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Labour Win Brings Few Hopes or Fears to London’s Financial District

Jul 5 2024 // Labour’s landslide election win shows few signs of unsettling London’s financial heartland after the party’s lengthy pro-business overtures, though many in finance remain wary they could be targeted to...

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...

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...

Probe of Russian Hack on London Hospitals May Take Weeks; Data-Dump Worries Grow

Jun 24 2024 // An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to complete, the country’s state-run National Health Service said Friday, as concerns grow...

Warburg Pincus’ K2 Launches London-Based MGA, K2 Rubicon Specialty

Jun 21 2024 // K2 International, the specialty re/insurance underwriting platform that is owned by private equity firm Warburg Pincus, announced the launch of a London-based MGA called K2 Rubicon Specialty.The new MGA division was...

People Moves: Canopius Taps Getty From Talbot for Cyber Team; Howden Promotes Hipson to Head of London Broking

Jun 17 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at special re/insurer Chaucer Group and the London-based broker Howden.A summary of these new hires follows here. Canopius Taps Getty From Talbot for Cyber...

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...

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...

UK Court Decides Aircraft Disputes to Be Heard in Ukraine, Not London

Jun 7 2024 // A legal battle between insurers and aircraft leasing companies over jets stuck in Ukraine should be heard in Ukraine rather than London, the High Court in London ruled on Thursday.Aircraft lessors, including...

Google Ad Tech Class Action Gets Go Ahead From London Judges

Jun 5 2024 // London judges ruled a class action lawsuit to proceed against Google potentially seeking billions of pounds in damages over allegations it abused its dominance in digital advertising.The UK’s Competition Appeal...

London Hospitals Hit by Cyberattack Affecting Blood Transfusions

Jun 5 2024 // Services at several London hospitals were disrupted after a provider that helps manage blood transfusions and lab services was hit by a ransomware attack.Lab services provider Synnovis confirmed the attack in a statement...

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...

People Moves: AXA XL Reinsurance Names Sawyer to Expanded Role of Head of London Casualty, Reinsurance; Fusion Specialty Hires 2 for M&A Team in London

May 14 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL Reinsurance and Fusion Specialty.A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Reinsurance Names Sawyer to Expanded Role of Head of London...

People Moves: Tokio Marine HCC Expands Product Recall Offering With 2 Hires From AXA XL; London P&I Club’s CEO Gooch to Step Down, Succeeded by Bean

May 13 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group and The London P&I Club.A summary of these new hires follows here. Tokio Marine HCC Expands Product Recall...

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...

London Firms Are Letting More Staff Work Entirely From Home

Apr 30 2024 // London’s employers are letting more staff work entirely from home, according to a prominent recruitment firm, with workers keen to earn the premium paid by jobs in the capital without enduring its high living...

Canada’s London Drugs Shuts Pharmacies After Cyber Incident

Apr 29 2024 // Pharmacy chain London Drugs Ltd. shut dozens of stores in western Canada on Sunday following a cyber incident.The chain discovered it was the victim of a cybersecurity incident on Sunday, a representative said by email,...

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...

People Moves: AEGIS London Hires AIG’s Johnson and Lambert for New Cyber Underwriting Team; Markel Promotes Gordge to Head of Terrorism in London

Apr 19 2024 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lloyd’s syndicate AEGIS London and Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group.A summary of these new hires follows here. AEGIS London Hires...

UK Court Rules That $10 Billion Jet Dispute Should Be Heard in London, Not Moscow

Mar 28 2024 // A $10 billion battle between reinsurers and aircraft leasing companies seeking payouts for more than 200 jets stuck in Russia should be heard in London rather than Moscow, London’s High Court ruled on...