Lloyd’s News

Polo Managing Agency Assumes Management of Coverys Syndicate 1975

Polo Managing Agency Ltd., an independent Lloyd’s turnkey managing agent, has assumed management of Coverys Syndicate 1975. The specialist medical professional lines syndicate will novate to Polo on Oct. 2, 2023. In late 2021, Coverys Managing Agency Ltd. elected to …

European Insurers Underwrite 30% of US Coal: Study

Some of Europe’s biggest insurers are underwriting close to a third of the coal production that takes place in the US, even after pledging to target net zero emissions, according to a report by climate campaign group Insure Our Future. …

Hedge Fund Manager Crispin Odey Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Two of Crispin Odey’s alleged victims have filed a lawsuit against the hedge fund manager and his eponymous former firm. Two former employees have submitted a civil claim against Odey Asset Management and the 64-year-old former executive, according to Jill …

Lloyd’s and the UN Team Up to Provide Insurance to Climate Vulnerable Countries

Lloyd’s of London is teaming up with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to try and improve access to insurance for climate vulnerable countries, with an initial focus on Fiji and Pacific island countries. Climate change is happening faster …

Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Nirvana Launches European W&I Binder

Nirvana, the London-based media, tech and cyber managing general agent (MGA), has launched its new European SME Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) binder. The team has a total available line size of €20 million ($21.4 million), in partnership with a handful …

Lloyd’s Syndicate Probitas 1492 to Launch Special Purpose Arrangement in 2024

Lloyd’s syndicate Probitas 1492 has announced the launch of a special purpose arrangement (SPA) for the 2024 year of account (YOA), after receiving in-principle approval from Lloyd’s. The SPA, called “AdA SPA 2024,” is headed up by ex-Munich Re Syndicate …

Lloyd’s in Talks With UN Over New Black Sea Grain Insurance Cover: CEO Neal

Lloyd’s of London is in talks with the United Nations over providing insurance cover for Ukrainian grain shipments if a new Black Sea corridor deal can be reached, its CEO John Neal told Reuters on Thursday. NATO member Turkey is …

Global Fears Are Feeding Demand for Lloyd’s of London Insurance, CEO Says

Growing fears about the state of the world are pushing more people to take out insurance even as prices rise, Lloyd’s of London Chief Executive Officer John Neal said. Rising inflation, recession worries, climate threats and geopolitical tensions are making …

ACORD Releases Data Messaging Standard to Support London-Market Modernization

ACORD, the standards-setting body for the global insurance industry, announced the publication of the ACORD GRLC Contract, Risk, and Pre-Accounting (CRP) Implementation Toolkit, a new data messaging standard to facilitate the efficient exchange of insurance data. The CRP Standard was …

Munich Re Again Tops List of 50 Largest Reinsurers With Swiss Re at No. 2: AM Best

Munich Re holds onto the top spot in AM Best’s annual ranking of the top 50 global reinsurance groups for 2022, with Swiss Re coming in as the second-largest reinsurer — for the third year in a row. These two …