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Insurers and brokers agree to aid development of Ukrainian market
The Ukrainian government has revealed that it signed a memorandum of understanding with representatives of several leading insurance companies during a conference in Rome last month, with the aim of developing the country’s insurance market.
Why marine underwriters are demanding greater transparency on Israeli links
Trade Voice: Simon Jackson, member of London’s Forum of Insurance Lawyers and head of marine, energy and shipping at DAC Beachcroft, looks at what the recent sinking of two cargo ships in the Red Sea means for underwriting war risks cover.
Lancashire announces two CEO appointments
Lancashire has announced succession plans for the leadership of its Lloyd’s business and its Bermuda-domiciled insurance company.
Lloyd’s appoints Hiscox veteran Flaquet as COO
Lloyd’s has appointed Stéphane Flaquet as chief operating officer, with the Hiscox veteran set to take up the position on 1 September subject to regulatory approval.
Big Interview: Chris Jones, CEO of the International Underwriting Association
Chris Jones, CEO of the International Underwriting Association, shares his plan to prepare members for increasingly interconnected risks, improve their operational efficiency and ensure they win the war for talent.
MS Amlin drafts Dart as CEO Carrier departs
MS Amlin has appointed former Brit chief underwriting officer Christiern Dart as its next CEO, succeeding Andrew Carrier.
African insurer to return to the UK as a Lloyd’s Syndicate
African insurer Santam has been granted in principle approval by Lloyd’s to launch a syndicate.
60 Seconds With... MNK Group’s Wajahat Khawaja
Wajahat Khawaja, head of governance and controls at MNK Group, make sure everyone plays fair, follows the rules, and doesn’t break anything.
What the Blueprint Two delay means for the market
As Blueprint Two faces delays, Paul Evans, London Market subject matter expert at Novidea, explores why this pause should be seen not as a setback, but as a strategic opportunity to align, prepare, and build the foundations for meaningful digital…
British Insurance Awards 2025 winners revealed
Aviva was crowned General Insurer of the Year and Airmic CEO Julia Graham, pictured, took home the Achievement Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards last night (9 July).
Nexus opens investigation over CEO’s ‘offensive’ email
Brown & Brown-owned Nexus Underwriting has opened an investigation after the MGA’s CEO sent an all-staff email which caused offence.
Lloyd’s managing agent authorisation process to be streamlined
The Prudential Regulation Authority, Financial Conduct Authority, and Lloyd’s have agreed to streamline the process of regulatory approval for Lloyd’s managing agents.
Throwback Thursday: Lloyd’s ladies; Canada Life’s tech
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to July 1970 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when Canada Life was going hi-tech and women increased their presence at Lloyd’s.
Markel innovates to drive down London market costs
Markel has increasingly turned to automatic and fast follow models as it seeks to drive down the cost of doing business in the London market, managing director of distribution strategies and business development Dan Martin has told Post.
Diary of an Insurer: Apollo’s Chris Moore
Based in Amsterdam, Chris Moore, president of commercial at Apollo ibott 1971, gets the kids to school while the London market still sleeps, has a data-driven underwriting approach, and reflects on what Lloyd's chair Bruce Carnegie-Brown and CEO John…
Probitas writes biggest ever risk following Aviva buildout
Aviva’s specialty product launches are resonating with customers, with its Lloyd’s syndicate writing its largest-ever single risk earlier this year, according to global corporate and specialty managing director Matt Washington.
Retirements drive London market technology innovation
Guidewire London market lead Jamie McDonnell has argued that retirements are driving technology innovation in the market.
Q&A: Stuart Heath, Tokio Marine HCC
Earlier this year, Tokio Marine HCC appointed Stuart Heath as international head of distribution in addition to his role as head of delegated property. He told Post about how the insurer is hoping to ride out the soft market and its biggest growth…
Vote for The Industry Impact winner at the 2025 British Insurance Awards
The voting is now open for you to decide who should be the recipient of the Industry Impact Award at the 2025 British Insurance Awards.
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.