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Behind the Headlines
Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London market through discussions with the journalists who broke them. Plus, hear from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.
PODCASTS
Behind the Headlines
Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London market through discussions with the journalists who broke them. Plus, hear from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.
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IGI’s premium income has almost doubled since it listed in 2020, but how can growth still be achieved in a soft market?
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What’s driving the wave of shifting ownership structures in the Lloyd’s market?
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How does Lloyd’s plan to secure its future as a leading global marketplace?
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What’s next for the reinsurance market as Monte Carlo approaches?
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What happens when a global broker network decides to fill a gap in the London market itself?
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What does it take to turn a family-run insurance group into a global powerhouse?
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How is The Fidelis Partnership choosing to launch into new insurance classes as it rapidly expands?
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Is the ransomware threat really getting worse – or just more visible?
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Is the huge growth experienced by the MGA sector run out of steam?
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What’s next for Conduit Re’s strategy following a leadership shake-up?
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Are intermediaries facing tougher times as the broking supercycle winds down?
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What does it take to stay profitable as the insurance cycle shifts — and why is leadership diversity still lagging in the London market?
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Why have reinsurance start-ups remained so rare in recent years, even as underwriting conditions have improved?
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What does the bustling insurance industry of today have in common with the coffee shops of the seventeenth century?
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What are the potential consequences for businesses amid escalating loss costs in the US casualty market?
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Is the MGA start-up boom here to stay?
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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalHow does a young insurance company surpass growth expectations and successfully reposition itself in the market as a fully independent player?
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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalThe renewable energy sector is a major growth opportunity for the insurance industry but the loss experience has been challenging.
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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalWhat is fueling the intense mergers and acquisitions activity in the MGA space, and how is it shaping the competitive landscape?
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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalFollowing several years of stellar returns for reinsurers, what does this year's January renewal pricing swing mean for clients?
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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalWhat is the fate of rating conditions in the coming year and how are major players preparing?
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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalThe proliferation of broker facilities has been a growing trend – but is it just a symptom of the market cycle?
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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalWhat 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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In Partnership With Allianz CommericalLloyd'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?
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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.
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How is the market positioned to withstand Hurricane Milton?
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We may be in the midst of US hurricane season, but international catastrophe losses can emerge at any moment.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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