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#1 Lloyd’s Extends Lease on Iconic London Headquarters Until 2035

Dec 18 2023 // Society of Lloyd’s, better known as Lloyd’s of London, has reached an agreement to remain in its One Lime Street headquarters until at least 2035, the Financial Times reported.The deal with landlord Ping An...

#2 London’s Insurance, Finance Workers to See Biggest AI Impact: UK Report

Nov 29 2023 // Management consultants and City of London finance workers are among those most exposed to workplace changes ushered in by artificial intelligence, a new UK government report found, urging changes in schools and training...

#3 City of London Chief Says Brexit ‘Disaster’ Cost 40,000 Finance Jobs

Oct 16 2024 // Britain’s departure from the European Union cost London’s financial center about 40,000 jobs, the Lord Mayor of the City of London told Reuters, a far deeper impact from Brexit than previous estimates.Michael...

#4 Strong Prices Support London Market Profits, Prompting Revision in AM Best Outlook

Apr 22 2024 // The strong pricing environment for most business lines written in the London insurance market is expected to support good underwriting profitability – factors that have led AM Best to revise its outlook for the segment...

#5 Global Insurers Fight London Court Battle Over Jets Seized in Russia

Oct 2 2024 // Insurers are playing “pass the liability parcel” in a desperate fight against multi-billion dollar claims over aircraft stranded in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine two years ago, lawyers for aviation...

#6 Baltimore Bridge May Trigger Historic Marine Loss, Lloyd’s of London Says

Mar 28 2024 // Insurance payouts for Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could be among the largest ever in marine insurance, according to Lloyd’s of London Chief Executive Officer John...

#7 Tech Update: Hiscox London Mkt, Google Collaborate to Boost Underwriting With AI

Dec 12 2023 // Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has collaborated with Google Cloud to create the first AI-enhanced lead underwriting model in the London market insurance industry.The collaboration combines Hiscox London...

#8 Update: London Marine Insurers Widen High Risk Zone in Red Sea as Attacks Surge

Dec 18 2023 // London’s marine insurance market has widened the area in the Red Sea it deems as high risk after a surge in attacks on commercial ships, according to a statement issued on Monday.Guidance from the Joint War Committee...

#9 UK to Sign Deal Boosting City of London’s Post-Brexit Ties to Switzerland

Dec 20 2023 // The UK and Switzerland will sign an agreement around financial services on Thursday, a post-Brexit accord to deepen ties between their respective financial centers.Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will visit Bern to...

#10 Uber Hit With £250 Million Suit From London’s Black Cab Drivers

May 3 2024 // Uber Technologies Inc. was sued by thousands of London’s black cab drivers in a suit seeking hundreds of million pounds accusing it of unlawfully operating in the capital city.The claim alleges Uber improperly...

#11 London Hospitals Knew of Cyber Vulnerabilities Years Before Hack

Jun 17 2024 // A group of London hospitals struggling to contain the fallout from a cyberattack against a critical supplier had known for years about weaknesses that left them vulnerable to hacks, according to documents reviewed by...

#12 London’s ExCel Centre Wins Insurance Appeal Over COVID-19 Losses

Sep 6 2024 // The owners of London’s ExCel conference center on Friday won an appeal brought by insurers, including Allianz, over pandemic-related losses, which its lawyers said could help thousands of other policyholders.London...

#13 Women in Finance Criticize City of London’s ‘Tokenistic’ Diversity Efforts

Jan 18 2024 // Testimonies from 40 women across banking, insurance, and asset management in Britain describe diversity and inclusion initiatives as often “tokenistic,” and lacking the “teeth” to make a change in...

#14 City of London Is Relaxed About the Prospect of a Labour Election Win

May 24 2024 // In the City of London, executives are looking forward to the imminent general election as a chance for clarity after a turbulent few years.Matthew Beesley, chief executive officer at Jupiter Fund Management Plc, said...

#15 Marsh & McLennan Finalizes Delisting From London Stock Exchange

Nov 28 2023 // Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. has delisted and canceled trading from the London Stock Exchange, further to its announcement made on Oct. 27, 2023.The delisting was finalized at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) on Nov. 27, 2023. The...

#16 London Defers Tallest Tower Decision Amid Neighbors’ Objections, Including Lloyd’s

Jul 3 2024 // The City of London Corporation deferred a vote on plans for a new 73-story office tower next to the Gherkin that’s set to become the tallest building in the historic financial district.The City Corporation’s...

#17 HP Claims $4 Billion Losses in London Lawsuit Over Autonomy Deal

Feb 12 2024 // Hewlett-Packard lost more than $4 billion over its acquisition of British software firm Autonomy because of an elaborate fraud masterminded by its co-founder Mike Lynch to inflate the company’s value, HP’s...

#18 A London Hospital Is Asking Its Own Workers for Blood After Cyberattack

Jun 12 2024 // A London hospital, facing blood supply disruptions after a cyberattack last week paralyzed operations, is asking its own clinical workers for blood.King’s College Hospital is calling on staff with the blood type O to...

#19 Ambac Completes Buy of Majority Stake in London’s Beat Capital Partners

Aug 2 2024 // Ambac Financial Group said it has completed the acquisition of a 60% controlling stake in London-based Beat Capital Partners for about $282 million, up to $40 million of which will be paid in shares of Ambac common...

#20 Coverys Launches London Market Insurer, Approved to Write US E&S Business

Jul 2 2024 // Coverys Ltd., a UK entity in the Coverys Group of Companies, has received regulatory authority to launch a London company market insurer, effective June 26.Coverys Ltd. is part of Coverys’ dedicated London platforms...