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Lloyd's approves California wildfire syndicate
Lloyd’s has approved the creation of a syndicate dedicated to underwriting wildfire-exposed commercial risks in California.
View from the top: RSA’s Jones and Gray on why the London Market must address its talent shortage
Andy Jones, director of risk consulting, and Calvin Gray, London Market marine director, at RSA Insurance discuss the London Market’s talent issue and the steps it must take to address the gap.
View from the top: MS Amlin’s Martin Burke on the future of underwriting
Martin Burke, director of underwriting performance at MS Amlin, reflects on the market in 2023 and outlines the three considerations that will define how the future generation of underwriters supports clients and brokers through economically challenging…
Aviva, Crawford, Zurich and Amanda Blanc triumph at 2023 British Insurance Awards
Aviva was among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards 2023, on a night when its group CEO Amanda Blanc took home the Achievement Award.
London Market brokers demand face-to-face future
Data analysis: Brokers and underwriters are fed up with post-pandemic ways of working, according to research by the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association and Chartered Insurance Institute's New Generation group.
RSA poised to launch partnership with cyber MGA Resilience
RSA is preparing to launch a cyber proposition with US-based managing general agent Resilience, the insurer’s UK specialty boss has said.
Aon, Lloyd’s and VIG team up to support Ukraine’s reconstruction
Aon, Lloyd’s, and Vienna Insurance Group committed to providing enhanced reinsurance capacity to support Ukraine’s country’s recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Dive In aims to unlock innovation through inclusivity
Insurance Post is media partner for this year’s Dive In Festival, which will take place from 26 to 28 September and launch a mentoring programme.
Lloyd’s former broker Terry Wellard dies
Terry Wellard, the longest-serving chairman of the LIBC Motor Executive Committee, has died aged 82.
Extent of insurers underpaying women exposed
Data Analysis: Data shows the parts of the insurance industry where women are most likely to be earning less than their male counterparts plus what action is actually closing the gender pay gap.
Lloyd’s to publish ESG plans after net zero criticism
Lloyd’s of London chiefs have promised to "comment more expansively" on ESG guidance in September, as the industry moves to an “action phase.”
Bronek Masojada appointed Sirius Point chair
Former Hiscox boss Bronek Masojada has been appointed chair of Sirius Point’s board of directors, effectively immediately.
Climate activists let off smoke bombs outside Lloyd’s
Climate activists gathered outside Lloyd’s of London in the run-up to today’s AGM, letting off smoke bombs and chanting “Stop Adani” as well as “Stop Eacop.”
Scor leaves NZIA and commits to Norwegian gas and oil exploration
Reinsurer Scor has become the latest founding member to leave the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance, CEO Thierry Leger announced at the company’s annual general meeting.
Climate activists hit Lloyd’s insurers ahead of AGM
Climate activists targeted Lloyd’s insurers backing fossil fuel projects around the world ahead of its annual general meeting later today, with more disruption planned.
Liiba members relying on ‘flimsy model’ to operate in EU, says CEO
Chris Croft, CEO of the London and International Insurance Brokers Association, has said the model in which members operate in the EU is “very open to interpretation”.
Climate change activists target Biba conference
Protestors gathered outside the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference in Manchester today (11 May), calling for insurers to refuse to back the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
Insurance Post Podcast: Power List Top 10
To find out who made it into the Top 10 of Insurance Post's Power List for 2023, make sure you listen to the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Bronek Masojada joins Sirius Point board
Sirius Point has added former Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojada to its board of directors, effective from 2 May.
How insurers are supporting King Charles’ green agenda
To mark HRH King Charles III's coronation, Fiona Nicolson examines the impact of his Sustainable Markets Initiative Insurance Task Force.
Lloyd’s targets sustainable assets with £250m investment fund
Lloyd’s has launched a £250m fund to invest in “sustainability-focused assets” across private equity, infrastructure, natural capital and real estate.
Law firm Ince enters into administration
Law firm Ince Group, previously known as Ince Gordon Dadds, is set to appoint administrators after a major creditor withdrew its support following months of cashflow problems.
Q&A: Volante Global managing director Hans Døhlen
Hans Døhlen, managing director of Volante Germany, explains how Shareholder Activist Protection Insurance works.
Paying all Ukraine war claims would bankrupt insurance industry, warns Howden
The insurance industry would be bankrupted if it were forced to cover all losses associated with the war in Ukraine, David Howden has warned.