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The forthcoming sale of GRP highlights key questions about this stage of the UK broking consolidation play. -
The latest attempt to sell Tysers comes with an injection of competitive tension and an improved set of numbers for the 200-year-old broker.
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After a second guide from Lloyd’s on Blueprint Two finally provided timescales for delivery, some firms remain uncertain on the details needed for preparation.
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At root, London and Lloyd’s needs to strengthen its value proposition for four distinct groups: capital providers, multi-platform carriers, brokers and cedants.
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Absent more significant reform, any changes this year look set to simply shift the timing of burdens falling on the public purse.
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With an abundance of detail on delivery, the Corporation can now be held to account.
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There is a nervousness among both brokers and underwriters around what compounding rate rise may mean for appetite for the product.
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Digitisation and a possible lesser future for the underwriting room add pressure for a stratum of the market already facing headwinds.
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Greater participation of cat bond investors in the retro market has some advantages alongside the risks.
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Over the cycle, the MGA model has proved to be more resilient than initially expected by the market and its observers.
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Lloyd’s will have no further wiggle room to delay the delivery of Blueprint Two elements this year, but it will depend largely on technology partners.
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Sources have told Insurance Insider that the majority of Beazley’s planned income is driven by rate increase, with limited new business.
