October 11, 2016
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, …
September 22, 2016
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 …
September 15, 2016
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 …
September 6, 2016
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 …
June 24, 2016
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 …
April 6, 2016
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. …
December 14, 2015
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 …
September 30, 2015
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 …
July 30, 2015
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 …
March 18, 2015
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 …