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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".
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Lloyd's ambitions to attract large corporates to the marketplace is well known. But how has one of its major coups - the re-entry of Aviva via the acquisition of Probitas - impacted growth?
How do you build a $400mn MGA? Navium Marine CEO Clive Washbourn told Behind the Headlines that his business is a "fighter jet" out hunting for deals. Navium has built scale by taking on risk "in a fairly aggressive way" with large line sizes available to deploy. Whilst the marine market is now coming under pressure, Washbourn still thinks there is "robustness" in rating, although making money in the volatile Red Sea war market is challenging.
How is the market positioned to withstand Hurricane Milton?
We may be in the midst of US hurricane season, but international catastrophe losses can emerge at any moment.
Lloyd's of London is the world's oldest and most famous insurance marketplace, but how does it remain relevant to the 21st century economy?
Listen in as Dale Underwriting's CEO Duncan Dale discusses expansion plans following landmark CVC deal and gives his views on the casualty market. Dale also outlines his ambition to partner with third parties through the company's managing agency.
Insuring the transition is frequently touted as a major growth opportunity, but when it comes to renewable energy, complications abound. Natural catastrophe, evolving technology, and data scarcity all add to the complexity of underwriting in the class. GCube's Fraser McLachlan has been operating in the renewables sector over several market cycles, and gives his insight on the latest dynamics in the class.
What is the purpose of the Underwriting Room in the post-Covid working world? According to Lloyd's Market Association CEO Sheila Cameron, the Room remains the "beating heart" of the London insurance ecosystem, and there is "overwhelming support" to maintain it. In her role at the LMA, Sheila has a unique insight into what is top of the agenda for all 55 managing agents. Tune in to the podcast to get the latest on Blueprint Two, the state of regulation, and leadership diversity.
Listen in as Aegis London CEO Alex Powell discusses how to underwrite profitably through the cycle, the carrier’s growth in the cyber market, and the company’s future strategy.
Listen in as Luis Prato, president of the UK and MENA for Liberty Specialty Markets, discusses the role of London within Liberty’s global business, the future strategy of the carrier, and the art of risk selection as a driver for performance.
In this episode, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for the Cities of London and WestminsterEdward Lucas discusses the importance of financial services in the political debate.
In this episode, Hiscox London Market CEO Kate Markham discusses the carrier's AI lead underwriting project with Google Cloud, and the opportunity the insurer sees underwriting energy transition business in the Lloyd's marketplace.
Listen in as BMS UK CEO Ian Gormley shares key takeaways from RIMS, changing dynamics in the property E&S market, and BMS expansion plans in 2024.
Listen in as Inigo CEO Richard Watson and head of reinsurance Alice Kaye discuss the use of data and AI in underwriting, the possibilities of entering the casualty treaty market, and all options being on the table for future capital events.
Listen in as Convex CEO Paul Brand discusses building and running a $4bn (re)insurer. Also in this episode, Insurance Insider's Rachel Dalton provides an update on Dubai flooding and reinsurance coverage in the Middle East.
In this episode Insurance Insider lead reporter Rachel Dalton runs down the key highlights of the 1.4 reinsurance renewals as capacity returned to the market.
Hear the latest from the marine market as it weighs up the implications of the bridge collapse in Baltimore. Early indications are the claim could eclipse losses from Costa Concordia, stretching into the billions.
Insurance Insider editor in chief Catrin Shi helps unpack Lloyd’s preliminary 2023 results, and offers her perspective on Aviva’s acquisition of Probitas.
Welcome to the first episode of Behind the Headlines, a fortnightly podcast hosted by Insurance Insider's senior reporter Sam Casey.
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