All Lloyd's and London markets articles
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NewsCUO interview: OAK launches Horizon to target climate and emerging technology risks
New OAK Horizon unit gives the Lloyd’s start-up a cross-class platform for climate and technology risks, with CUO Tom Dickson arguing that parametric, portfolio-based and more bespoke structures will be needed where conventional cover struggles to keep pace
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NewsStarr completes IQUW acquisition to scale global specialty platform
MGA acquisition deal for IQUW expands London market presence and strengthens reinsurance capability under Starr Re
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NewsAcrisure London Wholesale launches aviation division
Led by Jonny Rowling, who joins from rival broker Marsh, new specialty broking unit expands wholesale platform as broker builds out sector expertise
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NewsLSM appoints Demmon as property divisional director
New role to oversee UK and MENA portfolios as insurer strengthens property offering
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NewsArch launches IP consortium at Lloyd’s
New facility backed by multiple syndicates targets growing demand for intellectual property cover
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NewsTiernan sets out five-year strategy as Lloyd’s delivers strong 2025 result
Lloyd’s CEO points to underwriting discipline, investment strength and capital resilience as market enters more competitive phase
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NewsAon hires Tank and Langley-Poole for credit and financial risks reinsurance team
London appointments strengthen Aon’s expertise across direct credit and reinsurance markets
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NewsIran conflict: Marine insurers weigh risk along with maritime industry as Strait of Hormuz traffic collapses
War risk cover remains available, but cancellations, spiking pricing and reinsurance withdrawals have contributed, alongside risk perception of insureds, to sharply reduce tanker transits through one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints
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NewsHIVE expands into political violence and terrorism
PVT launch by the specialty managing general agent (MGA) builds on aviation, space and marine strategy
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NewsGuidewire survey finds London market brokers favour digitally advanced carriers
Tech capability increasingly decisive in placements as market softens, according to a survey of London market brokers
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NewsBMS builds out A&H division with Early hire
Independent broker appoints five London-based specialists as it launches a dedicated accident and health team to support international growth
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NewsAon names Fraccalvieri as CEO of global fac
Nick Fraccalvieri to lead global facultative strategy from March as Andrew Laing focuses on UK CEO role
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NewsLuck named senior independent director as Lloyd’s confirms council changes
Sean McGovern becomes deputy chair alongside Fiona Luck and Vicky Carter
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NewsLondon Matters: Talent warning as London market tops $187bn
London’s commercial and specialty re/insurance market has doubled in size in a decade, lifting its global share to 8.7%, but the LMG warns that faster-growing rivals and an emerging talent gap could threaten its position.
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NewsZurich and Beazley boards agree in principle £8bn cash offer terms
Beazley’s board says it would be minded to recommend 1,310p bid plus dividend subject to due diligence and final documentation
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NewsLouth takes aviation lead role at Liberty Specialty Markets
Ed Louth’s arrival to LSM from Willis comes as Miles Taffs prepares to retire later this year
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NewsRenewals saw reinsurers keen to deploy capital, buyers focused on banking savings – Gallagher Re’s Kerton
Three years of strong profitability left reinsurers comfortable with their risks despite softened rates, while cedants prioritised reduced cost over additional protection
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NewsLewis to lead specialty MGA HIVE’s marine expansion
Appointment of Nick Lewis marks next phase of MGA’s multi line specialty build out following aviation and space launches
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NewsBeazley board rejects Zurich’s £7.7bn approach as ‘materially undervaluing the business’
Insurer says Zurich’s proposal fails to reflect long term prospects and points to strong returns underwriting performance and capital strength
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NewsLloyd’s Patriotic Fund becomes Lloyd’s Veterans Charity
Founded in 1803, the charity’s lead donor is the Corporation of Lloyd’s, linked closely with the Lloyd’s market, City branch of the Royal British Legion, and the Lloyd’s Military Network
