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A roundup of all the news you need today, including Aviva’s preliminary deal on its Direct Line takeover bid.
Barry Stiff is expected to join Aon in May.
The carrier has also promoted James Glynn and James Thomas.
It estimated insured losses from nat cats on track to exceed $135bn in 2024.
Behind the Headlines
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Behind the Headlines: Markel’s Simon Wilson on the structural shift toward facilities

The proliferation of broker facilities has been a growing trend – but is it just a symptom of the market cycle?

Behind the Headlines is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Insurance Insider's senior reporter Sam Casey.

Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London market through discussions with the journalists who broke them. Plus, hear from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.

Every other Friday morning, Behind the Headlines will break down the biggest stories of the last two weeks. Sam will discuss these stories with the journalists who broke them: Catrin Shi, Fiona Robertson, Rachel Dalton and the rest of Insurance Insider's award-winning editorial team.

Plus, he will interview the big names from the London market, getting their perspectives on the state of the industry and the latest headlines.

Analysis
A resurgence in IPO activity may help provide new business for underwriters and reduce competition.
Lloyd’s has taken around 6% of aggregate US hurricane losses in recent years, and disclosed estimated net losses from Helene and Milton of $1.8bn to $3.4bn.
The 2024 hurricane season stayed within predictions for high activity but lacked market-moving events.
The market’s dearth of third-party managing agents is a source of tension among young syndicates.
Interviews
The broker facility is led by Beazley’s Smart Tracker Syndicate.
The carrier has undertaken work to give it “optionality” for a public listing, but has no plans to list in the short term.
The investment banker said the scarcity of attractive assets made the MGA market “red hot”.
CEO Stef Raftopoulos said the company platform will let the operation reach a suitable scale.

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Breakfast Briefing

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Conference 2025

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP, One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017

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Awards 2025

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Awards 2025

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Awards 2025

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Upcoming Webinars
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MGA Claims Conference 2025

Venue:
Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London

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Bermuda Risk Summit 2025

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Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Bermuda

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SIR Annual Conference 2025

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Chicago

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Risk World 2025

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Chicago

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Insurtech Insights New York 2025

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