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Impact Forum: Lloyd’s takes no nonsense approach to cyber
The Lloyd’s market is tackling cyber head-on as it aims to reduce the risk for its syndicates, according to Nick Beecroft, emerging risk and research specialist at Lloyd’s.
Aon's Christian to focus on diversity as IIL president
Aon's UK CEO Dominic Christian has been appointed president of the Insurance Institute of London and will focus on diversity and inclusion as the theme of his term.
Dual targets more private clients with rebranding
Dual is targeting more private client business as it wraps its Aqua and Aarun private clients' portfolios with Dual's global reach.
Lim moves from Allied World to ArgoGlobal Asia
David Lim has been appointed head of marine at ArgoGlobal Asia.
Tune in to live webinar today at 15:00 on the subject of pricing
Given the competitive nature of the insurance market, chief underwriting officers and their teams face multifaceted challenges making sure that they are pricing risks both correctly and competitively.
Hearn extends LMG chairmanship ahead of London Matters response
The London Market Group has unveiled a number of steps in responding to the challenges of the London Matters report, which has led to Steve Hearn extending his chairmanship of the LMG until the end of 2016.
Markel appoints China head
Markel has hired Hu Qianhai to lead its China operations.
Lloyd's cyber consortium launched by Beazley, Aspen and Brit
Beazley has joined forces with Lloyd’s syndicates managed by Aspen and Brit Global Specialty to launch the International Cyber Consortium.
Lloyd's underwriters back skilled migrants insurance product
An insurance product specifically for skilled migrants has been launched with the backing of certain Lloyd’s underwriters to provide security for people immigrating, or those who have already immigrated, to Australia and New Zealand.
Editor's Comment: The era of mega deals
This year’s trend for mega merger and acquisition deals continued last week when Japanese insurer Mitsui Sumitomo agreed a deal to acquire Amlin for £3.47bn – more than twice its tangible book value, subject to approval – while in the broking sector…
London market diversity under the microscope as consolidation continues unabated
The London market is in danger of becoming too consolidated as a result of the current M&A wave, commentators have warned, with market diversity dependent on small start-up businesses emerging in the coming years.
Canopius and Sompo to launch merged reinsurance unit via Lloyd's and Zurich platforms
Canopius Group has formed an integrated business unit to manage the reinsurance business previously written by Canopius and Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance.
Lloyd's insurer Torus renamed Starstone
Insurer Torus has changed its name to Starstone alongside changing its logo and branding.
Highbridge takes majority stake in Price Forbes
Towergate investor Highbridge Principal Strategies is to take a majority stake in Lloyd's broker Price Forbes.
Barbican to manage Credit Suisse-backed syndicate
Barbican Managing Agency has received in principle approval from the Lloyd's Franchise Board to manage Syndicate 1856.
Asta launches Everest-backed corporate syndicate
Asta Managing Agency has been granted in-principle approval to establish a corporate syndicate backed by Everest Re with £102m gross written premiums for 2016.
Lloyd's H1 profit drops 28% in ‘intensely' competitive environment
Lloyd's has announced a decreased first half profit of £1.19bn (H1 2014: £1.65bn) alongside a deteriorated combined operating ratio of 89.5% (H1 2014: 87.4%).
Biba presents City Minister Harriet Baldwin with alternative FSCS plan
Corporate brokers have joined colleagues in the personal lines space in voicing concerns that the rise in insurance premium tax will result in more premium leaving the market.
Blog: Do we need a Royal Society for the Protection of British Insurers?
Speaking to someone yesterday they wondered aloud why more noise had not been made about the fact that an increasing number of traditional British insurance brands were potentially on the chopping block.
Mitsui Sumitomo in talks to buy Amlin
Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo is in talks to buy Lloyd's (re)insurer Amlin according to Nikkei.
Ex-Howden boss Tim Coles joins Nexus as CEO as MGA targets more M&A
Nexus Underwriting Management has unveiled former Howden Broking Group boss Tim Coles as its new CEO.
Lloyd's finds £3trn of GDP at risk from disasters around the world
A Lloyd's index has found a total of $4.6trn (£3trn) of projected gross domestic product is at risk from manmade and natural disasters in cities around the world.
Hindson joins Argo as chief risk officer
Alex Hindson has been appointed chief risk officer at Argo.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce