Lloyd’s of London
Charity accuses Lloyd’s agents of ‘underperforming’ on climate change
Climate change progress has stalled significantly since 2024, with Lloyd’s managing agents performing worse across the board in ESG underwriting practices, according to a charity’s major climate change assessment.
Lloyd’s Tiernan recalls having ‘ear chewed’ by Washington
Lloyd’s of London CEO Patrick Tiernan has said he had his “ear chewed out” in a call with Washington over the insurance situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Lloyd’s, Hiscox and LMA CEOs address Trump’s confusion
Confusion over insurance terminology may have contributed to Donald Trump’s belief that a lack of cover was preventing ships from operating in the region, according to the sector’s senior leaders.
Chubb leads consortium for Hormuz shipping cover
Chubb has launched a Lloyd’s market consortium to provide additional marine war risk insurance capacity for vessels and cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ThingCo co-founder re-emerges at Lloyd’s Lab insurtech
ThingCo co-founder Jonathon Valentine left the telematics provider in March and has now been appointed as the new group chief technology officer for the insurtech SAMP Risk.
LMG’s Wagstaff hopes for ‘vanilla’ start to UK captive regime
Caroline Wagstaff, CEO of the London Market Group, hopes the UK has a “vanilla” start to its captive journey.
Lloyd’s launch event lifts lid on men’s health gap
Lloyd’s hosted the launch of the government’s first ever 10-year men’s health strategy as a series of City-based free events and webinars will be available this summer.
Duck Creek bets on AI and Lloyd’s to drive UK expansion
As Lloyd’s looks beyond Blueprint Two, Duck Creek is positioning itself to become a leading technology provider to the London Market, backed by new artificial intelligence capabilities and a push for market certification.
Lloyd’s targeted with eco-protest mural
A giant mural was painted outside Lloyd’s of London this morning as activists demanded that insurers make the Coral Triangle a no-go zone.
Pride exposes prejudice LGBTQ+ individuals face in insurance
Editor’s View: LGBTQ+ network Link’s latest survey shows many insurance professionals still feel pressure to hide parts of themselves at work, which Emma Ann Hughes argues highlights the need for insurers to move beyond Pride branding and ‘pinkwashing’…
Lloyd’s DEI role model ‘leaves job after misconduct allegations’
A report has suggested Lloyd’s former DEI role model, and Beazley’s chief risk officer, Rob Anarfi, has left the insurer over ‘non-financial misconduct allegations’.
Hybrid warfare drives rethink of terror and war coverage
Insurers face mounting pressure to redefine exclusions and pricing as cyber warfare, sabotage and misinformation reshape global risk, according to participants in a panel discussion during London Risk Week.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Insurtech Run Club; Qover’s divorce
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector's social media posts.
Lloyd’s culture head Lomas to exit
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s, is to leave the London Market after four years in the role.
Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s
Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s, sits at the centre of one of the most consequential periods in the London market’s history and at the top of Insurance Post's Power List in 2026.
Insurers must get data in order to maximise AI potential
Insurers must ensure that their respective data strategies are up to scratch before they can take advantage of AI commercially, according to Dun & Bradstreet’s head of insurance.
Final Dive In festival to tackle balance between humans and AI
The final iteration of the Lloyd’s of London diversity and inclusion festival has been announced, with the theme taking aim at retaining crucial human elements alongside artificial intelligence adoption.
Q&A: William Magowan, Duck Creek
William Magowan, senior vice president of Duck Creek, outlines how his business is targeting the London market with new investment while using artificial intelligence to unlock faster, more efficient change for insurers.
Lloyd’s pushed to prove value of Dive In replacement
Editor's View: As Lloyd’s winds down Dive In, Emma Ann Hughes argues the real test will be whether the London market's replacement delivers meaningful change when it comes to diversity and inclusion rather than diluted ambition.
Tysers Live CEO Chapman steps down
Tysers has announced that Paul Chapman is stepping down from his post as chief executive of Tysers Live to pursue personal interests.
Lloyd’s pulls plug on Dive In
Lloyd’s will bring its flagship diversity and inclusion Dive In festival to an end after 2026, as it launches a market-wide consultation to develop a broader approach to talent, skills and culture.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Lloyd’s tours; Ageas’s chocolate
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector's social media posts.
Beazley to launch marine war consortium
Beazley is to launch a new marine war consortium, to provide up to $1bn (£740m) of Lloyd’s capacity amid the Iran War.
How to retain London’s position as the world’s leader in risk
Trade Voice: Christopher Croft, CEO of the London and International Insurance Brokers Association, on how the London market must modernise and evolve to sustain growth.