All Lloyd's and London markets articles
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News‘The player manager’: Aon’s Dominic Christian on broking and leadership in a changing market
Global chairman of Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions Dominic Christian reflects on what makes a good broker and a good leader in this volatile world – always balancing big picture strategising with a high level of technical expertise on the ground.
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NewsThe investment appeal of Lloyd’s – APCL
Double-digit returns and a renewed focus on underwriting discipline are drawing capital into Lloyd’s. Argenta Private Capital Limited’s Robert Flach and Kate Tongue explain what makes the market worth the long game for those looking for diversified rewards.
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NewsApollo secures Lloyd’s approval for new ReShare syndicate 1972
Apollo’s latest Lloyd’s platform to provide follow-only reinsurance capacity from January 2026
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NewsPrice Forbes Re names Barber as London CEO
Former QBE Re executive to lead London operations and support global integration at the reinsurance broker
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NewsOAK to open retro syndicate at Lloyd’s
Having gained approval in principle, newly formed Lloyd’s Syndicate 1440 is targeting approximately $75m GWP in its first year.
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NewsLSM names Cole to lead its UK & MENA distribution
Former Generali executive to oversee client and broker relationships across key markets
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NewsSompo to acquire Aspen for $3.5bn in international expansion push
Merger deal strengthens the Japanese buyer’s specialty and reinsurance footprint, while adding capital markets platform
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NewsA call for pragmatic digital transformation in the London market – Ebix Europe
GRLC standards are just the start, writes Jeff Ward, sales director, Ebix Europe, on what a future digital London market might look like
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NewsBelonging Builds Tomorrow: Dive In 2025 and the Future of Talent & Culture in Insurance
Katherine Conway, head of inclusion and cultural initiatives, Aon, writes about this year’s Dive In Festival, set to return 16-18 September 2025
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NewsMGA sector thriving but choppy waters are ahead – MGAA’s Keating
Chief executive of the MGAA Michael Keating says the sector remains a magnet for investment and talent – but warns that operating efficiency, stable capacity and reinsurance relationships will be critical as the cycle continues.
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NewsA new era for M&A and bespoke transactional risk insurance – Devonshire
Transactional risk insurance is no longer a specialist afterthought, writes Natasha Attray, co-founder, Devonshire Underwriting
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NewsMomentum Risk Solutions UK launches in London with European growth plans
MGA backed by Chedid Capital to focus on specialist lines including financial institutions and political violence
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NewsSoft market imperative: addressing the London market’s data issue – Xceedance
Gavin Lillywhite explains why it’s time to stop talking and start acting to improve data quality and accessibility.
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NewsVolante Global names Demian Smith as new group CEO
Former StarStone and Guy Carpenter executive to lead MGA and syndicate growth
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NewsNeal chooses AIG over Aon after Lloyd’s
A major U-turn sees John Neal joining AIG as president of the insurer, rather than joining broking firm Aon as previously announced.
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NewsDart to lead MS Amlin as CEO from 2026, succeeding retiring Carrier
MS Amlin appoints former Brit CUO to top job as insurer looks to next phase of growth
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NewsApollo and Coface secure Lloyd’s approval for trade credit syndicate
New Lloyd’s Syndicate 2546 to offer AA-rated short-term credit solutions globally
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NewsArch promotes Fairs to head of agency management
Promotion at London market re/insurer strengthens Lloyd’s oversight as syndicates expand
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NewsWillis names Cousins to lead London market claims strategy
Veteran claims specialist to spearhead the broker’s global engagement from London hub.
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NewsFidelis Partnership appoints Wells as chief operating officer
Former Arch executive to support operational integration amid expansion, including its Pine Walk MGA platform.
