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H1 2025: London-listed specialty carriers’ results in five graphics
Top line grew across all carriers even as pre-tax profits dipped.
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Matthew Budd has over 30 years’ claims experience and previously worked for Talbot and XL.
The CEO said the carrier will prioritise margin over top-line growth.
Nat-cat events triggered A$1.36bn of losses during the year.
The overseas division booked a combined ratio of 94% for the quarter.
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Currency and rate shifts to depress Lloyd’s top-line ambitions for 2026
As rate reductions present headwinds, firms are expected to moderate expansion.
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Analysis
Analysis
Brokers turn to harder classes, innovation, commissions and tech to soften the blow.
Market leaders Atradius and Coface have both received in-principle approvals for a Lloyd’s syndicate.
However, group organic growth among public brokers has slowed to pre-pandemic levels.
Emerging lawsuits and expanding loss triggers are giving rise to potential claims under a range of policies.
Interviews
The carrier booked top-line growth of 2% in H1.
The family-owned group is embarking on a major international expansion.
CEO Alex Maloney said Lancashire’s growth was “more measured” amid softening.
The carrier posted its H1 results earlier today, beating analyst consensus.
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