Lloyd’s News

Update: Lloyd’s Underwriter Marketform Sells UK Med Mal Businesses to Beazley

Specialist Lloyd’s underwriter Marketform announced it has sold its UK Open Market Medical Malpractice and UK / International Delegated Authority Insurance businesses to Beazley. The team being transferred is led by Alex Wakeley, a Marketform veteran of more than 20 …

Brit Leads New Commercial General Aviation Consortium at Lloyd’s

Brit Ltd., the global specialty insurer, has launched a Lloyd’s consortium for commercial general aviation. Now quoting business, the consortium is being led by Brit with capacity also being provided by Kiln, Hiscox, Apollo and Pritchard, and is the only …

Lloyd’s Profit Drops 30% in 2015 on Weak Prices and Lower Investment Income

Lloyd’s of London reported a 30 percent drop of full-year profit as the world’s largest insurance market was hurt by continued pressure on pricing and the lowest investment returns since at least 2001. Earnings declined to 2.1 billion pounds ($3 …

Zika Exclusion Now Commonplace in Cancellation Cover for Latin America Events

Organizers of rock concerts and conferences in Latin America or fringe events at the Rio Olympics beware: if you still need insurance to cover cancellation due to the Zika virus, it’s probably too late. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) should …

Lloyd’s Appoints Garigiparthy as Country Manager for India

Lloyd’s announced the appointment of Shankar Garigiparthy as country manager for India. In this new role Garigiparthy will be responsible for market development, representing Lloyd’s in discussions with regulators and building business relationships as Lloyd’s seeks to grow its presence …

Integro Acquires London-Based Broker, Croton Stokes Wilson Holden

International insurance broker and risk management firm Integro Ltd. announced the acquisition of London-based Lloyd’s broker Croton Stokes Wilson Holden Ltd. Financial considerations of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 1988, Croton Stokes Wilson Holden Ltd. (CSWH) has …

Marketform Exits International Med Mal, Transfers Business to Dale Underwriting

Specialist Lloyd’s underwriter Marketform announced it has transferred its international medical malpractice insurance business to Dale Underwriting Partners, the Lloyd’s licensed underwriter. Marketform said the decision follows a comprehensive review of the business line, and Marketform immediately will cease to …

ArgoGlobal Launches Insure4Drones, Online Portal for UK Drone Insurance

ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announces the launch of Insure4Drones. The online portal, developed with approved Lloyd’s coverholder JRW Group, offers click-and-buy insurance products for the UK’s commercial drone market. The new service, which is …

Ironshore Names Alexander Head of Global Property Programs, Based in London

Ironshore Inc. has announced that Melanie Alexander will serve as head of Global Property Programs, overseeing the London-based property facility business. She will report to Tony Mammolite, president of Global Property. Alexander has been underwriting on behalf of various syndicates …

CNA Hardy Joins Lloyd’s China Platform

CNA Hardy, a specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, announced it has joined Lloyd’s Insurance Company (China) Ltd. in Shanghai by establishing CNA Hardy Underwriting division on the platform. The company began operating from …