London market News
The Unique Requirements of a Lloyd’s Syndicate-in-a-Box
Lloyd's developed the concept of a syndicate-in-a-box (SiaB) to make it easier for innovative capital to enter the market, but there are certain requirements and differences compared to traditional ...
Brexit Finally Dawns, and the European Central Bank Urges Calm
The European Central Bank said it's closely monitoring financial markets and is ready for all contingencies from Brexit, in a statement of reassurance on the eve of Britain's final departure from the ...
EU Bank Official Wants Post-Brexit Trade Deal to Cover Financial Services
European Central Bank policy maker Klaas Knot said that having "a deep and comprehensive trade deal" that covers financial services would be preferable as the U.K. prepares to the leave the European ...
British Regulator Warns Commercial Insurance Bosses to Stamp Out Bad Office Behavior
Britain's markets watchdog has told the bosses of commercial insurance companies to stamp out bad behavior in the industry and improve diversity, or risk losing their jobs. The warning follows last ...
Arch Capital Group Closes Purchase of Barbican, Boosting Lloyd’s Presence
Arch Capital Group Ltd. said it has closed its planned purchase of Barbican Group Holdings Ltd., a move expected to deepen its involvement in both Lloyd's and the London market. Arch acquired the ...
This Time, Brexit Gets a ‘Flexible’ Delay
The European Union on Monday agreed a 3-month flexible delay to Britain's departure from the bloc as Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushes for an election after opponents forced him to request an ...
UK’s Johnson Seeks End to Neverending Brexit With Dec. 12 General Election
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek a general election on Dec. 12, setting up a national vote on his Brexit strategy. Johnson briefed his cabinet on Thursday afternoon and announced that a ...
Brexit Business Opportunity: More Deals in Legacy General Insurance Policies
Britain's impending departure from the European Union is creating expansion opportunities for specialist general insurers who buy up and manage policies closed to new customers. Whether Britain ...