‘Father of the house’ of Lloyd’s Michael Meacock passes away
Michael Meacock, active underwriter for Meacock Syndicate 727, has passed away at the age of 85.
Meacock enjoyed a prestigious career, having led Syndicate 727 for 55 years, while earning the unofficial title of the “father of the house” of Lloyd’s.
In a LinkedIn post, Lloyd’s said Meacock will
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