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Dale Underwriting Partners appoints industry veteran as first head of portfolio solutions

2026-01-30T09:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘This role is central to Dale’s ambition to bring together analytics, insight and market expertise to shape portfolios that deliver sustainable performance,’ says active underwriter

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The ​London market and UK regional market insurers that have won awards for service

2026-01-29T14:04:00+00:00By James Cowen

’In an increasingly competitive market, superior service remains a critical differentiator for sustainable growth,’ says managing director

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MGAA unveils 2026 agenda as seven new members join board

2026-01-29T11:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘As we look ahead to 2026, our relentless focus is firmly on delivering relevant forward thinking value for members while continuing to strengthen the MGA sector’s voice,’ says chief executive

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How Lloyd’s new hurdle principle impacts claims – Gallagher Bassett

2026-01-27T15:00:00+00:00By Charlotte Harrison-May

Sponsored content: Charlotte Harrison-May, Gallagher Bassett’s head of carrier and market relationships, discusses the claims impact of Lloyd’s recent rule change

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London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association appoints seven directors

2026-01-26T14:00:00+00:00By Harry McNeil

‘Their appointments mean we now have a breadth of representation that reflects the full range of firm types and sizes across our membership,’ says chief executive

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The Fidelis Partnership appoints Mark Khan as new head of broker relationships

2026-01-26T07:00:00+00:00By George McDade

‘His extensive broker network and multi-decade experience driving broker strategies across international markets will prove invaluable,’ says chief underwriting officer

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Climate protest forces evacuation at London market conference

2026-01-23T12:01:00+00:00By Harriet Scott

’We disrupted this conference because insurance professionals cannot keep discussing ‘risk’ in isolation from the risks they are actually creating’, says activist

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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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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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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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