Lloyd’s News

Lloyd’s Expects ‘Sobering’ Results from Survey of Workplace Culture

Lloyd’s of London expects “sobering” results from a survey of the workplace culture at its member firms, the insurance market’s chairman said on Wednesday as a rise in investment income drove a four-fold profit rise. In May the 330-year old …

Lloyd’s Names Sansom Chief Risk Officer, Announces Departure of Chief People Officer

Lloyd’s announced that David Sansom has been confirmed as chief risk officer, subject to regulatory approval. Sansom’s remit includes all areas of risk management within the Corporation of Lloyd’s as well as oversight for market-level risks. He also manages Lloyd’s …

Lloyd’s Returns to Profit in 1st Half After 2 Full Years of Losses

Lloyd’s of London, the world’s biggest insurance market, returned to profit in the first half after two full-year losses. The more than 300-year-old corporation made a profit before tax of 2.3 billion pounds ($2.8 billion) in the first six months …

Lloyd’s, London Market Insurers Surpass Q2 Electronic Placing Targets

More than half of in-scope market risks were placed electronically in the London and Lloyd’s markets during the second quarter, surpassing targets placed on the Platform Placing Ltd. (PPL) and other recognized electronic placement systems. The target for this quarter …

German Bank Seeks to Seize Ships for Breach of Iran Sanctions

Reports alleging that fuel tankers appeared to breach U.S. sanctions against Iran were cited in court filings by a bank as it sought to seize the ships, accusing the owners of loan default. The accusations, which led to the the …

Lloyd’s Selects 11 Insurtechs to Support Its Future-at-Lloyd’s Project

Lloyd’s welcomed 11 new teams of insurtech disruptors to join the re/insurance market’s innovation accelerator. More than 130 applications were received from across the world for the third cohort of the Lloyd’s Lab. The 11 teams were selected as part …

Space Insurance Premiums Could Double After European Vega Rocket Crash

Space rockets and satellites are likely to cost more to insure after the European Vega rocket crash this month, which hit insurers with a record space market loss of 369 million euros ($411.21 million), insurance industry sources say. The Vega …

Future at Lloyd’s Consultation Period Ends – Now the Hard Work Begins

When the 10-week consultation period for “The Future at Lloyd’s” project ended this week, Lloyd’s confirmed that participation was widespread, with more than 4000 suggestions and comments received from market participants, customers and other stakeholders. Next steps? The market now …

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Lloyd’s

AM Besthas affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of “A” (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” of Lloyd’s (United Kingdom), Lloyd’s China and Lloyd’s Brussels. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a” of the Society …

Pushing and Pulling Lloyd’s Into the 21st Century

Twenty-five years ago, the Lloyd’s of London marketplace was teetering on the brink of insolvency, reeling from billions of dollars of asbestos and pollution liabilities. Many of the best brains in the market worked day and night to find a …