Lloyd’s of London
Lloyd's sees profits grow £260m in first half of 2016
Lloyd’s of London has reported an increase in profits of £260m billion in the first half of 2016 as compared to the same period last year.
Video: Dive In - Hugh Hessing, Virginia Clegg and Pauline Miller on the importance of diversity and inclusion
With a week to go until Lloyd's Dive in festival Hugh Hessing of Aviva Ireland, Pauline Miller of Lloyd’s of London, and Virginia Clegg of DAC Beachcroft talk about why diversity in insurance is important.
Lloyd's Market Association appoints Tom Hamill to lead delegated authority matters
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed Tom Hamill as senior executive, underwriting. Hammill will lead on all delegated authority matters, including binding authorities, lineslips, consortia and other facilities.
James Hallam creates sport division with three appointments
James Hallam has created a sport division with the appointments of James Martin, Jon Salmon and Anne Barden.
Lancashire Holdings reveals succession plans at Syndicates 2010 and 3010
Lancashire Holdings has revealed succession plans for the active underwriter roles of Syndicates 2010 and 3010 at Cathedral Underwriting.
Diversity: How to implement a more eclectic workforce
Historically, the insurance industry has lacked diversity. When you imagine a typical insurance firm, you may picture a male, pale and stale boardroom. Increasingly, though, the industry has been implementing a range of initiatives to draw in a more…
Pioneer Underwriters appoints Graeme Raynor as group director of underwriting
Pioneer Underwriters has appointed Graeme Raynor as group director of underwriting, effective October and subject to regulatory approval.
R&Q announces capacity boost to £15m
R&Q Commercial Risk Services is boosting its long-term capacity agreement, which will see its total underwriting capacity increased to £15m.
Interview: Inga Beale, Lloyd's of London
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale sits down with Jonathan Swift to talk about Brexit, diversity and the need to modernise the market
Director of Content’s Comment: Are beards a threat to insurtech?
I recently sat down with the ‘poster girl for diversity’ Inga Beale for this month’s cover interview. The Lloyd’s CEO covered a lot of ground, including the topic for which she has become a figurehead, as well as the modernisation of Lloyd’s – two…
Dive In festival gets a wider audience
Next month Lloyd’s will stage its second Dive In Festival, promoting the cause of diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry.
BIA 2016: Investing in the profession and diversity
Diversity Award; Investing in the Profession
Thomas Miller launches Thomas Miller Specialty
Thomas Miller, which manages the UK and TT Protection & Indemnity clubs, has launched a new group business, Thomas Miller Specialty.
C-Suite Broker: Willis Tower Watson's Nicolas Aubert on pushing the London Market forward
Over the years, the London insurance and reinsurance market has faced many challenges and changes, but to date it has successfully navigated these choppy waters.
Brexit would ‘hurt’ or ‘severely damage’ Lloyd’s
More than two-thirds of market professionals think Brexit would “hurt” or “severely damage” the London market, according to a survey from financial public relations consultancy Haggie Partners.
London is 'open for business' to Brazil says IUA's Matcham
International Underwriting Association CEO Dave Matcham has encouraged Brazilian customers to do business with London after changes to reinsurance regulation in the country have made it easier for clients there to access the London Market.
Contingency cover and royal deaths
The insurance market is reluctant to discuss contingency cover in the event of a royal death, although the national mourning will entail event cancellations on a majestic scale.