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Why Lloyd’s must embrace TikTok to attract young talent
With most young people unaware of what Lloyd’s does and many dismissing insurance as boring, Ngo Pungong, a trainee on MS Amlin’s corporate graduate scheme, says the London Market must reach earlier and speak more creatively if it wants to attract the talent to stay globally competitive.
Streamlining premium collections for a global insurance firm
A prominent global insurance provider sought to streamline credit control premium collection and accounts receivable operations. This case study highlights how the global insurer leveraged AutoRek’s intelligent data acquisition functionality solution to…
Testing phase let down Blueprint Two progress
Lloyd’s Market Association operations director, Joe Brace has claimed the inability to get Blueprint Two o the testing phase was one of the contribution factors as to why the project was ultimately shelved.
Tiernan draws line under Lloyd’s culture issues and Blueprint Two
As Lloyd’s announces both profit and GWP growth for 2025, CEO Patrick Tiernan has drawn a line under the culture issues hitting the market recently, as well as the cancellation of Blueprint Two.
Lloyd’s confirms pulling the plug on Blueprint Two
Lloyd’s has today (19 March) confirmed it has decided to “sunset” Blueprint Two.
Lomas teases progress on female underwriting talent pipeline
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s of London, has flagged the market has made progress with the shrinking pipeline of female underwriting talent.
How to effectively estimate commercial rebuild costs
This eBook explores the importance of accurate rebuild cost estimation, analyses the factors driving underinsurance across the UK, and provides recommendations for insurers to best equip themselves with the tools and insights to close the gap.
Will young talent vanish from the London market?
The dwindling early career population of the London market has been highlighted as cause for ‘genuine alarm’, so Insurance Post has examined the contributing factors and why it’s important for firms to do something now.
What Zurich buying Beazley means for the market
Editor’s View: Zurich’s £8.2bn swoop for Beazley is a decisive bet on specialty insurance, which Emma Ann Hughes observes widens the gap between the industry’s supermarket giants and the squeezed middle.
20 insurtechs go head-to-head for Lloyd’s Lab cohort 16 spots
Lloyd’s Lab ran a pitch day for its 16th cohort yesterday (4 March), with 20 businesses competing for a place in the 10-week accelerator programme.
Iran conflict triggers Lloyd’s war risk review
The London market’s war risk specialists have expanded the geographical areas deemed at heightened risk of conflict following the US and Israeli attacks against Iran.
Zurich and Beazley agree £8.2bn deal
Zurich Insurance Group has agreed the terms of a firm all-cash offer to buy Beazley for £8.2bn.
Ki delivers record $171m profit in first standalone year
Ki saw a record pre-tax profit of $171.4m (£128.2m) in its first year as a standalone company.
British Insurance Awards 2026 deadline extended
For those of you rushing to put the finishing touches to your 2026 British Insurance Awards entry.
Aviva’s Washington out as Probitas CEO
Aviva’s MD of global corporate and specialty at Aviva, and CEO of Probitas, Matt Washington is leaving the business to “pursue opportunities outside of Aviva”.
Centuries old Lloyd's entities join forces
The 290-year-old maritime risks partner for the London market, Lloyd’s List Intelligence, is set to evolve its ecosystem by moving the Lloyd’s Agency Network under its management.
Stanford replaces Thaker as Sompo UK CEO
Aspen UK CEO Sarah Stanford will lead all of Sompo UK’s property and casualty insurance operations, replacing outgoing CEO Bob Thaker.
City of London launches rival to Biba conference
The City of London Corporation has announced the launch of their inaugural Global Risk Summit.
Dunny or delight? Rating Australian forays into UK insurance
Content Director’s View: With Australian firm AUB Group doubling down on its UK growth plans with a deal for Prestige Insurance Holdings, Jonathan Swift reviews other notable Antipodean overseas insurance expansion plans to assess its chances of success.
What is on the London market’s wishlist for a Blueprint Two review?
Reports earlier this month claimed Lloyd’s had shelved the Blueprint Two transformation project after years of delays. This leaves the question: What next?... Damisola Sulaiman finds out what the market wants.
Blog: Sums insured - the greener way, one cuppa at a time
Site visits remain an integral part of the fabric of property insurance. But remote reviews of buildings sums insured are also effective and with surprisingly positive environmental results. Read this article to find out more.