Extinction Rebellion activists block headquarters of Lloyd’s of London in the City April 23, 2021 Climate activists are protesting outside the office of Lloyd’s of London in the City this morning, dumping fake coal outside in front of the building as part of a campaign against insuring fossil fuel mining activities. Activists from the Extinction Rebellion group are holding up banners with slogans such as “Climate Criminals” after they dumped [...]
Lloyd’s of London investor sees premiums soar thanks to bumper market September 27, 2024 Helios Underwriting's gross written premiums surged to £230m after Lloyd’s market has "exceptionally good" market conditions
Lloyd’s of London plans to reopen underwriting room from 17 May February 27, 2021 Lloyd’s of London is reportedly planning to reopen its underwriting room from 17 May for a few hundred people. The City stalwart is one of the first firms to lay out its initial plans for getting workers back into the Square Mile after the coronavirus pandemic. The Telegraph reported that Lloyd’s will allow 30 per [...]
Lloyd’s of London boomers told to move aside and listen to millennials January 19, 2023 Lloyd’s of London must make sure millennials and zoomers are playing a part in creating the marketplace’s future, the trade body that represents Lloyd’s insurers has said. In a new manifesto, the London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA) called for a return to the underwriting room, as it argued younger generations will be vital [...]
Lloyd’s of London falls to £400m loss due to coronavirus claims September 10, 2020 Lloyd’s of London fell to a £400m loss in the first half of 2020 after the insurance market paid out £2.4bn in coronavirus-related claims. In total, Lloyd’s confirmed that it would pay out up to £5bn in gross claims related to the pandemic. Shares in the market fell 1.7 per cent this morning. The figures [...]
Lloyd’s of London opens its doors for the first time since March September 2, 2020 Lloyd’s of London has reopened its doors with enhanced safety measures after nearly six months of remote working. Employees returned to the office on Tuesday after months of insurance contract negotiations taking place online and over the phone. In June the insurer, which is one of the last face-to-face financial markets, announced plans to reopen [...]
Climate protesters target Lloyd’s of London over fossil fuels insurance September 1, 2020 Returning Lloyd’s of London employees have been met with protesters who are demanding the insurer ditch its fossil fuels insurance to protect the climate. Campaign group Insure Our Future launched its campaign outside Lloyd’s of London office this morning as the insurer reopened its underwriting hall. Protesters are criticising Lloyd’s for failing to take “meaningful [...]
Tower set to be the tallest in the City of London, 1 Undershaft held up by planning row July 2, 2024 The City of London Planning Applications Sub-Committee voted to defer its decision on the grounds that the current design infringed too much on the adjacent St Helens Square communal space.
Henry Engelhardt: How Admiral went from start-up to FTSE 100 May 28, 2024 Henry Engelhardt's journey may have begun in Chicago but the Admiral founder's story is a very Square Mile one.
Aviva back into Lloyd’s for first time in two decades after £242m acquisition March 4, 2024 Aviva will re-enter the Lloyd's market after the acquisition of Probitas, with the insurance giant looking to boost its commercial business