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Fifty firms band together on new inclusivity pledge
Lloyd’s and Zurich have founded the Inclusive Behaviours Pledge, which has been signed by 50 firms so far.
Interview: Bronek Masojada, Hiscox
Holidaying in North Korea isn’t most people’s idea of the dream summer break, but the kite surfing, Caterham racing CEO of Hiscox, Bronek Masojada, sees it as just another part of living life in the fast lane, as he explains to Ryan Hewlett
Lloyd's World Cup Blog: Against the odds – Germany aside, predictions remain on track
We’ve reached the business end of the tournament. With the group stages a distant memory, we look back at the thrills and spills of the first two weeks of competition.
Blog: Lloyd’s Lab: Innovation with big shoes to fill
Lloyd's needs a dramatic change in organisational culture to ensure the success of its insurtech sandbox, explains Craig Wilson, managing director of financial services at Sopra Steria.
Blog: What legacy will Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale leave behind when she departs in 2019?
Jonathan Swift looks back on how Inga Beale's time as Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale might be remembered using a jukebox stacked with her own Desert Island Disc selection
Neon launches Copenhagen-based marine business
Neon has launched Orca Insurance Agency, a Lloyd’s approved coverholder which will underwrite Nordic marine business on behalf of Neon Syndicate 2468.
Analysis: Lloyd's of London going electronic
The challenges of bringing Lloyd’s trading into the 21st century
Inga Beale to leave Lloyd’s next year
Lloyd’s has confirmed Dame Inga Beale will step down her role as CEO next year.
GDPR: London market issue guide on GDPR
Trade bodies from across the London market have published guidance to help members navigate the impending implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation.
London market bosses to prioritise modernisation
Market modernisation, underwriting systems upgrades, and Brexit preparations are the top three 2018 priorities of Lloyd’s market chief operating officers, according to survey findings.
Lloyd's: World Cup kicks off with a bang as reality bites for favourites
The World Cup is well and truly underway, and what a way to get started!
Week in Post: How much are your limbs worth?
One of the highlights of the World Cup so far was watching Portuguese defender Pepe collapse in agony after receiving a pat on the back from Moroccan player Mehdi Benatia. But when you see how much footballers insure their body parts for, it isn’t really…
Analysis: Making waves: Can AI help the crisis in marine?
Outdated static rating factors and underwriting losses mean the marine market is ripe for disruption. Technology, including, blockchain is set to shake up the sector.
This week in Post: Bullying, Brexit and big predictions
This week in Post, the government said that it is considering plans to exclude cyclists and vulnerable road users from the proposed £5000 limit on fast track claims.
Blog: Lloyd's predicts the World Cup winner
Lloyd's of London predicts which country will win the 2018 World Cup, based on the insurable value of the 32 football teams that start battling it out this week in Russia.
Nat Cats push specialty market into costliest year on record
The UK specialty insurance market suffered the costliest year on record in 2017 as natural catastrophe activity took its toll on underwriting performance.
Beazley’s specialty lines split a positive move, say analysts
Beazley is to split its specialty lines business from cyber and related lines, in a move welcomed by insurance analysts.
Roundtable: Digital innovation in commercial lines
The terms commercial lines and digital aren't often spoken together - is the problem that the industry doesn't talk about it or is it really not happening in the market?
Lloyd's Brussels gets regulatory green light, Vandendael named CEO
Lloyd’s has received regulatory approval from the National Bank of Belgium for its Brussels subsidiary.
Interview: John Ludlow, Airmic
With business models facing increasing threats from more directions than ever before, John Ludlow, CEO of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers, spoke to Post weeks before its members gather in Liverpool and he warned risk managers need to be at…
Week in Post: Picking up the pieces after Biba 2018
The possibility of physical and mental collapse is now very real. No sympathy for the Devil. Buy the ticket, take the ride.
Analysis: How Lloyd's is faring in the Middle East
As economies in the Middle East diversify, new opportunities for insurers and reinsurers are beginning to show themselves. Is the London Market taking full advantage?
Lloyd’s severs links with NRA following inquiry
Lloyd’s has instructed underwriters to no longer do business with the National Rifle Association of America, following fines on Chubb and Lockton.