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KPMG’s Evans reveals US investors set to snap up UK insurers
US investors are lining up to buy mid and top-tier UK MGAs and brokers in the year ahead, according to Huw Evans, partner and head of insurance at KPMG UK.
How 9/11 still shapes insurance
Editor’s View: On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Emma Ann Hughes reflects on how the attacks changed terrorism risk, catastrophe modelling and insurance capacity forever and reminds the sector of how it must always help people recover from loss.
Large losses likely before AI becomes stand-alone insurance class
Artificial intelligence needs to be better defined by insurance companies – and a few large associated losses are likely to be absorbed within existing product lines – before it is underwritten as a stand-alone class of business.
Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
Insurance Post can reveal the businesses and individuals who have been shortlisted for the 2026 Diversity and Inclusion In Insurance Awards.
How does the London Market keep its edge post-Blueprint Two?
Following the shelving of Blueprint Two, Tom Luckham explores how the London market is learning from the successes and failures of the programme in order to transform the technical capabilities of the sector.
Reinsurance's capital tsunami: Is it too much of a good thing?
Record capital coming into the market, falling prices and surprisingly strong reinsurer results. The central question is whether the torrent of capital will intensify already strong competition as reinsurance enters a soft market. This content explores…
Lloyd’s CEO pushes market to innovate at scale
Lloyd’s CEO Patrick Tiernan has called on the London market to move beyond product innovation and deliver “innovation at scale” to meet growing demand for cover across data centres, infrastructure, energy and defence.
Lloyd’s profits fall to £3.5bn
Lloyd’s profit before tax fell from £4.2bn in the first half of 2025 to £3.5bn in the first six months of 2026, as lower investment returns offset a "strong" underwriting performance.
Time:To – LMA’s Levett on making the most of FCA rules
Implementing the Financial Conduct Authority’s simplification rules will make insurers’ lives easier, according to John Levett, head of regulatory affairs at Lloyd’s Market Association.
Throwback Thursday: Lloyd’s record profit
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to September 1981 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Lloyd’s posted “the highest yet” profit.
Is the London Market ready for widespread AI adoption?
David Sexton, vice president and head of insurance for global growth markets at Cognizant, unpicks the market's uneven investment in artificial intelligence and how focus to-date has been on improving current workflows rather than rethinking how the work…
Marco Capital plans to ‘industrialise’ London market with ProGlobal deal
Marco Capital’s planned acquisition of Pro Global merges the business with PoloWorks into a single integrated insurance services platform, with the combined unit aiming to “industrialise” London market data.
Will the FCA’s non-financial misconduct rules change the City?
As the September deadline for the FCA’s non-financial misconduct rules approaches, Séamus O’Hanlon explores how insurers are adapting to the regulation and if it will make a difference.
Why delegated oversight can no longer be housekeeping
Lloyd’s has embraced delegation at scale, but Richard Spencer, managing partner of New Link Consulting, argues governance and customer outcome monitoring have failed to keep pace.
Centerbridge exploring Canopius sale
Centerbridge Partners, the primary shareholder of insurance and reinsurance firm Canopius Group, is open to offers on the business, sources have told Insurance Post.
Diary of an Insurance PR: Omnia’s Nathalie Crystal
Nathalie Crystal, associate director at Omnia Partners, proves the importance of preparation by packing in plenty of meetings with journalists at this year's British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference.
Nord Stream ruling broadens reach of war exclusions
Alexandra Lyons, partner at law firm Stewarts, outlines how Nord Stream lost a €580m lawsuit in which it called for its insurers to pay out over explosions that damaged pipelines and examines the ramifications for the industry.
Lloyd’s digital overhaul to focus on bite-sized delivery
The next phase of Lloyd’s digital transformation will prioritise smaller, deliverable projects over ambitious multi-year programmes, with a roadmap expected “shortly”, according to International Underwriting Association CEO Chris Jones.
What Lloyd’s Neal investigation means for workplace relationships
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes observes Lloyd’s investigation of John Neal’s conduct raised important questions about whether insurers have the transparency, governance and culture required to tackle personal relationships when they intersect with power.
Neal findings must strengthen Lloyd’s governance
Sheila Cameron, CEO of the Lloyd’s Market Association, praises whistleblowers, backs Sir Charles Roxburgh’s governance reforms and urges the market to focus on implementing the lessons learned from the investigation into former Lloyd’s CEO John Neal.
Clement considers legal action against Lloyd’s
Former Lloyd’s corporate affairs director Rebekah Clement is considering legal action after the London Market’s investigation concluded she breached its compliance policy.