Opinion

One tempting way to think about the sensational letter sent to Argo’s investors by activist investor Voce Capital is to dismiss it as an amusing but inconsequential sideshow from an external investor that doesn’t get the uniqueness of our market.

There are a few critical elements that any burgeoning market needs to acquire before it becomes a truly viable part of the economy.

After Hurricane Maria, it became clear that some insurers did not have sufficient financial protection in place.

California has a wildfire problem. That much is abundantly clear after two consecutive years of record wildfire losses in 2017 and 2018.

It was shaping up to be a weapons-of-mass-destruction kind of inquiry.

Eiopa’s long-awaited pronouncement on matters Brexit yesterday falls short of erasing all the question marks for the insurance industry.

Sir David Rowland’s death is a reminder of Lloyd’s capacity for adaptation and renewal.

Turning round MS Amlin, the former shining star of the Lloyd’s market, was never going to happen overnight.

Last week, this publication opined on a potentially straightforward solution to London’s operating expense problem.

Any successful industry leans on a few core, tried-and-tested concepts which sustain reliable enough returns over time to build a lasting business.

I’m not entirely sure Mr Market is right to bet against AIG this time.

Now here’s a recipe for you.