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Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
Post | 03 Mar 2010
In Series - Solvency II: Stretching for the summit
Preparing for Solvency IIis turning out to be a much bigger challenge than many initially anticipated. Sam Barrett reports on what companies are doing to scale up in time.
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23 Feb 2010 
Chartered Broker Status: Raising the bar
Now entering its third year, Leigh Jackson assesses take-up and any tangible benefits of the CII's corporate chartered
status for brokers.
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16 Feb 2010
In Series: Solvency 2 - Capital ideas
Alex Arterton explains how the prospect of more demanding capital requirements is already shaping insurer strategies.
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10 Feb 2010
In Series: Solvency 2 - A year of achievement
With implementation deadlines for Solvency II fast approaching, Sam Barrett looks at how these are driving market developments and insurer action.
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10 Feb 2010
LMA and technology
This is a year in which the London Market will make a concerted push in implementing further market reform and embracing technology, especially regarding the second phase of electronic claims handling being brought in. Richard Garnett, managing director at (re)insurance communications technology company Yellowblox, explains what will happen next.
Reinsurance | 08 Feb 2010
Roundtable: Solvency II in depth
In this extended roundtable discussion, group editor-in-chief Ant Gould and industry big hitters from the UK and continental Europe consider the progress made by (re)insurance as the once-distant spectre of Solvency II now looms large and close
Reinsurance | 08 Feb 2010
Terror and reinsurance in 2010
While state-run pools take much of the terrorism reinsurance burden, there is a specialist market growing within Lloyd's. Katherine Blackler looks at how well the risks of terrorism are understood and what 2010 may bring
Reinsurance | 08 Feb 2010
Aviation: Turbulence ahead
The series of air disasters in 2009 were a human tragedy, yet made for only an average loss year for reinsurers. The market should be prepared for tougher times though, argues Eric Alexander
Reinsurance | 08 Feb 2010
Unruly waters
The Gulf of Aden has been plagued by pirate activity, with more than 240 attacks in 2009. But Andrew Moulton reveals how cargo providers and insurers are fighting back in a bid to reclaim the seas.
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16 Dec 2009
Better,faster,stronger
The Lloyd's market is seeking to further enhance and modernise its processes with a claims transformation project. David McCarthy considers the proposed reforms, the pilot scheme about to commence and their potential impact.
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08 Dec 2009
Play the long game
Despite the economic troubles of 2009, Lloyd's and the London market still had a fairly successful, if cautious, year. Mairi MacDonald takes a look back at the past 12 months.
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08 Dec 2009
In a bind
Ben Hobby asks whether technology can be used for the day-to-day management of binding authorities and, if not, what other tools are available to underwriters.
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04 Nov 2009
Making history
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04 Nov 2009
Graduate gains: staying on top
Oversubscription does not equate to complacency on Lloyd's graduate recruitment scheme. Terry Hayday
details developments designed to ensure top talent
keeps on coming.
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28 Oct 2009
About turn
As the traditional end to the North Atlantic hurricane season draws to a close, Ralph Savage reflects on a year in which certain markets did an about-face and turned their backs on each other.
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28 Oct 2009
Access all areas
Last year's amendment of the Lloyd's Act 1982 was meant to pave the way for those brokers in the non-accredited regional community to do business in the London market. But, reports Edward Murray, the take-up of entry has been slow.
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28 Oct 2009
The front line of the market
At the forefront of international insurance, EC3 brokers are exposed to the buffetting that goes on here, James Simpson reports on the sector over the past 12 months.
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28 Oct 2009
Eye of the storm
Ship owners are experiencing their biggest slump to date, but if the risks associated with the laying up of vessels are not managed correctly, the potential legacy of the current crisis will add to the significant losses of the international hull market, writes Eric Alexander.
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20 Oct 2009
From EC3 to the EC
The results of a member feedback survey have spurred Lloyd's of London on to extend its market
share by opening more offices in Europe. However, not everyone is convinced by this strategy, as
Sam Barrett reports.
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20 Oct 2009
The full Monte
The 2009 Reinsurance/PricewaterhouseCoopers roundtable lunch saw some good-natured sparring between friends and rivals over the hot topics of the day - from the problems thrown up by AIG's troubles to Solvency II and US cage-rattling over Bermuda.
Reinsurance | 07 Oct 2009
Simple and flexible
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29 Sep 2009
Coming out in the wash
Laundering money through insurance companies is an attractive option for criminals. Sam Barrett looks at some of the methods utilised and the ways insurance companies can help protect themselves against the threat.
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24 Sep 2009
Environmental liability uncovered
With Corby Borough Council preparing to appeal a contamination ruling against it, Ana Paula Nacif explores the uptake of contractors' pollution insurance.
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16 Sep 2009
In Bruges
Eric Alexander previews the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance, set to take place in Bruges next week, highlighting the stark contrast with the situation marine underwriters were in last year.
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09 Sep 2009
The great wall of China
Loss adjusters looking to break into the Chinese market still have to surmount significant obstacles, warns Simon Chick.
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01 Sep 2009
Fulfilling eastern promise
Firms hoping to break into the lucrative Chinese market will have to prove that they can add value
and sustainability - as well as satisfy the country's thirst for knowledge, says Veronica Cowan.
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01 Sep 2009
The winds of change
With the annual Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous starting this weekend, Sarah Hills analyses what the main talking points could be.
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01 Sep 2009
Captive challenge
The financial crisis, changing regulations and the emergence of new jurisdictions are creating challenges and opportunities for the captive insurance industry, writes Stephen May.
Reinsurance | 28 Aug 2009
The glass ceiling
Lloyd's and the London Market have been described as the last great male bastions. Worldwide, from broker to boardroom, women are under-represented in reinsurance. Mairi Mallon looks at how things are changing in the global market - slowly.
Reinsurance | 28 Aug 2009
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