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- May 15 2026
‘Pivotal moment’: Lloyd’s chief says no need for subtlety in soft cycle fight
Chief of market performance Rachel Turk says Q1 renewals were 'brutal', and that portfolio management will be a clear focus for syndicates as the soften market bites.
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- May 14 2026
Soft market deepens dilemma at BIBA as brokers navigate rising risk, cyber demands
Themes of a softening market, growing cyber risk, and increasing complexity was the focus at the British Brokers' Association's (BIBA) annual conference in Manchester this week.
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- May 13 2026
Strait of Hormuz, US-China tensions to the fore as London market examines major geopolitical threats
UK political instability and challenges to the US dollar's dominance were also high on the agenda at the first Global Risk Summit in London this week.
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- May 8 2026
Insurance seen as ‘genuine tipping point’ for Asia’s first major carbon capture, storage hubs
Consortium identifies India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia as potential storage sites across the Asia Pacific, but insurers warn projects may not secure financing without long-term risk cover.
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- May 5 2026
‘Insurance can play a significant role in removing uncertainty’: underwriters seek to unlock 2026 carbon credit market
Demand for carbon offsets is rising — but without insurance, analysts warn many credits may never reach the market.
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- April 30 2026
Lloyd’s looks for new way to meet diversity challenge after scrapping Dive In festival after 12 years
Insurance industry’s annual global diversity, culture, and talent festival will end after the 2026 event in September.
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- April 24 2026
With 85% of Lloyd’s business global, London seeks international access in the face of new regulatory regimes
From the UK to Asia Pacific, London's insurance market steps up its fight for a level playing field amid rapidly shifting regulatory regimes.
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- April 21 2026
Outdated cat models can’t keep pace with soaring secondary peril’ threats: Swiss Re warns
Insurers must update models with current data, not just historical trends, to address rising losses from floods, wildfires, and storms, especially in Asia and Australia.
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- April 13 2026
As Blueprint Two heads off into the sunset, what next for Lloyd’s transformation?
After US$600m spent and multiple delays over 30 years - and now a formal 'sunsetting' of its big-bang reform - industry insiders ponder what happens next with the market looking to move forward.
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- April 10 2026
Insurers face complex, fast-moving risk landscape as fragile ceasefire throws Strait of Hormuz into turmoil
Iran says vessels that attempt to transit the key waterway without permission 'will be destroyed' despite the US announcing a two-week ceasefire.
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- April 8 2026
Cleared for takeoff: war rates remain stable as airlines seek new routes
A month into the Iran conflict, the US has also doubled its commitment to provide reinsurance guarantees to ships willing to travel through the Strait of Hormuz to US$40bn.
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- March 30 2026
Opinion: Lloyd’s seeks a quiet sunset, but storm clouds remain
Lloyd’s delivered their full results for 2025, but it was the latest on the probe into John Neal and the status of Blueprint Two which grabbed the attention.
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- March 20 2026
Lloyd’s eyes Asia for capital, syndicates in new five-year plan
CEO Patrick Tiernan sharpens Lloyd’s strategy to be a ‘market of firsts’ as the marketplace looks internationally for capital, syndicates and next‑generation underwriting talent.
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- March 16 2026
The million-dollar question: is a standalone AI cover needed to tackle rising silent risks?
As AI becomes deeply embedded across industries, Lockton’s cyber and technology head Carlo Ramadoro says insurers may need to develop a all-risks AI policy to address growing uncertainty around coverage.
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- March 11 2026
Captive momentum accelerates in Asia as firms look to close insurability gap
Despite a softening market, a growing number of companies are turning to captives to manage emerging exposures and fill gaps left by the traditional insurance market.
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- March 10 2026
P&I renewals on an even keel as lower claims, higher returns soften stance
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- International Group of P&I Clubs
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Despite early fears of hardening conditions following a surge in pool claims, the 2026-27 renewals closed on a notably pragmatic tone prior to the outbreak of the war in Iran.
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- March 3 2026
Warning of 50% spike in marine war risk premiums as Iran conflict intensifies
With US$500bn in energy trade at a standstill, proportionality and caution are the watchwords for the marine market as it braces for a prolonged crisis.
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- February 24 2026
The ultimate safety net: high risk confusion creating piracy cover concerns, CFC’s Alexander Beaton says
Incidents reported on vessels rose from 117 in 2024 to 137 in the 12 months to December, with the Singapore Strait reporting the highest number at 80.
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- February 20 2026
Forget the noise, geopolitical tensions demand scenarios not predictions
Hoe-Yeong Loke, head of research at UK risk management association Airmic, tells InsuranceAsia News rare earth minerals and tensions around Taiwan are likely to remain pressing issues for Asia and the global supply chain.
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- February 13 2026
Resilience’s the word: calls for strategic shift, and it’s no longer optional
Resilience has shifted from an operational buzzword to a strategic boardroom imperative, risk management organisation Airmic says.
