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Acrisure launches digital gateway to the London market for SMBs

2026-01-22T12:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’Historically, SMBs have had limited access to the London market due to high volumes and low premiums,’ says managing director

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Zurich confirms plans to launch Lloyd’s syndicate amid Beazley bid

2026-01-21T13:54:00+00:00By James Cowen

It has been reported that the launch could be in a ’matter of weeks’

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News Analysis

Briefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?

2026-01-21T09:00:00+00:00By James Cowen

Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer

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LMA appoints two-c-suites to board

2026-01-20T14:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’Their experience and perspectives will be invaluable as we continue to represent and support our members and the wider Lloyd’s market,’ says chief executive

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Lloyd’s-backed MGA increases capacity for transactional risk team

2026-01-19T12:03:00+00:00By George McDade

‘We can offer brokers greater certainty, larger limits and the ability to support deals across multiple sectors,’ says managing director

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Private equity firm reportedly weighs $1bn specialty broker sale

2026-01-19T11:41:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

A formal sale process could begin later this year, according to a report

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IT Interview

Caroline Wagstaff: Forging the LMG into a ‘one trick pony’ for attracting diverse early career talent

2026-01-16T08:00:00+00:00By Katie Scott

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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Destination Insurance: Leader warns industry is not hiring enough young talent

2026-01-16T07:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

’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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CII to relocate its global HQ later this year

2026-01-14T11:07:00+00:00By James Cowen

’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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Helios Underwriting promotes for new chief underwriting officer

2026-01-12T07:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘This promotion recognises her expertise, leadership and the significant value she brings to the organisation,’ says chief executive

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Lloyd’s survey shows market continues to outperform wider financial services standards

2026-01-09T10:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Our market culture is not perfect, but it is very good – and improving,’ said Lloyd’s chief executive

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Octave Ventures secures Lloyd’s approval for new managing agent

2026-01-08T10:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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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Apollo promotes new construction leader as Cook retires

2026-01-02T13:00:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’His work establishing the class has created a strong platform for future growth,’ says group chief underwriting officer

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‘Surging capacity’ and new entrants to keep London market competitive in 2026 – Amwins

2025-12-23T11:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘Some sectors are experiencing meaningful softening, while others still face pressure from loss trends, inflation and evolving exposures,’ says chief executive

James Wilson

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Lloyd’s broker enters speciality market with senior appointment

2025-12-17T12:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘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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Westfield Specialty expands into company market

2025-12-11T13:28:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’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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Lloyd’s approves Syndicate 1890 as Allianz teams up with global investment firm

2025-12-08T14:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘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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LMA launches Emerging Litigation Forum to replace previous environment-focused committee

2025-12-04T14:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘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 2025

Insurance Times Awards 2025: Clegg Gifford recognised for people‑powered London Market growth

2025-12-03T10:34:00+00:00By Insurance Times

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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Africa’s largest non-life insurer gains Lloyd’s access and fills out syndicate leadership

2025-12-01T11:29:00+00:00By George McDade

‘We are excited to receive permission to underwrite and look forward to opening for business,’ says chief executive

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