Lloyd’s of London
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.
A step toward smarter, proportionate insurance rules
Trade Voice: Michael Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, feels the regulator's plan to simplify insurance rules will ease the burden of red tape for the trade body's members.
Lloyd’s hails US repeal as win for insurance
Lloyd’s has welcomed the US decision to repeal Section 899 from the reconciliation bill, claiming the move is a boost for international insurers operating in the American market.
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…
Retirements drive London market technology innovation
Guidewire London market lead Jamie McDonnell has argued that retirements are driving technology innovation in the market.
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.
Marine insurance costs increase amidst Israel-Iran conflict
As a result of the Israel-Iran conflict marine insurers are now charging 0.2% of the value of a ship for journeys into the Gulf, according to data from insurance broker Marsh McLennan.
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.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Lloyd’s history; iPrism cupcakes
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.
Marsh McLennan CEO named Insurance United Against Dementia chair
Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK, is the new chair of Insurance United Against Dementia.
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.
Treasury set to greenlight new UK captives regime
HM Treasury is expected to push ahead with plans to reform regulations in order to encourage the growth of a UK captives sector.
Diary of an Insurer: Markel’s Nick Line
Nick Line, chief underwriting officer of Markel, empowers underwriters, put his coffee order in first thing through the Markel app on his phone, identifies pressing issues as chair of Inclusion at Lloyd’s and reads about developments in cosmology and…
Penny Black’s Social Diary: Haggie’s balls; Lloyd’s 1st day
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.
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.
Lloyd’s Tiernan shares his vision for London market
Patrick Tiernan has marked his first day as Lloyd’s CEO with a LinkedIn post, reflecting on his challenging medical journey and his hopes for the future of the London insurance market.
The insurance stories set to dominate the headlines in the second half of 2025
Content director’s view: Things might have gone quiet of late, but Jonathan Swift expects the lull to offer only a short respite before the deal-doers and headline-makers are back in force fueling the market conversation. And here are some predictions as…
MGAA looking at increasing Lloyd’s syndicate membership
Managing General Agents’ Association CEO Mike Keating has revealed he is in discussion with some large Lloyd’s insurers in a bid to bring more syndicates in as members.
Big Interview: Jason Richards, Swiss Re
Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO for UK and Ireland sits down with Scott McGee to talk through company priorities, the UK property insurance market, and what he thinks must be the top priorities for the next CEO of Lloyd's.
Diary of an Insurer: Gallagher’s Ayshea King
Ayshea King, energy claims handler of Gallagher, plays netball with Lloyd’s, studies for Chartered Insurance Institute examinations and explains how she switched from being a midwife to supporting clients in the renewables industry.
What Tiernan will find in the Lloyd’s CEO in-tray
Editor’s View: As Patrick Tiernan prepares to succeed John Neal as CEO of Lloyd’s at the start of June, Emma Ann Hughes reflects on what is in his in-tray, plus what is in his toolkit, to consider how he could transform and leave a lasting mark of the…
Tiernan calls out ‘egregious trading behaviours’ at Lloyd’s
Incoming Lloyd’s CEO Patrick Tiernan has called out examples of “egregious trading behaviours”, saying that he currently has “cause for concern, but not alarm.”