Octave Ventures secures Lloyd’s approval for new managing agent
’While we have long been actively managing the Syndicates, becoming a Lloyd’s Managing Agent enhances our capabilities and further enables us to add value to the Lloyd’s market,’ says chief executive
Westfield Specialty expands into company market
’Westfield Specialty’s strategic focus is on long-term, sustainable growth, aided by the build-out of our operation in European markets,’ says global president
Apollo promotes for new head of MET as Mason steps down
’His leadership, technical insight and commitment have left an enduring legacy and we wish him every success in his well-earned retirement,’ says group chief underwriting officer
Over 50% in the London market say male-dominated leadership is reducing the female underwriting pipeline
’We cannot ignore a stark reality – the pipeline of senior women in underwriting is shrinking,’ says chief of markets performance
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 17 November to 21 November 2025.
The biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 17 to 21 November 2025.
Briefing: Ex-Lloyd’s chief executive still to find a home after AIG split
Former Lloyd’s leader has showcased inconsistency in career prospects after declining Aon and AIG advances – but what is the reasoning behind this and what could be next for Neal?
Sector should not aim to implement AI as a ‘be-all and end-all’ solution
’The AI can recommend a course of action, but the handler has to take the final decision,’ says chief executive
Briefing: As Reeves urges insurers to back London, where should investment be made?
’The right technology and tools can empower the workforce to punch above its weight and further grow our share of the global market,’ says London market director
Briefing: Lloyd’s in climate crosshairs as campaigners call for fossil fuel exit
Although passionate protestors declare that Lloyd’s of London is ‘condemning us all to a future of climate chaos’ by insuring fossil fuel projects, there is still a waiting game to be played as the renewable energy sector attempts to gain critical mass
TechTalk: Walking the tightrope – the risks and rewards of tackling legacy tech
The Big Question: Are insurtechs solving real problems or just chasing hype and funding?
Mark Lomas: 'We have made progress', but more to do on inclusion at Lloyd’s
Tomorrow’s insurance leaders will come from overlooked places
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
Ramesh Singh: ‘Watch this space’ as Aviva bolsters financial lines with new talent
The industry should ‘watch this space’ for developments in financial lines, says underwriting director
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