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Brexit a 'stumbling block' for globalisation, Lloyd's Asia boss warns
The head of Lloyd's Asia-Pacific has described Brexit as "one of the biggest stumbling blocks for globalisation".
Dashfield and Thorstensson step down from top jobs at Sirius
Sirius International Managing Agency has experienced senior management changes at its Lloyd’s managing agency.
Week in Post: Socials, swingers, and share sales
This week editorial staff at Post and sister title Insurance Age held their annual team social. After a popular vote, we took the unusual step of visiting a swingers club.
Torlea buys Lloyd's broker Kinetic
Torlea Group has bought Kinetic Insurance Brokers.
Besso Insurance Group reports 16% increase in brokerage as turnover hits £37.6m
Besso Insurance Group has reported a strong increase in its brokerage income in its 2015 results as turnover currently stands at £37.6m with pre-tax profits of £5.26m.
Lau swaps XL Catlin for Tokio Marine Kiln in Hong Kong
Tokio Marine Kiln has appointed Kin Lau as head of the international insurer's Hong Kong office.
Week in Post: Moving house, losing trust, and diversity
Having recently moved from the outskirts of London to Somerset to increase my rebellious teenage son's chances of staying at school, I now understand why Londoners might be considered slightly arrogant.
This week: Patronuses, start-ups and blockchain
As J K Rowling continues to delight fans with updated ebooks on her website Pottermore this week we learnt a bit more about our team mates on Post as a new feature was released.
Lloyd's may look to EU member states on a 'bilateral basis' following Brexit
Lloyd's of London may approach each EU member state individually following Brexit, with the possibility of setting up more than one European centre.
Video: Dive In - Hugh Hessing, Virginia Clegg and Pauline Miller on the importance of diversity and inclusion
With a week to go until Lloyd's Dive in festival Hugh Hessing of Aviva Ireland, Pauline Miller of Lloyd’s of London, and Virginia Clegg of DAC Beachcroft talk about why diversity in insurance is important.
AIG sells Ascot stake to Canadian pension firm
Insurance giant AIG has sold its 20% stake in Ascot Underwriting and fully-owned subsidiary Ascot Corporate Name to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for $1.1bn (£840m).
XL Catlin to acquire Lloyd's MGA in Australia
Global insurer XL Catlin has entered into an agreement with Paul Hines, the owner of Sydney-based Brooklyn Underwriting, to acquire the MGA.
Week in Post: Wasp stings, rebirth and rehab
I felt for brokers last week after I spent a few days incapacitated when a wasp sting on my ankle became infected and I was unable to walk.
Rebranded Ed takes its name from Lloyd's roots
Newly rebranded Ed, the international broker formerly known as Cooper Gay, has revealed to Post the inspiration behind the name is Lloyd's founder Edward Lloyd.
Jon Hancock leaves RSA to join Lloyd’s
Jon Hancock, RSA's UK commercial director, will join Lloyd's as performance director.
Europe: Delegated authority arrangements need to be reviewed ahead of the Iber's expiration
Although the British electorate has voted for Brexit, the UK remains a member of the European Union for the time being, and EU competition law continues to apply in the UK.
In the September issue of Post
The London Fire Brigade, the anniversary of the great Fire of London and the Top 30 European insurer ranking are in the September issue of Post.
Top 30 European insurers 2016: At the top of their game
A lack of large natural disasters, favourable exchange rates and a number of sizeable mergers have seen many of the top 30 European insurers weather the tough environment and climb the rankings
Nelson: Brexit is an opportunity to offload ‘burdensome’ regulation
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has called for the UK to abandon “overly burdensome” regulation following Brexit.
Lloyd’s chairman hints at post-Brexit EU underwriting hub
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has hinted that the corporation would establish an underwriting hub in Europe if the UK loses single market access.
Swan returns to Asia for Lloyd's compliance role
Kim Swan, most recently senior manager - international regulatory affairs at Lloyd's, has returned to Asia.
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: Innovation and modernisation
The London Market is keen to encourage innovation, but that will involve overturning tried and tested practices and bringing through the younger generation
Week in Post: trampolining, brokers in the dark and cake
I was reminded of the insurance industry this surprising sunny bank holiday weekend when I was required to sign a waiver to accept and acknowledge my participation in Gravity Force trampolining could entail "known and unknown risks that could result in…