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NewsBackchat: September 2025
Barking mad pet claims, news of an upcoming nuptial, Square Mile stunt doubles and an afternoon at the races. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsLondon market premiums exceed £100bn for second year running
‘Our study has clearly shown the importance of the London company market to the financial services sector and wider UK economy,’ says director of communications
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NewsTiernan explains importance of clear timeline messages after latest Blueprint Two delay
’It’s important that at the centre we get very clear messages with timelines that give all the stakeholders the ability to have an investment timeline that they can engage with,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s of London is ‘a highly compelling platform for third party capital’
The marketplace’s London Bridge 2 model ‘complements’ reinsurance’s alternative capital tools, such as catastrophe bonds, says Lloyd’s and London market leader
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News AnalysisTomorrow’s insurance leaders will come from overlooked places
‘To look for new talent, we need to explore avenues we’ve never explored and that includes both ends of the socioeconomic spectrum,’ says chief executive
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NewsLondon market wholesale broker launched to open doors for City independents
‘For decades, independents have fuelled the strength of our industry without always having equal representation in London itself,’ says president and chief executive
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IT InterviewBehind the memes: Using social media to advocate education and industry transparency
The industry insider behind ‘The Hard Market’ – the internet’s ‘official unofficial source for insurance industry truths, memes, and mayhem’ – tells Insurance Times about going beyond the laughs to enact real change for the profession
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NewsLondon company market sees strong treaty reinsurance growth
‘Our latest data shows that the growth rate for reinsurance treaties in the London company market continues to outstrip that of the sector as a whole,’ says director
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NewsExecutive team appointed to lead new African insurer syndicate
’This is an exciting opportunity for individuals wanting to join a successful business with a proven track record that is accelerating its international footprint,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisMarket reacts to another Blueprint Two delay
‘Anyone waiting for Blueprint Two is paying a waiting premium,’ says co-founder and president
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NewsLloyd’s half year results show profit fall despite GWP growth
‘Despite a more challenging pricing environment and heightened uncertainty, the market continues to innovate and expand the global reach of the Lloyd’s platform,’ says chief executive
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NewsBlueprint Two delayed to 2028 as cost implications revealed
’I recognise that this update will come as a disappointment to many,’ says chief executive
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NewsAlchemy agrees sale of Apollo to NASDAQ-listed Skyward Specialty
‘This transaction is a fantastic result for our investors and we are confident the business will continue to thrive through its new partnership,’ says partner
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AnalysisIn Focus: The impending ‘peril’ of underinvesting in reinsurance talent
‘The real issue isn’t that reinsurance is too niche – it’s that we’ve failed to communicate its relevance and impact,’ says chief commercial officer
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News‘I had nothing to lose’ – Graduate lands Howden role after street pitch
’As soon as I ordered the sandwich board, I knew there was no going back,’ says intern
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NewsConsilium grows professional and executive risk team with two appointments
‘They will be integral to driving growth and cementing our standing in the market,’ says managing director
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NewsIntermediary launches new Lloyd’s-backed ‘hyper speciality’ MGA
‘Our vision is to create a hyper focused MGA, remaining true to our non-standard, specialty roots,’ says chief executive
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NewsMid-tier firms excel in London market broker ranking
‘This year’s report shows the market’s resilience, adaptability and depth of talent – particularly among emerging and mid-tier firms,’ says managing director
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NewsLiiba to unveil new commercial broking report in October
’It’s been too easy to label brokers as purely a distribution cost – this study will change that,’ emphasises chief executive
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NewsWillis launches auto-follow facility that offers discount on lead pricing
‘Gemini represents a significant advancement in our ability to support clients with robust and reliable capacity,’ says global head of placement
