Lloyd’s/London
LMA chief calls for international collaboration to cover large losses
Sheila Cameron, CEO of the Lloyd’s Market Association, has called for the industry and global government bodies to collaborate more in order to fill the protection gap currently present for large, catastrophic risks.
Lloyd’s chair reveals how he’ll measure market’s success
Sir Charles Roxburgh, chair of Lloyd’s, has addressed concerns the London market is losing ground to Bermuda and shared how he will measure whether Lime Street is still the pre-eminent place in the world to write risk.
Throwback Thursday: AIG warning; Lloyd’s job cuts
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to June 1991 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when AIG’s president was warning about the future of the sector and Lloyd’s was shedding jobs.
Dive In 2025 pushes belonging to the top of insurance’s agenda
Lloyd’s festival for talent and culture, Dive In, returns from 16 to 18 September 2025, rallying the industry around the theme: “Belonging builds tomorrow”.
Tiernan makes immediate changes to Lloyd’s executive team
Lloyd’s has announced that the responsibilities of the chief of markets role previously held by new CEO Patrick Tiernan will be split between two new positions amid a raft of management changes.
Lloyd’s Tiernan shares his vision for London market
Patrick Tiernan has marked his first day as Lloyd’s CEO with a LinkedIn post, reflecting on his challenging medical journey and his hopes for the future of the London insurance market.
The insurance stories set to dominate the headlines in the second half of 2025
Content director’s view: Things might have gone quiet of late, but Jonathan Swift expects the lull to offer only a short respite before the deal-doers and headline-makers are back in force fueling the market conversation. And here are some predictions as…
Throwback Thursday: ABI bad taste; Lloyd’s Russian hoard
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to May 1990 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history: an Association of British Insurers competition was criticised and Lloyd's protected Russian riches.
Prestige Underwriting targeting £300m GWP by end of 2026
Prestige Underwriting’s MD Alison Williams has told Insurance Post how she is targeting £300m in GWP by the end of 2026, which includes M&A.
How the IUA will adapt to new challenges
Trade Voice: Chris Jones, CEO of the International Underwriting Association, sets out his key focuses for the industry body having succeeded Dave Matcham earlier this month.
MGAA looking at increasing Lloyd’s syndicate membership
Managing General Agents’ Association CEO Mike Keating has revealed he is in discussion with some large Lloyd’s insurers in a bid to bring more syndicates in as members.
Big Interview: Jason Richards, Swiss Re
Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO for UK and Ireland sits down with Scott McGee to talk through company priorities, the UK property insurance market, and what he thinks must be the top priorities for the next CEO of Lloyd's.
What Tiernan will find in the Lloyd’s CEO in-tray
Editor’s View: As Patrick Tiernan prepares to succeed John Neal as CEO of Lloyd’s at the start of June, Emma Ann Hughes reflects on what is in his in-tray, plus what is in his toolkit, to consider how he could transform and leave a lasting mark of the…
Tiernan calls out ‘egregious trading behaviours’ at Lloyd’s
Incoming Lloyd’s CEO Patrick Tiernan has called out examples of “egregious trading behaviours”, saying that he currently has “cause for concern, but not alarm.”
Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards open for entries
Entries are now open for Insurance Post’s Diversity and Inclusion in Insurance Awards 2025.
What is making waves in marine insurance
The marine insurance industry is navigating turbulent waters as it heads into 2025 from shifting market dynamics to emerging risks, Harry Curtis examines how insurers are balancing a complex set of challenges.
Tiernan appointment comes at ‘tipping point’ for Lloyd’s
Market executives and trade bodies have weighed in on Patrick Tiernan’s appointment as Lloyd’s CEO, outlining what they expect from the new boss.
Patrick Tiernan appointed Lloyd’s CEO
Patrick Tiernan has succeeded John Neal as CEO of Lloyd’s, with his tenure kicking off on 1 June 2025.
Aviva to sell HNW policies through Lloyd’s
Aviva is developing a high-net-worth product it can sell through its Lloyd’s platform, Probitas, Insurance Post can reveal.
GenAI advancements prompt Blueprint Two rethink
Velonetic CEO Bob James has said delays to phase two of Blueprint Two come with the silver lining of allowing the market to take advantage of recent advancements in generative artificial intelligence.
Throwback Thursday: Lloyd’s looks to Tower Hamlets; Budget blow
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to May 1990 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history: Lloyd’s was looking to Tower Hamlets and the sector was horrified by one of the worst ever years for natural catastrophe…
Carbon Underwriting CEO retires due to MS
Carbon Underwriting co-founder and CEO Nick Tye is retiring from the business following a diagnosis of progressive multiple sclerosis.
Probitas CEO to retire a year on from Aviva acquisition
Probitas CEO Ash Bathia will retire at the end of July, with Aviva’s global corporate and specialty managing director Matthew Washington set to take the reins at the Lloyd’s insurer.
Arch GWP falls due to Gap pause and softening rates
Arch’s UK insurance company saw gross written premiums tumble by more than 10% last year as a result of the Financial Conduct Authority’s pause on Gap insurance sales and softening London market rates.