Lloyd’s Chairman John Nelson News

Immigration Rhetoric Threatens UK’s Status as Financial Center: Lloyd’s Chairman

Lloyd’s of London Chairman John Nelson said the government’s rhetoric on immigration threatens to hurt the U.K.’s status as a global center for finance. “We need to make sure we keep the U.K. very open in terms of inward investment, …

Lloyd’s to Move Some Business to EU if UK Loses Post-Brexit Passporting

The Lloyd’s of London insurance market is already working on plans to move some business to the European Union, aiming to be ready for the shift as soon as Britain starts divorce proceedings from the bloc, its chairman said on …

Lloyd’s Enjoys ‘Healthy Pipeline’ of Entrants Despite Brexit, Chairman Says

The Lloyd’s of London insurance market has a queue of companies wanting to join, Chairman John Nelson said on Monday, even as Britain’s vote to leave the European Union casts doubt over its European business. Nelson said last week that …

UK Risks Losing Lloyd’s & London Market Insurers on Brexit: Lloyd’s Chairman

Lloyd’s of London and other insurers will be forced to move part of their businesses to the European Union if they fail to access the single market following Britain’s decision in June to leave the bloc, Chairman John Nelson said …

Re/Insurance Business Leaders Begin to Comment on Post-Brexit World

The UK joined the European Union in January 1973, and yesterday, the UK public voted to leave. After 43 years of marriage, the divorce proceedings will soon begin. No one knows how long it will take for the UK to …

‘Brexit’ May Threaten UK Shipping, Marine Insurance Sectors

If Britain votes to leave the European Union, the country’s shipping sector faces years of disruption as trade agreements get reworked and currency volatility leads to higher costs at a time when the industry is battling its worst global downturn. …

Ironshore Announces Approval from Lloyd’s for Pembroke, Patria Re in Mexico

Ironshore Inc. announced that its Pembroke Managing Agency Limited and Mexico reinsurance company, Patria Re, have received Lloyd’s approval to establish a Special Purpose Syndicate (SPS). “Patria Re will join the Lloyd’s platform in partnership with Pembroke as the first …

Lloyd’s Chairman Criticizes Profit-Hungry Corporations, Which Risk Eroding Trust

Lloyd’s of London Chairman John Nelson criticized the business community, saying companies are too focused on profit and are at risk of eroding the trust of the public and regulators. Nelson, speaking at Lloyd’s annual dinner in London, said a …

Lloyd’s to Apply for Onshore Reinsurance License in Malaysia

Lloyd’s has announced that it intends to apply for an onshore reinsurance license in Malaysia. The move has been confirmed by the UK and Malaysian governments. The announcement that Lloyd’s will apply for a “Tier 1 license”, and open an …

Lloyd’s Opens Branch Office in Beijing to Access New Chinese Business

Lloyd’s opened a branch office in Beijing to access new business and forge closer links with business partners in China’s capital. Lloyd’s also appointed Songlin Chen, as general manager of the Beijing branch. In this role he will be responsible …