All Lloyd's and London markets articles
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NewsBell joins Lockton Re as head of aviation
Veteran aviation reinsurance broker David Bell joins from Aon to lead Lockton Re’s global aviation practice
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NewsThe next phase of AI and digital integration
From AI-driven pricing to interoperability hubs, insurtech professionals at RVS 2025 told GR that the industry has reached a pivot point for meaningful digital transformation, with only 10% of insurers so far claiming to embed AI into workflows.
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NewsSmith to succeed Gates as global head of claims at Chaucer
Long-serving claims leader David Smith will take over from Tony Gates in January 2026, as Chaucer marks a seamless leadership transition after Gates’ 35-year career with the group
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NewsCanopius appoints Webber as head of reinsurance in London
New hire from Trans Re strengthens Canopius’ UK reinsurance ambitions as the group looks to expand its treaty reinsurance business
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NewsKuhn stresses profit discipline as Westfield Specialty trims property and builds in E&S
Westfield Specialty’s Jack Kuhn says the carrier will finish 2025 near $1.8bn in premium after two profitable years, prioritising cycle-proof returns while easing back on property and leaning into E&S casualty, financial lines and cyber.
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NewsMiller appoints Robinson and Ross to lead MGA platform
New leadership duo to drive broker’s expansion into specialty underwriting, with focus on building an underwriting-led, data-driven MGA platform.
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NewsAon reshuffles UK broking leadership with Beverely and Gleeson appointments
Two more senior broker appointments at Aon in London, adding to a slew of recent appointments.
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NewsAon appoints Srivastava as reinsurance global chief broking officer
London-based appointee already serves on the reinsurance broker’s Global ReSpecialty executive management committee
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NewsSpecialty reinsurance growth opportunities despite market softening – IGI’s Jabsheh
IGI is targeting specialty reinsurance expansion , GR learned at RVS 2025, with CEO Waleed Jabsheh suggesting specialty could become 25% of the firm’s reinsurance book
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NewsBlueprint Two delay to boost in-house tech innovation
Firms now have ’the room and scope to invest in their own problems that actually matter to them and not just the market initiative’, says tech company president
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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.
