I’m putting Markel International ‘on the map’, says president December 19, 2024 The London insurance market is the "jewel in the crown'", it's no surprise that US insurer Markel International has the City at the heart of its strategy
The intersection between the capital markets and the insurance industry December 17, 2024 Insurance is part of the DNA of global capitalism, but due to concerns around complexity and liquidity, the market has historically struggled to attract the capital needed for growth. Aon’s Capital Advisory division works with insurance clients to enhance return on capital by matching risk with capital to make better business decisions. It’s been built [...]
Lloyd’s of London insurer Canopius favours IPO in private equity exit December 12, 2024 The private equity owners of Canopius plan to list the Lloyd’s of London insurer on the UK stock market next year, City AM has learned. A consortium led by US investor Centerbridge Partners is leaning towards an IPO rather than sale as part of its review into exit options for Canopius, according to a person [...]
MS Amlin: Lloyd’s syndicate reports triple-digit growth in insurance service November 19, 2024 MS Amlin’s Lloyd’s syndicate reported an large jump in profits from underwriting from its insurance services, as partner group revises its full-year outlook
Tokio Marine hikes full-year outlook due to rate growth November 19, 2024 Tokio Marine Holdings has revised its full-year forecast with an increase of £205m to £5.1bn, due to accelerated sales
Lancashire Holdings shares surge to the top of the FTSE 250 after special dividend announced November 6, 2024 Lloyd’s of London insurer Lancashire Holdings has announced another special dividend in its results for the three months to 30 September. Shares in the company jumped 9.2 per cent in early deals to the top of the FTSE 250 after the results were published. The company reported a nine per cent jump in gross written [...]
Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley records further growth despite Helene and Milton November 6, 2024 Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley has recorded further growth in its insurance book and is on track to hit its profit target for the year despite hurricanes Helene and Milton. In a trading update for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, the company reported insurance written premium growth of seven per cent to $4.6bn [...]
LMA: Driving change in Lloyd’s of London October 22, 2024 The UK’s £50bn specialist insurance market is a powerhouse, one of the tokens is the Lloyd’s Market Association, which are at work to drive the markets evolution
World’s largest insurers head to court for high-stakes clash October 2, 2024 A multi-billion pound trial over stranded aircraft in Russia kicked off this morning in a jam-packed courtroom
Profit surge sparks hiring boom in London’s insurance sector October 2, 2024 Lloyd's of London recently reported a sharp rise in profits, driving a surge in recruitment across the capital's insurance sector.