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Lloyd’s syndicate results 2024: Top-quartile performers revealed
Last year, nearly two-thirds of Lloyd’s syndicates reported a deterioration in combined ratio.
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In the first part of this series, we explore how smart-followers are mixing up their strategies.
The market took a higher share of hurricane losses and couldn’t cut its acquisition costs.
Sources warned some property XoL books are already running 50% loss ratios.
The proportion of women in lead underwriting roles still trails other leadership positions.
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The broker said that businesses not investing in AI capabilities would be left behind.
The MGA’s GWP hit $4.6bn as the CEO labelled aviation all-risks rates “woefully inadequate”.
The Corporation’s CFO hailed profitable growth but warned syndicates to maintain discipline.
Syndicate 1984 is set to begin underwriting next month.
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Jack Falvey, CEO of Falvey Insurance Group, shares insights on the MGA market's evolution, key successes and Falvey's strategy for growth.
Kathleen Reardon, CEO of Hiscox Re & ILS, discusses the company’s 2024 results, the impact of the California wildfires and leadership development strategies for the next generation.
California wildfire losses will be significant but still manageable for Bermuda (re)insurers, John Huff said, as local carriers are leaning into specialty lines growth.
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Tysers
Karl Haynes, Managing Director for Wholesale Claims at Tysers Insurance Brokers, explains how advancements like AI and drones are transforming the insurance claims process, improving efficiency and transparency in the London market.
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Fred Karlinsky, Chair of the Insurance Programme at Greenberg Traurig, discusses Florida's impactful tort reforms, third-party litigation funding, and the booming E&S market's future.
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Paul Templar, Co-Founder & CEO of VIPR Solutions, explores the drivers of growth, key challenges, and future outlook for MGAs in 2025.
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Jim Mormile, President of Professional Lines for Skyward Specialty, discusses AI, cyber risks, and industry challenges.
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