Lloyd’s of London
Lloyd’s open for growth but demanding sustainable performance
Market leader stresses remediation is not a ‘once and done’ exercise as focus increases on catastrophe risks.
UK brings in sanctions blocking Russian access to aviation insurance
AM Best put ratings of suite of Russian insurers and reinsurers on negative watch at the start of the month.
SJL set ups Bristol ‘hub’
It is the third office for the business, and founder Simon Lancaster says there are plans to open in other areas of the UK
Brokers urged to engage with Lords' Committee's insurance market regulation inquiry
Biba confirms it will be will be putting in a response to the consultation which closes on 11 February as compliance experts discuss whether the inquiry could have an effect on the regional broker market.
New broker NW Risk Solutions launches
NWRS, led by MD Peter Stevenson, has joined James Hallam's Appointed Representative Partnership Programme.
Lloyd’s announces leadership structure for Blueprint Two programme
CFO Burkhard Keese will take on the role of COO while Bob James, director of marker transformation, will be responsible for the delivery of the company's Blueprint Two programme.
Richard Rogers, Lloyd's building architect, passes away
Lord Rogers designed the Lloyd's building on Lime Street in London.
HMRC flags potential code of conduct for brokers in IPT consultation update
Government outlines the next steps and details responses from industry stakeholders, including brokers, insurers and trade bodies.
Consilium adds PI cover to asbestos scheme
The product is available to asbestos removers, demolition contractors, surveyors, general building firms, and allied trades.
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.