London Market
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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
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Aviva set to open a new onshore operation in US commercial lines
’We’re building on the foundations of our US wholesale business underwritten in London and are confident about the opportunity writing in the US surplus lines market gives us,’ says chief executive
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Axa XL appoints 40-year London market veteran as head of marine
‘He is an experienced leader, with technical acumen and the strategic and operational skills to ensure thoughtful and profitable growth across our marine business,’ says chief underwriting officer
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New marine MGA launches into Lloyd’s market
‘The marine hull market is operating in an increasingly complex environment brought about by ageing fleets, rising repair costs, geopolitical disruption and regulatory pressure,’ says head
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Howden-owned MGA launches new credit risk insurance arm
’We’re expanding the level of specialist support available to organisations operating in these challenging conditions,’ says chief executive
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Arch Insurance International launches new IP consortium at Lloyd’s
’We are proud to bring together this specialist consortium to support what is a rapidly growing and increasingly important class of business,’ says head
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‘Market does not need another moonshot’ – industry reacts as Lloyd’s ‘sunsets’ Blueprint Two
’This is now time to take stock and should be treated as an opportunity for radical thinking,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s launches new five year strategy to ‘return Lloyd’s to its roots’
’We’re talking about total innovation, actually bringing risk to the fore so that it can be the difference between taking a risk or not. That returns Lloyd’s to its roots of being a market first,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s profit crosses £10bn in strong full year results
‘Strong underwriting performance, disciplined growth and resilient investment returns underpinned the Lloyd’s market’s result in 2025,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s ‘sunsets’ name and original vision of Blueprint Two after review
’Despite the efforts of many skilled and committed people, the project has not yielded the benefits that were originally envisioned,’ says chief executive
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IUA launches Futures platform to support new London talent
‘We are looking to furnish people with the essential skills and professional networks they need to establish successful careers,’ says head
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MGA sector still in growth phase – Mike Keating
‘I think the level of service, innovation and entrepreneurship – the nature of the MGA market – continues to attract the right talent,’ says chief executive
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Lloyd’s insurer snaps up ex-MS Amlin lead as head of outwards reinsurance
’Atrium is a formidable brand that shines brightly in the Lloyd’s market – there are great opportunities and times ahead,’ says appointee
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Aon leader succeeds Bragoli as Liiba chair
’I am relishing the opportunity to continue the passion and dedication shown by Bragoli during his tenure,’ says appointee
Analysis
IWD: Is it time to reshape the traditional path to senior underwriting?
Director says that without structured advocacy, ’talented women can remain technically strong but commercially invisible’
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Backchat: March 2026
A sensational singing soiree, law firm partner delivers podcast, former loss adjuster turns author for claims-centric memoir and London market collaborates for industry linked fundraising. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
News Analysis
Two decades, one trade body: The making of the IUA’s modern voice
Insurance Times speaks to the trade body’s directors of claims and underwriting, who have spent more than two decades between them at the International Underwriting Association – and have no plans to leave.
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Briefing: Shockwaves will be felt in London as missiles fly in the Persian Gulf
The situation around the Persian Gulf remains fluid, but insurers and their customers are likely in for a sustained period of supply chain shocks and increased costs
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LMA report reveals fundamental shift in climate transition assumptions
’We are not just observing – we are actively supporting our clients across different sectors and industries as they navigate decarbonisation and adaptation,’ says finance and risk director
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Insurance Networks Fair draws capacity crowd to City of London Club
Last week’s Insurance Networks Fair – organised and hosted by Empower Development – attracted a full house to the City of London Club, bringing together industry veterans and newcomers alike to promote the networks and clubs that form the backbone of the insurance community
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