London Market Analysis
Inigo – the London market startup with ‘people and data’ at its core
Earlier this month, Lloyd’s reinsurance group and startup Inigo snapped up StarStone Managing Agency and Syndicate 1301. Now, its chief executive and co-founder Richard Watson tells Insurance Times the firm’s plans for 2021 and why people and data are vital
The Big Question April 2021: How can the insurance industry apply the key learnings from Lloyd’s most recent culture survey?
In March, Lloyd’s of London published its 2020 culture survey. While it revealed some progress on gender – race and ethnicity still needs to be addressed. Insurance Times asks the industry how they could apply the survey’s key learnings within their own organisations
Brexit unlocks opportunities for solvency II reform
Industry commentators believe there is ‘room for improvement’ around the solvency II regulations as Brexit heralds an opportunity to shape the rules to better suit UK businesses
No code technology – an untapped opportunity for the insurance sector?
No code technology could be an untapped opportunity for the insurance industry and the London market at a time when digitalisation is vital due to homeworking.
Industry network urges insurance sector to enhance equality
African-Caribbean Insurance Network co-founder emphasised that ‘diversity without inclusion is just box-ticking, but companies that are both diverse and inclusive achieve appreciably better bottom line results’
Lloyd’s to set ethnicity targets to combat culture concerns
The market’s chief executive emphasised that Lloyd’s was keen to ‘create an inclusive and inspiring culture for all’
Aon-WTW merger – a Gordian Knot the market has yet to fully unravel
The $30bn broker mega-merger of Aon and Willis Towers Watson is making slow progress towards completion. However, the market is still struggling to understand what impact it will have for the future
London Market is ‘less competitive than it should be’ – Founder Shield
New York-based broker says the London Market ‘is showing a lack of agility’ and that ‘fewer opportunities will come’ to the capital unless it starts ‘taking more bets with slightly longer odds’
In Focus: Commercial brokers have ‘felt the pain’ for Covid-affected clients – McCarron Coates
Insurance Times sits down with commercial wheels broker McCarron Coates to explore how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted its clients and what the sector can expect moving forward
What will the post-lockdown London market look like?
The Covid lockdown has forced London market members to re-assess what the purpose of a physical office is
Covid-19 caused ‘massive change’ for insurers’ operations – Swiss Re
Building back better with simpler insurance products
US private equity firm buys majority stake in broker Specialist Risk Group
The ‘single biggest challenge’ for brokers is capacity says Miller boss
Covid-19 pandemic exacerbates opioid crisis as claims surge again
Blueprint Two is Lloyd’s ‘rubber hits the road moment’ – John Neal
Private equity investment set to bring ‘significant firepower’ to Miller
The Big Question December 2020: What challenges and opportunities do you expect for 2021?
Blueprint opens door to Lloyd’s for greater broker access
Opinion: Could Covid be hastening the end of brokers going into Lloyd’s to place business?
Covid-19 evolves role of the broker in insurance – Novidea
Briefing: Lloyd’s results revealed a big Covid-19 hit, but under the surface things may be looking healthier for the market
Delegated authority agreements: What are the red flags and long-term fixes?
Lloyd’s John Neal reflects on ‘huge impact’ of pandemic but commends market’s achievements
‘Keen to make acquisitions’ – Gallagher chiefs discuss M&A strategy
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Ardonagh and Beazley team up for new cross class follow capacity solution
Broker chief executive says the deal is an ‘endorsement’ of the firm’s ‘data-powered strategy’
Tokio Marine Kiln refuses ‘any future underwriting’ for Adani coal mine
ERS has also agreed to not insure the Adani Carmichael project
Lloyd’s Lab reveals 11 insurtechs in sixth cohort
The new cohort will focus on four key themes, including climate change and geopolitics
Apollo makes senior hires as part of long-term growth plan
The hires will help develop innovation at the (re)insurer
