
Jon Guy
- IT Interview
Dan Saulter: Growth remains on the agenda as Davies sets out 2030 targets
Chief executive confirms that organic growth is the professional services firm’s main growth lever for the next five years – however M&A is not off the table if a deal is ‘complimentary to our strategic objectives’
- News Analysis
Briefing: London loses in more ways than one as Matcham departs
The International Underwriting Association confirmed this morning that incumbent chief executive is stepping down from his role
- News Analysis
Sector’s goal of gender parity demands action – Sarah Vaughan
‘Understanding the root causes of the underrepresentation of women, particularly in certain industries and at senior levels, is crucial,’ says founder and director
- News
Lloyd’s chair says risks posed by space weather presents ‘significant threat’
’If we are to underwrite the risk, we must understand it,’ says chair
- News Analysis
Briefing: Is neurodiversity being celebrated in insurance?
There is still a reluctance from employers to seek to understand the benefits a neurodiverse member of staff can bring to the table
- IT Interview
Mark Plews: ‘Proactive’ risk management is ‘an increasing part’ of Markel UK’s service for care sector
Insurer is determined ‘to highlight that it is [a] false saving to reduce investment [on] risk management’, says underwriting director
- News Analysis
Briefing: Is underinsurance onus pushed onto policyholders to address?
Strategic planning director says it is policyholders’ ‘responsibility’ to ascertain building valuation information to avoid underinsurance, but is there an implication that brokers are not doing enough here?
- News
Drone MGA secures capacity for new liability product
’As drones continue to revolutionise everything from agriculture to transportation, it’s clear that this booming sector demands forward-thinking, flexible insurance solutions,’ says managing director
- News
Pool Re signs new retrocession deal with Treasury
The agreement sets out the contractual terms between the Pool Re and the Treasury
- News Analysis
Briefing: Soaring EV sales spark new underwriting concerns over fire risks
Electrified vehicles now represent a 7.7% share of the UK’s used car market, which could impact the severity of lithium-ion battery risks insurers are grappling with
- News
New construction-focused London market committee launched
The committee has been created by the International Underwriting Association
- News Analysis
Briefing: Does the insurance industry have an ageism problem?
Survey findings from charity campaign pinpoint that detrimental assumptions about age are still proliferating workplaces – and insurance is not exempt
- News
Lloyd’s ‘re-evaluating cutover strategy’ for phase one of Blueprint Two
’We’re re-evaluating our cutover strategy, exploring all possible options to segment cutover into smaller, more manageable components,’ says spokesperson
- News
Industry urged to be ‘adaptable’ as 2025 set to be ‘year of AI’
’We are likely to need to re-evaluate what we are doing and how we do it in the face of AI,’ says chief executive
- News
Protesters pretending to be delegates cause problems at Airmic event in Howden office
Organisers made the decision to clear the event room
- News Analysis
Briefing: Insurers facing another fight to be heard as UK government launches AI campaign
Although embracing artificial intelligence is viewed as a necessity by the insurance market, the government’s intentions to accelerate adoption and usage has the industry feeling nervous
- News
Insurers awarded as London market claims performance at decade high – Gracechurch
’Many insurers are delivering what brokers and insureds need – responsiveness, expertise, with proactive communication,’ says managing director
- News
Financial market volatility among risks for insurers in 2025
’Vulnerability to financial market volatility has a greater potential to impact the market and is a real concern,’ says head
- News
Lloyd’s leader issues Blueprint Two update after implementation delays
’It is a vital programme for the market,’ says deputy chief financial officer
- News
LMA to focus on regulation and skills gap as it outlines 2025 priorities
’Our 2025 objectives reflect our commitment to build on Lloyd’s global reputation as the beating heart of insurance and reinsurance,’ says chief executive