Backchat: November 2026
A well travelled tote, an historic exhibition makes a comeback, Insurance Times staffer turns tourist at insurer headquarters and broker bosses European marathon. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
HDI gets green light to begin underwriting through Syndicate 2029
’The products in scope for Syndicate 2029 represent strategic growth areas for HDI,’ says active underwriter
Lloyd’s ‘would grind to a halt’ if underwriters reviewed every renewal clause
Underwriters do not read every page of renewal documentation in practice, panellists said, highlighting the importance of tracked changes and clear communication over policy wording amendments
Specialist credit syndicate gets in-principle approval from Lloyd’s
’The syndicate gives us additional, strategically aligned capacity to support our clients and underwrite complex credit risks across our markets,’ says co-chief executive
PPL promotes for new chief product and technology officer
’Her appointment reflects the importance of product and technology to PPL’s next phase of growth and our continued focus on delivering solutions for the London market,’ says chief executive
Dive In: ‘Critical’ to address leadership trust gap over AI transformation
An ‘immature’ understanding of AI governance in the market means more needs to be done to improve trust, says head of culture, talent and communities
Top 50 Insurers 2026: Berkshire Hathaway International tops IDL’s 2026 underwriting gold awards
Market intelligence firm Insurance DataLab confirms which businesses in the UK, Gibraltar and Lloyd’s marketplaces have outperformed in terms of underwriting, showcasing a variety of paths to profitability among the insurer cohort
Beyond the D-word – does insurance still believe in diversity?
As the insurance industry moves away from dedicated diversity and inclusion initiatives towards broader conversations about culture, talent and skills, the question is whether this marks genuine progress – or simply makes an old problem less visible
Barry Reynolds: Verlingue London Markets ‘heavily focused’ on MGA market as it seeks specialist growth
‘We’re really focused on finding areas of business that are not mainstream, but where we know that the London market has something specialist to offer,’ says broker’s executive director
TechTalk: Enhanced underwriting prompts ‘transformational stage’ for insurance
The acceleration in digitally enhanced insurance placement across the London market is redefining the centuries-old process of follow trading
In Focus: What’s going on with Blueprint Two after ‘quietly shelved’ report?
The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
Lloyd’s new hurdle principle will ‘set the hares running’ across the London market
Briefing: Ex-Lloyd’s chief executive still to find a home after AIG split
Sector should not aim to implement AI as a ‘be-all and end-all’ solution
Briefing: As Reeves urges insurers to back London, where should investment be made?
Briefing: Lloyd’s in climate crosshairs as campaigners call for fossil fuel exit
TechTalk: Walking the tightrope – the risks and rewards of tackling legacy tech
Barry Reynolds: Verlingue London Markets ‘heavily focused’ on MGA market as it seeks specialist growth
‘We’re really focused on finding areas of business that are not mainstream, but where we know that the London market has something specialist to offer,’ says broker’s executive director
Mark Lomas: 'We have made progress', but more to do on inclusion at Lloyd’s
From culture survey scores to leadership diversity targets, Mark Lomas shares how Lloyd’s is driving progress on inclusion
Rachel Turk: Changing perceptions at Lloyd’s and improving coverholder supervision
Lloyd’s of London’s chief underwriting officer talks recent results and the need for future underwriting discipline
Mark Lomas: ‘Broader’ perspectives needed to address ‘complex’ risk landscape
Lloyd’s head of culture talks about the importance of inclusion in an effective insurance market ahead of this year’s Dive In festival
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