied a “deeper strategic review” despite £2bn 2017 losses and the exit of CEO Inga Beale.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's Lab to "change people's opinion" of what is possible
Lloyd's head of innovation Trevor Maynard hopes tools developed in its new innovation sandbox will be licensed by companies operating in the global insurance market.
Beazley's pre-tax profit falls 64% in H1 2018
Lloyd's insurer hit by reserve strengthening in its property division and lower investment returns.
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd’s launches new digital platform
Lloyd’s Bridge to work as online matching service between coverholders and underwriters.
Fifty firms sign new inclusion pledge
Biba, Lloyd's and Zurich among businesses signing pledge addressing potential discrimination.
Inperio upgrades terrorism product with denial of access
MGA criticises Pool Re.
Inga Beale to leave Lloyd’s
CEO will depart in 2019 after five years in the role.
Beech launches terrorism product for contract works
New offering can be bought on a maximum limit basis.
Paragon partners with AIG on exclusive wholesale solicitors PI offering
New arrangement designed for two and three partner solicitor practices in England and Wales.
Brunel Professions accredited as Lloyd’s broker
Group CEO Russell Lane says all parts of the group and its network of wholesale brokers now have full access to Lloyd's and bespoke solutions.