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Arch Capital exploring reinsurance-focused syndicate at Lloyd’s
A standalone syndicate could offer capital, trading, and licensing advantages.
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Ian Bridge, currently deputy active, will assume the role of active underwriter.
Rob Littlemore was previously CEO of Axa XL global market reinsurance.
The acquisition allows AM Specialty to expand its E&S offerings.
The Canadian PE house is delaying close and seeking to renegotiate aspects of the deal.
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Behind the Headlines: Hiscox’s Kate Markham on AI deployment and green underwriting in Lloyd’s
In this episode, Hiscox London Market CEO Kate Markham discusses the carrier's AI lead underwriting project with Google Cloud, and the opportunity the insurer sees underwriting energy transition business in the Lloyd's marketplace.
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Reinsurers scaled back their coverage to non-peak events in 2023.
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Analysis of company performance post-IPO shows varying trajectories over time
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Michael Watson was also on the Council of Lloyd’s and is the outgoing chair of Canopius.
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With SRG, Warburg is investing behind the thesis London is the gateway to the wider broking world
Adam McNestrie and Ben Wylie
Postcard from Airmic: Captives interest, AI concerns, shifting cycles
The acquisition brings international M&A opportunities and a pipeline of London wholesale business.
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New business is arriving, but the captives market is not a priority target.
Underwriters fear that misleading statements about AI capabilities could result in claims.
The track record of smart-follow vehicles is still young, but the segment is gaining traction.
Sources said London should dodge the worst deterioration on US liability, but might not escape unscathed.
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The executive said Lloyd’s was the “best place” to underwrite emerging risks.
The CEO also discussed the need for portfolio diversification.
Carter said technology is creating more of an imperative to diversify the future insurance workforce.
The broker said there was an opportunity to take advantage of competition to improve outcomes for clients.
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