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A roundup of all the news you need today, including Aon’s estimate of losses from storms Bert and Conall.
The insurer will have until Christmas to make a formal offer or withdraw.
Andrew Draycott is to stay on "for the foreseeable future".
The Pen Underwriting MGA is expanding from its marine war specialism.
Behind the Headlines
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Behind the Headlines: Insurance Advisory Partners' Tony Ursano on tailwinds in the M&A market

What should we expect in the world of deal-making in 2025? According to Tony Ursano of Insurance Advisory Partners, the stage is set for a spree of transactions. In Lloyd's, it's a question of when, not if deals will take place. Meanwhile, the MGA market remains "red hot".

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.

Opinion
Analysis
The market’s dearth of third-party managing agents is a source of tension among young syndicates.
Sources agreed that to achieve growth, the focus is shifting from the US to SMEs in Europe.
Helene losses were spread wider than initially suggested, in contrast to Milton claims.
The 2024 event saw 80 speakers address an audience of over 350.
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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.
The carrier is set to start underwriting five new lines of business in the Lloyd’s market.
The marine underwriter said the business had grown through taking “very big positions” on programmes.

Events

Conferences & Awards >>
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Breakfast Briefing

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

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Meeting By Invitation Only

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

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Breakfast Briefing

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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: London

More information coming soon...

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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: London

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Awards 2025

Venue: London

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Awards 2025

Venue: New York

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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: London

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Industry Events >>
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Insurance Day for Dementia

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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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