Lloyd’s of London
Canopius exits space insurance market
Canopius has ceased to write new space business and has confirmed the departure of two senior underwriters for the class.
Lloyd’s Lomas promises ‘accountability’ over Inclusive Futures
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s, has given an update on how the success of the London market’s Inclusive Futures initiative to increase ethnically diverse talent in the industry will be measured.
Link founder calls for focus on social mobility
Erik Johnson, co-founder of Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has highlighted social mobility as the primary area of improvement for insurance diversity and inclusion efforts.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive…
Lloyd’s CEO reflects on Dive In’s 10-year evolution
John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s has kicked off the tenth anniversary of the insurance industry’s diversity and inclusion Dive In festival by saying the event is now far greater than it was a decade ago.
Lloyd’s to ramp up business oversight to avoid past ‘mistakes’
Lloyd’s will increase its oversight of delegated and legacy business to avoid squandering the gains of recent remediation efforts, chief underwriting officer Rachel Turk has said.
Lloyd’s names Sir Charles Roxburgh as next chair
Lloyd’s has named Sir Charles Roxburgh as its next chair, with the former Treasury official set to take up the position on 1 May 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Lloyd’s proposes changes to misconduct framework
Lloyd’s has proposed a raft of changes to its misconduct framework, including making it clearer which behaviours are considered unacceptable and protections for whistleblowers.
Twenty firms face off for Lloyd’s Lab spots
The Lloyd’s Lab pitch day for its 13th cohort saw 20 firms go head-to-head for one of 10 spots in the market’s 10-week fast track programme for “fresh ideas” to challenge the insurance industry.
Charles Taylor InsureTech steps up London Market digitalisation
Charles Taylor is to offer Delegated Data Manager to London Market clients as an elective market service via London Insurance Market Operations and Strategic Sourcing.
Lloyd’s CEO predicts no changes to current pricing cycle
Lloyd’s CEO John Neal has said he expects current insurance pricing conditions to persist, dismissing suggestions of imminent widespread softening of rates.
Lloyd’s explains how diverse talent initiative will work
Lloyd’s head of culture Mark Lomas has outlined how the Inclusive Futures education and workplace initiatives will operate in practice.
Lloyd’s COO put in charge of Blueprint Two following delays
Lloyd’s chief operating officer Bob James has been appointed as CEO of Velonetic, the London Market Joint Venture delivering Blueprint Two.
Climate activist group defaces insurer windows
A newly formed climate activist group has smashed and defaced windows of major insurers as part of a “campaign of sabotage”.
Aviva completes Probitas acquistion
Aviva has completed its acquisition of Probitas, following the receipt of all necessary approvals.
Lloyd’s joins forces with eight insurers in diverse talent push
Lloyd’s, along with Arch, Axa XL, Beazley, Chubb, Hiscox, Howden, MS Amlin and Tokio Marine Kiln, has unveiled plans to provide higher education bursaries to black and ethnically diverse talent, in a bid to make the insurance industry inclusive.
Climate change activists target British Insurance Awards
Extinction Rebellion targeted the Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2024 tonight (3 July) as part of its latest month of activity.
Lloyd’s urged to change approach to Blueprint Two
Lloyd’s of London may need to take a “more progressive route” to achieve Blueprint Two to ensure specific benefits of the transformation are realised.
Insurance Post Census 2024: Have your say
Insurance Post’s Census is back, and we need your help to achieve a snapshot of the make-up of the industry in 2024.
Blueprint Two rollout hit by more delays
The first phase of the rollout of Blueprint Two has been pushed back again, due to testing of the technology running behind schedule.
Winners of British Insurance Technology Awards 2024 revealed
The winners of the inaugural British Insurance Technology Awards were unveiled last night (18 June) at a glitzy bash at the London Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square.