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Nord Stream sues UK insurers over gas pipeline explosions
13th March 2024
Nord Stream is reportedly in pursuit of more than €400 million from UK insurance companies, including Lloyd's of London, for refusing to cover the 2022 explosions that ruptured pipelines designed to transport Russian gas to Germany. The Switzerland-based firm has named Lloyd's Insurance Company and Arch Insurance as defendants in its ... Read the full article
Insurance industry must be proactive as GenAI reshapes cyber landscape: Lloyd’s
12th March 2024
The impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology on the cyber landscape is expected to increase the frequency, severity, and diversity of attacks, and as the threats evolve, it's imperative that the insurance industry takes proactive steps, according to Lloyd's. A new report from Lloyd's, the world's oldest insurance and reinsurance ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s exceeds weighted average cost of capital in 2023: ICMR, LMA
11th March 2024
After realising preliminary results for 2023 last week, analysis by ICMR and the LMA reveals that the specialist Lloyd's insurance and reinsurance marketplace has, in aggregate, exceeded its weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the first time in the last decade. ICMR notes that although it's a challenge to establish ... Read the full article
“Outstanding” 2023 leads to best underwriting result in recent history: Lloyd’s
7th March 2024
In a trading update for its full year 2023 financial performance, global insurance and reinsurance marketplace Lloyd’s has revealed its underwriting profit increased by £3.3 billion to £5.9 billion. Burkhard Keese, Lloyd’s CFO commented, “2023 was an outstanding year for the Lloyd’s market. We continued to see sustainable, profitable growth and ... Read the full article
AXIS’ Energy Transition Syndicate 2050 to start underwriting in April
4th March 2024
Provider of re/insurance solutions, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, has announced the Energy Resilience Syndicate 2050 has now received full approval from Lloyd’s and will begin underwriting from April 1, 2024. Created to provide capacity for new energy projects, Syndicate 2050 was launched last December and had received in-principle approval from ... Read the full article
Marsh McLennan, Lloyd’s backed Unity expands coverage to boost Ukrainian economy
1st March 2024
Marsh McLennan, a re/insurance broker, in collaboration with the Ukrainian government and Lloyd’s, announced the expansion of its Unity insurance facility (Unity) to now cover war risk insurance for ships carrying all non-military cargo. Initially launched in November 2023 to provide affordable war risk insurance for grain shipments and other ... Read the full article
M&A could be back on the table at Lloyd’s: J.P. Morgan
1st March 2024
According to analysts at J.P. Morgan, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) could be making a return to the Lloyd’s space. Historically, there was a lot of M&A activity in this market, with analysts highlighting that the number of listed Lloyd's players reduced from 10 to 3 in 2007. J.P. Morgan analysts believe this ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s confirms Claire Schrader’s position as General Counsel
19th February 2024
Lloyd’s, the global insurance and reinsurance marketplace, has confirmed Claire Schrader as General Counsel, responsible for managing legal risk at Lloyd’s. Schrader, who also will also remain a member of Lloyd’s Executive Committee, had been performing this role on an interim basis since August 2023 as Peter Spires, Lloyd’s former ... Read the full article
Amwins MGA Unicorn Underwriting secures box at Lloyd’s
13th February 2024
Unicorn Underwriting, the London-based Managing General Agent (MGA) of Amwins, has announced it has secured a box at Lloyd's, demonstrating the firm's commitment to "maintaining excellent service levels" and its belief in face-to-face trading. Simon Jackson, Managing Director of Unicorn Underwriting, commented, "We're so pleased to be taking this Lloyd's box. "In ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s launches USD Enhanced Yield Liquidity Fund on investment platform
5th February 2024
Lloyd’s, the global insurance and reinsurance marketplace, has unveiled its inaugural public asset fund, the USD Enhanced Yield Liquidity Fund, available on the Lloyd’s Investment Platform. The fund aims to present an investment alternative to long-term strategic cash reserves at Lloyd’s, focusing on higher returns, optimal liquidity, and efficient Solvency II ... Read the full article
Didier Lechien named Head of Underwriting Performance & Reinsurance, Lloyd’s Europe
5th February 2024
Lloyd’s, the world’s oldest insurance and reinsurance marketplace, has appointed Didier Lechien as Head of Underwriting Performance and Reinsurance at Lloyd's Europe, based in Brussels. "I'm happy to communicate that the scope of my responsibilities at Lloyd's Europe is extended. As of now, I'll be managing the Underwriting Performance and Reinsurance. ... Read the full article
Howden unveils carbon capture and storage insurance facility led by SCOR’s Lloyd’s syndicate
29th January 2024
Global insurance broker Howden's carbon capture and storage insurance facility aims to unlock crucial investment to support the global transition to net zero and is the second innovative solution from the firm designed to support the growth of the carbon market. This first-of-its-kind insurance facility provides cover for the sudden or ... Read the full article
Host of re/insurers seek reimbursement after paying out $1bn for Lahaina wildfires
25th January 2024
More than 140 insurance industry plaintiffs, including State Farm, Swiss Re and Lloyd's, have reportedly joined lawsuits filed against utilities and landowners related to the Maui, Hawaii wildfires, which destroyed much of Lahaina and killed 100 people back in August of 2023. According to a Honolulu Civil Beat report, insurance industry ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s appoints Chris Mackinnon as future Regional Director, APMEA
23rd January 2024
Lloyd's has announced that Chris Mackinnon is set to become its regional director for Asia Pacific Middle East and Africa following Ian Ferguson's retirement at the end of 2024. Mackinnon is an industry veteran with an international career that spans over three decades. Mackinnon's tenures in senior roles have given him expert ... Read the full article
Envelop Risk launches dedicated cyber reinsurance Lloyd’s vehicle with Apollo
22nd January 2024
Cyber re/insurance and analytics specialist Envelop Risk has launched Envelop SPA 1925, a dedicated cyber reinsurance Special Purpose Arrangement (SPA) at Lloyd’s, in partnership with Apollo, through its Strategic Partner Syndicates business and Apollo Syndicate 1971. The SPA officially launched on the 1st of January 2024 with Chris Baddeley taking the ... Read the full article
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