London Market Association (LMA)
Natwest x Uinsure; CFC’s AI cover; Sapiens’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
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.
US-Iran deal reopens Strait but shipping risks remain
Marine insurers have welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the US-Iran peace deal signed today (18 June), but warned significant operational, security and regulatory challenges remain.
Iran war puts energy security at top of priority lists
Axa XL’s CEO of UK and Lloyd’s Sean McGovern said the ongoing war in Iran has put a firm spotlight on energy security for businesses across the globe.
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.
Five key takeaways from the Global Risk Summit
Navigating the new geopolitical order, AI, changing climate risk, and increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks were on the agenda at the inaugural Global Risk Summit in London.
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.
Iran conflict triggers Lloyd’s war risk review
The London market’s war risk specialists have expanded the geographical areas deemed at heightened risk of conflict following the US and Israeli attacks against Iran.
What to expect from the regulator in 2026
The latest episode of the Insurance Post Podcast aims to prepare you for the regulatory red tape heading your way in 2026.
Acrisure’s UK rebrands; Clear Group’s purchase; LMA’s new board members
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Why women are disappearing from senior underwriting roles
Trade Voice: Fiona Temple, people, culture and academy director at the Lloyd’s Market Association, explains why the organisation is sounding the alarm about slowing career progression among female underwriters, and what can be done to reverse the trend.
Lloyd’s survey shows culture continuing to improve
Lloyd’s 2025 culture survey found the market has outperformed financial services industry standards, with 26 out of 28 comparable questions scoring above the financial services benchmark.
Axa XL's McGovern named LMA chair
Sean McGovern, Axa XL’s UK and Lloyd’s CEO, has succeeded Andrew Brooks as chair of the Lloyd’s Market Association.
FCA tries to clarify bullying and harassment standards for insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued final guidance setting out how insurers must address bullying, harassment and violence, after 95% of consultation respondents called for further clarification.
A Christmas Carol for insurance’s digital dilemmas
Editor’s View: Insurers to confront the ghosts of past technology missteps in order to claim a more connected, brighter future, according to Emma Ann Hughes who is under the influence of Charles Dickens this Christmas.
FCA trims insurance rules but pace criticised by market
The Financial Conduct Authority today (9 December) confirmed plans to simplify its insurance rules, but industry reaction suggests the changes don’t go far or fast enough.
Lloyd’s flags sharp decline in future female underwriting leaders
Lloyd’s is facing a shrinking pipeline of female underwriting talent, with new data revealing women remain significantly under-represented at senior levels.
Neal to be paid £2m by AIG without working a day
AIG has agreed to pay John Neal $2.7m (£2m) despite the former Lloyd’s CEO failing to work a day at the insurer, new filings have revealed.
Lloyd’s opens investigation into Neal’s workplace relationship
Lloyd’s has opened an investigation into the conduct of former CEO John Neal, after rumours of a workplace affair swirled.
Brace yourself: Modernising the London market has just begun
Trade Voice: Joe Brace, the Lloyd's Market Association’s operations director, calls for shared standards, more collaboration and experimentation with data and artificial intelligence to move the market forward.
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.