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News on syndicates operations, company formations and corporate members in the Lloyd’s marketplace.
Lloyd’s to continue efficiency drive, rethink international priorities, says CEO
29th January 2019
John Neal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lloyd’s of London, has said that the marketplace will continue to focus on driving efficiency in 2019, as well as on winning new business in the U.S and Europe. Speaking in an interview with the Financial Times, Neal said that he is due to ... Read the full article
Waypoint approved as A&H coverholder for ArgoGlobal at Lloyd’s
23rd January 2019
Specialty managing general underwriter (MGU) Waypoint Underwriting Management has obtained coverholder approval to underwrite accident and health (A&H) products on behalf of ArgoGlobal Syndicate 1200 at Lloyd’s. Waypoint offers insurance and reinsurance solutions to clients in the U.S, led by an executive team that has started, owned and run multiple reinsurance ... Read the full article
Rate increases “better than planned” across specialty classes: Peel Hunt
22nd January 2019
Rate increases across specialty insurance classes have been “better than planned” over the last two months, according to analysts at Peel Hunt. The firm pointed to improvements in classes such as marine, energy and property, but noted that rates are still coming off the bottom of the cycle and need to ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s introduces risk-based oversight for syndicates
18th January 2019
The specialist Lloyd's of London insurance and reinsurance marketplace has announced that it intends to introduce risk-based oversight for underperforming syndicates as part of its ongoing performance review. The process will support the implementation of syndicates’ performance improvement plans, which are designed to return certain classes or syndicates to sustainable profit ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s faces pressure to focus on U.S business
14th January 2019
Andrew Brooks, incoming Chair of the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA), has urged Lloyd's of London to refocus its growth strategy away from emerging markets and towards the U.S, according to reports from the Financial Times. Lloyd’s has concentrated on winning new business over the past few years by opening offices in ... Read the full article
At least 40% of risks must be placed electronically at Lloyd’s for Q1 2019
20th December 2018
The specialist Lloyd's of London insurance and reinsurance marketplace has revealed that for the first-quarter of 2019, each syndicate will be required to have written at least 40% of its risks using a recognised electronic placement system. The target figure is set to increase to 50% for the second-quarter of 2019, ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s must adapt and innovate to remain relevant in the future: Carnegie-Brown
6th December 2018
The Chairman of the Lloyd's of London specialist insurance and reinsurance marketplace, Bruce Carnegie-Brown, has called on the marketplace to innovate in order to improve relevance to customers in the rapidly evolving risk transfer space. Delivering a key note speech at the Lloyd's building yesterday on Lime Street, London, Carnegie-Brown said ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s Brussels to write proportional treaty reinsurance from March 2019
6th December 2018
The specialist Lloyd’s of London insurance and reinsurance market has confirmed that its post-Brexit European base in Brussels, Belgium will be able to write proportional treaty reinsurance from 1 March 2019. Lloyd’s Brussels, which is due to launch next month, was already set to commence writing and processing facultative reinsurance ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s Lab commences new global search for InsurTech talent
4th December 2018
Lloyd’s Lab, the innovation accelerator launched by the Lloyd’s market in September, has commenced a new global search for its latest cohort of InsurTech talent. The program is hoping to attract entrepreneurs and start-ups that are capable of developing technology driven products, platforms and processes to help overcome the challenges ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s Market Association launches new claims expert platform
29th November 2018
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has launched its new claims expert management solution and platform for Lloyd’s carriers this week, called Gemini. The platform was developed by the LMA in partnership with Advent Insurance Management Limited, and will be driven by claims professionals from the Lloyd’s market. Gemini will offer Lloyd’s carriers ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s appoints Christian Noyer to Council and Brussels Board
26th November 2018
Lloyd’s has announced that French economist Christian Noyer has been appointed as Non-Executive Director of Lloyd’s Council and as Non-Executive Director of the Lloyd’s Brussels Board, effective from 2 November. Noyer served as the Governor of the Bank of France from 2003 to 2015, and has since held the position of ... Read the full article
Cost of doing business is unsustainable at Lloyd’s: Carnegie-Brown
16th November 2018
The cost of doing business at the specialist Lloyd's of London insurance and reinsurance marketplace isn't a sustainable proposition, and if the market wants to grow and remain relevant to its customers, costs need to come down, according to the Lloyd's Chairman, Bruce Carnegie-Brown. "We have to do a better job, ... Read the full article
Brit’s Mark Allan appointed Chairman of the LMA’s FinComm
13th November 2018
FinComm, the Lloyd's Market Association's Finance Committee, has announced the appointment of Mark Allan as Chairman. FinComm leads on financial issues and requirements that impact Lloyd's of London managing agents and syndicates, and also monitors key financial topics and their expected impact. At the same time, FinComm liaises with Lloyd's senior management ... Read the full article
Arcus 1856 receives Lloyd’s approval for 2019 business plan
13th November 2018
Arcus Syndicate 1856 has announced that the specialist Lloyd's of London insurance and reinsurance marketplace has approved its 2019 business plan. The business plan sees Arcus 1856 keep its focus on all current business lines across its property and specialty portfolio. in addition to this, there will also be an increase ... Read the full article
Lloyd’s Brussels now “officially open for business”: Bruce Carnegie-Brown
13th November 2018
Lloyd’s, the global insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the successful opening of its Belgium insurance company, marking a new chapter in its Brexit preparations. Lloyd’s had announced previously that it was working towards the transfer of all European Economic Area business to Lloyd’s Brussels before the end of 2020 ... Read the full article
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