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Markets/Coverages: Insurtech Parsyl Launches $20M Lloyd’s Consortium for Perishable Cargo

Parsyl, the Denver-based insurer of essential supply chains, announced the launch of its new Essential Consortium at Lloyd’s of London. The multi-year arrangement initially will bring $20 million in new capacity to the perishable cargo market and will leverage Parsyl’s …

People Moves: Lloyd’s Europe Hires Heugues From Ageas as Chief Underwriter; Parsyl Staffs London Marine Cargo Office

Lloyd’s Europe reports the appointment of Bertrand Heugues as chief underwriting officer effective 14 July. He will be responsible for overseeing underwriting, delegated authority management, claims and the reinsurance business. Bertrand joins Lloyd’s Europe from Ageas in Brussels where he …

Aon Collaborates with Insurer Partners to Protect Global COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments

Insurance broker Aon plc has introduced a new solution, through broad industry collaboration, that will provide supply chain protection for global COVID-19 vaccine shipments. The solution provides transparent cargo insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccines by combining sensor data and analytics. …

Lloyd’s, Insurtech Parsyl Launch Insurance Facility for COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments

Lloyd’s and insurtech start-up Parsyl Inc. announced the launch of the Global Health Risk Facility (GHRF), which will provide billions of dollars of insurance coverage, together with risk mitigation services, to help protect and support the global distribution of COVID-19 …

New Lloyd’s Syndicate-in-a-Box Created to Insure Transport of Future COVID-19 Vaccine

Lloyd’s, the specialist insurance and reinsurance market, announced the creation and in principle approval of its newest “syndicate-in-a-box,” Syndicate 1796,* set up to insure the storage and transportation of a COVID-19 vaccine – once it is developed – to emerging …

Lloyd’s Invests in AI Startup Offering Liability Insurance Platform for Small Businesses

Lloyd’s announced it is investing in Layr, a cloud-based commercial insurance platform for small businesses looking to purchase liability insurance. The investment follows Layr’s successful trial in the Lloyd’s Lab, which gives insurtech startups the opportunity to work with Lloyd’s …

Ascot and Beazley Launch $50M Insurtech-Linked Cargo Consortium for SMEs

Ascot and Beazley announced the launch of a Lloyd’s-based cargo consortium, which uses insurtech solutions to help manage risk and claims performance. Led by Ascot and Beazley, the consortium brings together a range of cargo carriers that will provide a …