Best Read London Headlines
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#1 London Is Falling Down — Because of Climate Change
Jul 10 2023 // Britain’s increasingly extreme weather is shaking the very foundations of its centuries-old history. The nation has been experiencing prolonged periods of drought after wet winters since last year. That’s...
#2 Lloyd’s Extends Lease on Iconic London Headquarters Until 2035
Dec 18 2023 // Society of Lloyd’s, better known as Lloyd’s of London, has reached an agreement to remain in its One Lime Street headquarters until at least 2035, the Financial Times reported. The deal with landlord Ping An...
#3 London’s Insurance, Finance Workers to See Biggest AI Impact: UK Report
Nov 29 2023 // Management consultants and City of London finance workers are among those most exposed to workplace changes ushered in by artificial intelligence, a new UK government report found, urging changes in schools and training...
#4 Why Did It Take a Pandemic to Drive Electronic Placement in the London Market?
Jul 5 2023 // Electronic placing in the London market was a long time coming, with many obstacles to overcome – It took the pandemic to prove electronic placement is a benefit not a threat and, now it’s here to stay, we’re...
#5 People Moves: Hearn to Step Down as Inver Re’s CEO; TMK Taps Munich Re’s Partridge as Cargo U/W in London; Chubb Names Mostert South Africa Country President
Jul 5 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details executive changes and appointments at Inver Re, Tokio Marine Kiln and Chubb. A summary of these new hires follows here. Hearn to Step Down as Inver Re’s CEO Inver...
#6 Global Fears Are Feeding Demand for Lloyd’s of London Insurance, CEO Says
Sep 7 2023 // Growing fears about the state of the world are pushing more people to take out insurance even as prices rise, Lloyd’s of London Chief Executive Officer John Neal said. Rising inflation, recession worries, climate...
#7 UK Insurer Aviva Eyes Lloyd’s of London Entry, Posts Above-Forecast H1 Profit
Aug 16 2023 // Aviva posted an above-forecast rise in first-half operating profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in general and health insurance, and its chief executive said the insurer was interested in entering the...
#8 AstraZeneca Faces 2 London Lawsuits Over COVID-19 Vaccines
Aug 24 2023 // AstraZeneca is facing two London lawsuits, including one from the husband of a woman who died after receiving the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker’s COVID-19 vaccine, in the first of potentially dozens of cases brought in...
#9 Strong Prices Support London Market Profits, Prompting Revision in AM Best Outlook
Apr 22 2024 // The strong pricing environment for most business lines written in the London insurance market is expected to support good underwriting profitability – factors that have led AM Best to revise its outlook for the segment...
#10 Baltimore Bridge May Trigger Historic Marine Loss, Lloyd’s of London Says
Mar 28 2024 // Insurance payouts for Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could be among the largest ever in marine insurance, according to Lloyd’s of London Chief Executive Officer John...
#11 Tech Update: Hiscox London Mkt, Google Collaborate to Boost Underwriting With AI
Dec 12 2023 // Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has collaborated with Google Cloud to create the first AI-enhanced lead underwriting model in the London market insurance industry. The collaboration combines Hiscox London...
#12 UK Cybersecurity Officials Investigate Data Breach Affecting London Hospitals
Jul 6 2023 // British cybersecurity officials are investigating an alleged cyberattack on a group of hospitals in London that has led to the disclosure of confidential documents online. A gang of Russian-speaking cybercriminals known as...
#13 Update: London Marine Insurers Widen High Risk Zone in Red Sea as Attacks Surge
Dec 18 2023 // London’s marine insurance market has widened the area in the Red Sea it deems as high risk after a surge in attacks on commercial ships, according to a statement issued on Monday. Guidance from the Joint War...
#14 UK to Sign Deal Boosting City of London’s Post-Brexit Ties to Switzerland
Dec 20 2023 // The UK and Switzerland will sign an agreement around financial services on Thursday, a post-Brexit accord to deepen ties between their respective financial centers. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will visit Bern...
#15 Uber Hit With £250 Million Suit From London’s Black Cab Drivers
May 3 2024 // Uber Technologies Inc. was sued by thousands of London’s black cab drivers in a suit seeking hundreds of million pounds accusing it of unlawfully operating in the capital city. The claim alleges Uber improperly...
#16 London Hospitals Knew of Cyber Vulnerabilities Years Before Hack
Jun 17 2024 // A group of London hospitals struggling to contain the fallout from a cyberattack against a critical supplier had known for years about weaknesses that left them vulnerable to hacks, according to documents reviewed by...
#17 Women in Finance Criticize City of London’s ‘Tokenistic’ Diversity Efforts
Jan 18 2024 // Testimonies from 40 women across banking, insurance, and asset management in Britain describe diversity and inclusion initiatives as often “tokenistic,” and lacking the “teeth” to make a change in...
#18 City of London Is Relaxed About the Prospect of a Labour Election Win
May 24 2024 // In the City of London, executives are looking forward to the imminent general election as a chance for clarity after a turbulent few years. Matthew Beesley, chief executive officer at Jupiter Fund Management Plc, said...
#19 Marsh & McLennan Finalizes Delisting From London Stock Exchange
Nov 28 2023 // Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. has delisted and canceled trading from the London Stock Exchange, further to its announcement made on Oct. 27, 2023. The delisting was finalized at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) on Nov. 27, 2023. The...
#20 HP Claims $4 Billion Losses in London Lawsuit Over Autonomy Deal
Feb 12 2024 // Hewlett-Packard lost more than $4 billion over its acquisition of British software firm Autonomy because of an elaborate fraud masterminded by its co-founder Mike Lynch to inflate the company’s value, HP’s...
