Issues

A need for top talent dominated discussions amid M&A fallout and tough market conditions.

Drones, autonomous cars and blockchain all contribute to the changing face of the industry.

The New York gathering saw several industry leaders stress the need for (re)insurers to attract young talent to the field.

Although the underlying loss ratio remains stubbornly high, there are green shoots to be seen in Lloyd’s H1 results

Independent brokers welcome the deal, while underwriters fear spiralling commissions

Odyssey plans Integro US sale to refocus broking play on London

Appointments such as Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ hire of an Allianz Global & Corporate Specialty executive point to a changing culture in the European (re)insurance workplace.

The specialty insurer reached out to The Hartford three years after the company made its first approach.

The addition of Whitespace to the list of Lloyd’s-approved e-placing software is a big step forward for the modernisation of the London market.

Acquirer will have to sidestep antitrust concerns and move quickly to tie in key talent.

The report predicted technology-led change will accelerate over the next few years in the commercial and specialty markets.

Broker has established a track record of mid-single digit organic growth in recent years.