London Market – Page 2
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IT InterviewCaroline Wagstaff: Forging the LMG into a ‘one trick pony’ for attracting diverse early career talent
Chief executive shares how she is leading the ‘small, scrappy trade association’ to transform its ‘unfocused’ approach to mitigating London-centric talent challenges into a targeted tool set that ‘concentrates on one problem statement’
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NewsDestination Insurance: Leader warns industry is not hiring enough young talent
’It’s not that there’s a problem with the number of applications. But what we are seeing is that people are not hiring enough young people,’ says chief executive
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NewsCII to relocate its global HQ later this year
’The Walkie Talkie building has served us well for five years, but we were keen to see what more we could offer our colleagues and members,’ says chief executive
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NewsHelios Underwriting promotes for new chief underwriting officer
‘This promotion recognises her expertise, leadership and the significant value she brings to the organisation,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s survey shows market continues to outperform wider financial services standards
‘Our market culture is not perfect, but it is very good – and improving,’ said Lloyd’s chief executive
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NewsOctave 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
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NewsApollo promotes new construction leader as Cook retires
’His work establishing the class has created a strong platform for future growth,’ says group chief underwriting officer
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News‘Surging capacity’ and new entrants to keep London market competitive in 2026 – Amwins
‘Some sectors are experiencing meaningful softening, while others still face pressure from loss trends, inflation and evolving exposures,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s broker enters speciality market with senior appointment
‘As we continue to grow, broadening our risk appetite and expertise is the logical next phase of our development,’ says chief executive
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NewsWestfield 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
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NewsLloyd’s approves Syndicate 1890 as Allianz teams up with global investment firm
‘The launch of this Lloyd’s syndicate highlighted the strength of the portfolio we were ceding and our consistent approach to reinsurance,’ says the chief group reinsurance officer
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NewsLMA launches Emerging Litigation Forum to replace previous environment-focused committee
‘The establishment of the Emerging Litigation Forum reflects the growing need for the market to engage with a wider set of litigation risks,’ says head of regulatory affairs
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IT Awards 2025Insurance Times Awards 2025: Clegg Gifford recognised for people‑powered London Market growth
Kelly Lane, operations director at Clegg Gifford, speaks on her firm’s entry to the Insurance Broker of the Year category
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NewsAfrica’s largest non-life insurer gains Lloyd’s access and fills out syndicate leadership
‘We are excited to receive permission to underwrite and look forward to opening for business,’ says chief executive
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 24 to 28 November 2025.
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NewsEarth, water, air and fire – the risk frontiers for the London market
‘As the risk profile of the elements shifts, particularly due to factors like changing weather patterns, so does the insurance response,’ says chief executive
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NewsPen Underwriting appoints six in marine leadership reshuffle
‘All those appointed today to take on pivotal practice roles have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities,’ says managing director
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NewsApollo 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
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NewsNeal set to be paid $2.7m by AIG despite not joining insurer
Neal was due to join AIG in December 2025
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NewsWhitepaper warns brokers to digitise faster as competition intensifies
‘London’s wholesale broking market has reached a defining moment of transformation,’ says co-founder
