Lloyd’s/London
House of Lords decision "a victory for commonsense", lawyer says
A lawyer at Carter Bailey Perry has hailed the House of Lords' court judgement as a "victory for commensense"
Lloyd's agency unveils new CEO
Jubilee promotes Loucaides from director of underwriting to CEO
Forex losses hit Brit
Lloyd's insurer heavily impacted by exchange rate losses.
Aviation reinsurance losses weigh heavily on Novae
Aviation losses sent Novae to a first half pretax loss.
New and improved
The Lloyd’s Exchange, use of the Insurers’Market Repository and electronic trading are just a few of the steps Lloyd’s has taken to bring itself in to the 21st Century but Sarah Hills asks whether these measures are making it harder for new entrants to…
Validus second quarter net income nearly doubles
Validus second quarter net income nearly doubles
Markel forms equine division
Insurer Markel names four-strong London team for its new equine and livestock arm
Lack of catastrophe claims helps Advent to profit
Advent's first half pretax profit rises, thanks to a lack of catastrophe.
Lancashire second quarter pre-tax profit more than doubles
Lloyd's insurer reports strong pretax profit numbers
XL second quarter net income drops 66%, but CEO happy
XL's second quarter net income fell 66%, but CEO Mike McGavick said this was a quarter in which the strength of the franchise 'shines through'.
Renaissance Re net income surges
Ren Re second quarter net income more than doubles.
Colorado storms may cost around $500m - reports
Recent Colorado storms proving to be costly for insurers, reports say.
Former Benfield chief joins Lloyd's insurer board
John Whiter has joined Argenta Syndicate Management.
RK Harrison launches delegated authority operation
Broker to retain Bowood brand
Economic losses from natural catastrophes below average for first half of the year
Insured losses were $11bn, somewhat above the average for the same period in the past ten years. Economic losses were below average at $25bn, research from Munich Re has said.
AIG UK rebrands as Chartis
Insurance giant name change marks break with past
Beazley reports first half figures
CEO Andrew Horton pleased by 5% increase in retention rates.
Darling: insurance industry facing increasingly "challenging" global market
Chancellor speaks at launch of delayed Insurance Industry Working Group report.
Fitch affirms Lloyd’s A+ rating with stable outlook
Ratings agent categorised Lloyd’s as the second largest reinsurer by net earned premium.
Lloyd’s to open Dublin office
Lord Peter Levene to open first Lloyd’s office in Ireland.
Football Cup is a success
Three cheers: everyone had a great day at Leyton.
Getting the right data
Recent initiatives to tackle the UK asbestos claims process have had varying degrees of success. Michael Cook takes a look at what needs to be done to improve them.