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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.
Marsh regional director moves to Aston Lark
Robert Beere is set to join as director of Lloyd’s broker, Incepta, which was bought by Aston Lark last August.
The Blog Spot: Tiernan, Bayles, Holmes … Norwich do we have a problem?
A trio of senior departures at Aviva might have got tongues wagging but, as Jonathan Swift asserts, it might be more of a case of coincidence than carnage.
Dive In calls for active allyship as it confirms dates for 2021 festival
The seventh edition of the global festival for diversity and inclusion will take place on 21-23 September.
ERS gains approval for expansion into new business lines
The provider's Syndicate 1856 is moving into business classes including D&F property, marine and energy liability, political risk, terror and war, cargo and specie and professional lines, following $350m capital injection.
Climate activists increase pressure on Lloyd's
Insurance Rebellion demands Lloyd's and other insurers to stop insuring coal mines and all fossil fuel projects, as day of action sees protesters gather outside of Lloyd's of London and in 12 other UK cities.
CFC creates Lloyd's syndicate
The syndicate has planned gross premium of over £100m for its first year of trading and will be managed by Asta Managing Agency.
Shepherd Compello appoints chief broking officer
The specialist insurance broker has chosen Steve Hart for the role.
Ardonagh Specialty reveals capacity deal with Beazley
Business says cross class follow capacity solution will benefit Price Forbes clients across cargo, specie, terrorism, financial products, healthcare and marine.