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Protesters target Convex over coal
Activist group Market Forces is attacking the provider for refusing to rule out insuring the Adani Carmichael coal mine in Australia, in the latest climate protest aimed at the insurance industry.
News Analysis - How is US money reshaping the UK market?
David Worsfold explores the power of the dollar in broking and examines the drivers behind US investment into the UK market.
Xenia buys two specialist teams from Lloyd's broker PNP
The deal sees the Nexus-owned business expand into the financial and specialty risks market.
Dive-In reaches largest ever audience
The diversity in insurance event featured 145 sessions and saw 31,000 people participate.
Protesters spill 1,000 litres of fake oil on Lloyd’s doorstep
A one-tonne tank of plant and water-based biodegradable oil flooded the area in front of Llyod’s headquarters in Insurance Rebellion's latest protest targeting the market over links to fossil fuels.
Lloyd's joins the Net Zero Insurance Alliance
Corporation commits to the transition all of its operational and attributable greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.
Beazley sets up ESG specialist syndicate
The organisation will focus on providing capacity to businesses that perform well on environmental and social governance metrics.
MGAA signs up first Republic of Ireland member
Dublin-based MGA Blackrock Insurance Solutions has joined the trade association.
Climate activists set up memorial in latest protest targeting Lloyd's
Hundreds of flowers and floral wreaths were laid outside the building in the latest attempt to stop Lloyd's of London from insuring fossil fuel projects.
Tysers launches fresh entertainment schemes
The two products, Tysers Freelancers and Tysers Elite, are designed to better reflect the new live events landscape and provide cover for clients who work in the entertainment industry.
Dive In kicks off today with a focus on active allyship
The festival runs over three days with mental health, gender equality and racial inclusion highlighted as key issues to be tackled as a priority in the insurance sector.
Lloyd's returns to profit in first half of 2021
Market reveals a profit of £1.4bn as well as an improved COR of 92.2% as gross written premiums also increase.
Zurich UK appoints CUO
Caroline Dunn joins the insurer from Lloyd’s where she was responsible for distribution and broker and syndicate relationships.
BLW to focus on broker partnerships following Lloyd's accreditation
CEO Brett Sainty tells Insurance Age about the wholesale broker's growth plans and discusses building long-term relationships with independent regional brokers.
BLW becomes registered Lloyd's broker
The wholesale broker was bought by S&G Risk Solutions last year.
People Moves: 16 - 20 August 2021
The latest job moves in the world of insurance and broking.
Government finally delivers £750m event insurance scheme
The industry was forced to cancel a raft of events including Glastonbury Festival, Boomtown and Womad after insurers backed away and the government dragged its feet on delivering alternative cover.
Dive-In opens registration
This year the theme of the diversity and inclusion festival is active allyship and speakers include MP Jess Phillips and TV presenter Anita Kapoor.
Lloyd’s sets out climate action roadmap
Lloyd's reveals steps towards achieving net-zero across the industry after having been accused of 'shameless greenwashing' in a recent paint attack.
Extinction Rebellion hits Lloyd’s in paint attack
The activist group said it threw green paint over the Lloyd’s building to highlight “shameless greenwashing”.
People Moves: 26-30 July 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
People Moves: 19-23 July 2021
Keep up to date with the latest people moves in the insurance sector.
HRH The Prince of Wales launches insurance task force to fight climate change
The task force, chaired by Lloyd's, is comprised of insurance executives and aims to provide a platform for the sector to collectively advance the world’s progress towards a resilient, net-zero economy.
CFC Syndicate 1988 begins trading
The syndicate is writing approximately 20% of CFC’s established portfolio, which it said will generate around £100m in gross premium.