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A roundup of all the news you need today, including Scor’s 2026 strategic plan.
The appointment is a “major part” of Zurich’s global strategy, the company said.
Gabriel Ewing has held senior roles at WTW in the transactional risks team and at Marsh.
The Corporation is undertaking research into global systemic risks.
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Stamp capacity: Lloyd’s top quartile set to contract next year

First-quartile 2023 performers will contract capacity by 5% in aggregate next year, according to our survey analysis.
Analysis
Lower inflation and a softer market outlook tempered aggregate growth expectations.
Marine and energy were the busiest lines, driven by high competition for talent.
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.
Interviews
The executive said that capital, tech and algorithmic capabilities would help the structures endure.
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”.

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Breakfast Briefing

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Meeting By Invitation Only

Venue:
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Breakfast Briefing

Venue: EY, 1 More London Place, London SE1 2AF

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Meeting By Invitation Only

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

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Forum

Venue:
Greenberg Traurig, 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400 Miami, FL 33131, United States

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Breakfast Briefing

Venue: TBC

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Breakfast Briefing

Venue: TBC

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Conference 2025

Venue: Hilton Tower Bridge, London

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Meeting By Invitation Only

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

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Awards 2025

Venue: Hilton Bankside, London

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Forum

Venue: TBC, Chicago

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Awards 2025

Venue: The Brewery, London

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Awards 2025

Venue: 583 Park Avenue, New York

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Breakfast Briefing

Venue: TBC

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Meeting By Invitation Only

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

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Conference 2025

Venue: Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London

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Breakfast Briefing

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Upcoming Webinars
Industry Events >>
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MGA Claims Conference 2025

Venue:
Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London

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Bermuda Risk Summit 2025

Venue:
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, Bermuda

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SIR Annual Conference 2025

Venue:
Chicago

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Risk World 2025

Venue:
Chicago

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Insurtech Insights New York 2025

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New York

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ILS fundraising shifts up a gear amid sustained strong return outlook

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