London Market Association (LMA)
LMA calls for industry standard on drones
The Lloyd’s Market Association has provided input for a European Commission study on the liability and insurance requirements generated by Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems.
LMA to launch Lloyd’s claims review
The Lloyd’s Market Association has unveiled plans for a review into the quality of claims management in the London market.
LMA demands rapid Competition Commission progress
The Lloyd’s Market Association is pushing for speedy reforms from the Competition Commission’s investigation into motor insurance, suggesting the body circumvents legal change.
International development and modernisation on LMA radar for 2014
The Lloyd’s Market Association will focus its efforts on international market development, market modernisation initiatives and improving the management of third party suppliers during the course of 2014.
Piracy: Safer seas
With a more stable Somalia and improved maritime security, will the downward trend in piracy attacks continue, or will incidents in East African and South-East Asian waters ensure rough seas in future?
Insurers cautious on Arctic voyages says LMA
Underwriters in the Lloyd's market would not be surprised to see proposals for cruise ships transiting Arctic routes to travel in pairs, the Lloyd's Market Association said this week.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Editor's comment: Ladies first (at last)
When I joined the insurance market in 2004, just under 10 years ago, the ‘required’ dress code for me to enter the hallowed halls of Lloyd’s of London was a skirt or dress.
LMA power group opens up to companies market
The Lloyd’s Market Association will open up members of its newly-formed power generation panel to the companies insurance market.
Lloyd’s: A period of adjustment
In a challenging year for the market, how is Lloyd’s responding to regulatory changes, international competition and the potential threat posed by passive underwriting structures?
R&Q named preferred credit control provider of LMA
Randall and Quilter has been selected as the preferred provider of credit control services by the Lloyd’s Market Association working group.
LMA group selects Charles Taylor to manage TPA Central Database
Charles Taylor Insurance Services has been appointed to develop and manage the third party claims administrators database by the Lloyd’s Market Association Binding Authority Claims Group following a tender process.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
LMA launches new e-claim file site
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to launch an electronic claim file website on 18 November.
Industry warns over reputational risk of FCA’s ‘name and shame’ policy
Regulator’s new plans could see individuals under investigation outed publicly.
Career development: LMA Academy wins full CII accreditation
The LMA Academy - the Lloyd's Market Association's professional training and development programme - has received the Chartered Insurance Institute's continuing professional development accreditation for its masterclasses and workshops, and for its…
LMA Academy wins full CII accreditation
The LMA Academy, the professional training and development programme managed and run by the Lloyd’s Market Association has been awarded accreditation by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
LMA backed by London market members
The Lloyd’s Market Association has received a vote of confidence from London underwriters, chief executives and other market members.
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
IUMI Preview: Charting a course
With the sector suffering major losses, long-term sustainability is high on the agenda at this year’s International Union of Marine Insurance conference. Can the market navigate the choppy waters?
Piper Alpha: 25 years on
A quarter of a century on from the Piper Alpha oil platform disaster, how has the industry learnt from the difficulties it faced in the aftermath – and what has been done to stop such a tragedy occurring again?
LMA to join government maritime security committee
The Lloyd’s Market Association has been invited to join a new government committee monitoring security at UK ports and harbours.
Argo International hires Brit's Jackson as head of compliance
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
Airmic’s basis contract clause campaign bolstered by heavy hitters
Lloyd’s market remains reticent to address elimination of avoidance clauses.