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Lloyd’s Reports Banner Year in 2023 but ‘Disciplined Underwriting’ Must Be Maintained

Lloyd’s strong 2023 results reaffirm the primacy of underwriting, “but it’s one year and therefore not a reason for complacency,” said Patrick Tiernan, chief of markets, in a market message to discuss preliminary results. Burkhard Keese, Lloyd’s chief financial officer, …

Lloyd’s Cyber War Exclusions: Confusing, Disruptive, but Necessary?

The rollout of the Lloyd’s cyber war exclusions has received considerable criticism for the chaos and confusion caused in the weeks leading up to the March 31st effective date. But there are some certainties to keep in mind about the …

People Moves: Lloyd’s Names James as COO, Taking Over From Keese Who Continues as CFO; Howden Tiger Builds Int’l Treaty Team With Appointment of Ed Broking’s Jani

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lloyd’s and Howden Tiger. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lloyd’s Names James as COO, Taking Over From Keese Who Continues as CFO Lloyd’s of London announced that Bob …

Ariel Re Raises $270M of Capital to Support Growth Opportunities

Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business with offices in Bermuda, London and Hong Kong, has announced it has secured $270 million of capital from five new institutional and family office investors to support exciting growth opportunities in 2023. Ariel Re …

Lloyd’s Launches 2nd Protected Cell Company to Provide Greater Flexibility for Investors

Lloyd’s announced it has received regulatory approval to set up a second protected cell company (PCC), which aims to enhance market accessibility for investors – a key deliverable of the Future at Lloyd’s project. Lloyd’s previously announced a number of …

Lloyd’s Forms New Operational Structure to Deliver Blueprint 2 Modernization Program

Lloyd’s announced a new operational structure for the delivery of its transformational Blueprint Two program, following the departure of Lloyd’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) Jennifer Rigby. Rigby leaves Lloyd’s on Jan. 21, and under the new structure, Burkhard Keese, currently …

Nephila Capital’s New Syndicate 2358 Funded by Lloyd’s-Sponsored Investment Vehicle

Nephila, the Bermuda-based insurance-linked securities manager, has funded its newly launched Syndicate 2358, with capital provided through London Bridge Risk PCC (LBR PCC), a Lloyd’s-sponsored protected cell company. The new transaction provides reinsurance capital from a diverse group of investors, …

UK Regulators Approve Lloyd’s Special Purpose Vehicle to Attract New Forms of Capital

Lloyd’s announced it has received regulatory approval to set up a new multi-insurance special purpose vehicle, which aims to attract new forms of capital. A key milestone for the Future at Lloyd’s strategy, the new platform will make it easier …

Lloyd’s Underlying Underwriting Results See ‘Huge Improvement’ Despite COVID Losses

While Lloyd’s overall results in the second half were hit by £2.4 billion ($3.12 billion) of COVID-19 claims, the market’s underlying underwriting performance saw a “huge improvement,” which Chief Executive Officer John Neal said is a “real testament to the …

Lloyd’s Creates Single Body for Governance to Improve Speed, Efficiency of Decisions

Lloyd’s announced it has merged the Council of Lloyd’s with the Franchise Board, creating one body to govern the marketplace. The decision to merge the two entities was first announced in November 2019. ‘The combination of board and council will …