Lloyd’s News

Britain’s Financial Services Industry Plans Blueprint for Post-Brexit ‘Kickstart’

Top officials from Britain’s financial sector said on Tuesday they would set out a blueprint later this year to “kickstart” London’s role as a post-Brexit global financial center by 2030. The City of London, home to Britain’s historic financial district, …

London Market Insurers Publish Guidelines for Marine Casualty Claims

New guidelines have been agreed by marine insurers in the London Market to help improve collaboration in the handling of shipping casualties. A protocol document seeks to promote more effective communication between different parties involved in responding to resulting insurance …

Citgo’s Lawsuit Against Lloyd’s Insurer Over Seized Venezuelan Oil Gets Go-Ahead

Citgo Petroleum Corp. may move forward with an attempt to collect more than $40 million it claimed from insurers after Venezuelan authorities in 2020 seized almost a million barrels of its oil. US District Judge Gregory Wood on Wednesday denied …

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 …

Insurers Successfully Merge Lawsuits Brought by Lessors for Jets Confiscated in Russia

Insurers led by AIG succeeded in their attempt to merge several lawsuits brought by aircraft lessors over outstanding claims for jets that have been left out of reach in Russia. Judge Christopher John Butcher at London’s High Court said he …

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 Names Former Ascot CEO Brooks as Deputy Chair of Council

Lloyd’s of London announced that Andrew Brooks has been appointed as deputy chair of the Council of Lloyd’s. Brooks recently stepped down as chief executive officer of Ascot Underwriting Ltd. – a position he held for 15 years. He also …

Westfield Completes Acquisition of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200

Westfield has completed the acquisition of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200 from Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. for about $125 million. The deal was first announced in September 2022. Westfield said this strategic acquisition establishes the company as a global …

Lloyd’s to Pay Some Staff £1,500 in Latest Cost-of-Living Aid

Lloyd’s of London will hand some staff an extra £1,500 ($1,850) to cover rising living costs as inflation persists into 2023. The insurance exchange told staff Tuesday that those earning less than £75,000 would receive the one-time contribution, according to …

Black Sea Shipping Costs Rise on Higher War Risk Insurance, Reinsurer Exclusions

Costs for hiring ships to transport commodities from the Black Sea have risen by more than a fifth since the start of the year, reflecting higher war risk insurance rates, industry sources said. The Black Sea is crucial for the …