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The proportion of women in lead underwriting roles still trails other leadership positions. -
Some of the Big Four are slowing growth as the market softens.
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The market improved on attritional losses in 2024 – but slowing rate growth raises queries over top-line momentum.
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Hiscox, Beazley and Lancashire all reported top line growth, but ROEs dipped in an active wind season.
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Sources warned of the erosion of underwriting margins after a string of strong years.
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Two major claims have prompted underwriters to question the sustainability of double-digit rate decreases.
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Some firms are broadening their M&A net in light of PE firms showing more restrained appetite for intermediaries.
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Lloyd’s CEO pay is lowest compared to major LSE-traded specialty insurers by a considerable margin.
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The transactional liability class faces a string of potential losses, especially in the contingent segment.
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Cedants could choose to retain more as cross-share sell-offs boost their capital.
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Social inflation and larger vessels are making multi-billion losses more likely.
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A higher loss quantum will put a greater burden on retro programmes.
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