http://www.lloyds.com/Latest news from Lloyd's of Londonen-gbLloyd's of London 2010http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/all-that-glistensThe recent Cannes jewellery heists highlight the risks of exhibiting precious gems.Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:10:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/directors-of-asian-companies-under-scrutinyDirectors & officers (D&O) liability in Asia is changing as a result of globalisation and increasing regulations.Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:44:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/colombia-lloyds-next-sweet-spotColombia’s strong economic growth and developing insurance market present ‘sweet spots’ for Lloyd's, according to Chairman John NelsonMon, 10 Jun 2013 15:44:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/when-products-come-back-to-hauntDangerous products are in the public eye again after a spate of motor related recallsWed, 05 Jun 2013 11:55:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/cosmetic-treatments-can-pose-significant-risks-in-the-wrong-handsCosmetic procedures like dermal fillers and laser treatments are increasingly being called into question, prompting calls for tougher regulation and minimum levels of insurance.Tue, 21 May 2013 15:21:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/does-fracking-trigger-earthquakesHailed by some as a potential saviour to the energy crisis facing the world, and by others an environmental disaster, hydraulic fracturing or “fracking”, is the process of drilling and injecting fluid into the ground at a high pressure in order to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas inside. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:57:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/building-supply-chain-resilienceDual sourcing is becoming more common as companies heed the lessons of 2011.Wed, 08 May 2013 08:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/asia-demand-drives-interest-in-fine-art-insuranceDespite record claims in 2012 the art insurance market is in rude health. Higher prices for high-end art and rising demand from Asia are creating opportunities for Lloyd’s insurersTue, 07 May 2013 08:30:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/global-ceos-enter-an-era-of-stable-instabilityThe global economy has entered a new era where risks that once seemed improbable and remote are real for CEOs across the worldFri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/risk-managers-call-for-greater-cooperation-with-insurersRisk managers at some of Europe’s largest companies have called for greater dialogue and co-operation with the insurance industry. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:43:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/risk-and-international-growthBusinesses are being urged to consider changing exposures in a more volatile world.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:17:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/rims-13--risk-managers-go-westHank Watkins, President of Lloyd's North America, is looking forward to RIMS ’13, the annual convention and exhibition of the North American risk management society. This year the biggest risk management show on earth is being held in Los Angeles.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:21:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/titanics-legacy-safer-sea-lanes-in-the-north-atlanticThe International Ice Patrol, established in response to the Titanic disaster, celebrates one hundred years of iceberg spottingMon, 15 Apr 2013 13:28:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/the-changing-risk-of-formula-oneAs the Formula One season kicks off this summer we look at the changing risks of the raceThu, 11 Apr 2013 14:02:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/thrill-of-the-raceAhead of the Grand National we look back at Lloyd’s long history insuring equine risksFri, 05 Apr 2013 09:30:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/boat-race-anticsA freak accident or the actions of a lone protestor can disrupt major sporting events. This is where contingency cover proves its value. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:30:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/partnering-to-tackle-hungerAgricultural risk transfer solutions, with increasing levels of government support, are one answer to the problem of global hunger.Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:55:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/mexico-growth-and-opportunitiesOpportunities for insurers abound in Mexico - Latin America’s second largest market after Brazil.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:06:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/space-tourism-gets-ready-for-lift-offSpace is the final frontier for hundreds of high net worth individuals seeking the ultimate tourist thrill. However, as industry delegates to a symposium held at Lloyd’s heard, some risk issues remain unresolved.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:31:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/international-demand-for-cyber-cover-increasesLloyd’s underwriters are developing new specialist cyber insurance in Europe, Asia and Latin America.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:49:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/the-insurance-challengeThe London market reveals its altruistic side as runners and fundraisers prepare for the second-ever Sierra Leone marathon.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:13:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/itochu-builds-insurance-business-at-lloyds-with-antaresIn January Antares Managing Agency entered a partnership with Itochu Corporation, the first Japanese non-insurance group to invest in the Lloyd’s market in London. Stephen Redmond, Managing Director of Antares explains why the deal is good for Itochu and the market.Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:52:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/space-the-insurers-final-frontierAn asteroid passing near Earth and meteors striking Russia are a reminder that space risk is always on insurers' radars.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:45:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/romance-and-rocky-reputationsIt is a time to celebrate love, but reputations are at stake if something sours the occasion. Fortunately for businesses, insurance can help heal a broken brand.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/talent-competition-regulation-key-challenges-for-insurers-in-chinaUnderstanding local business culture and markets is key to insurers’ success in China, says PwC.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:17:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/after-sandy-joint-industry-forum-looks-aheadDr Robert P. Hartwig talks to lloyds.com about lessons learned from superstorm Sandy.Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:04:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/lloyds-trade-specialists-credit-where-it-is-dueAs familiar high street chains go insolvent more businesses are turning to Lloyd’s for trade credit insurance.Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:54:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/insuring-big-ideasPatent insurance is enjoying a growing profile thanks in part to on-going wrangling between the global technology giants.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:56:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/underwriters-see-opportunities-in-underground-boomAs new UK high speed rail routes are unveiled, we look at opportunities for insurers underground. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:38:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/hook-line-and-coverBritish anglers can now get specialist fishing insurance thanks to a new product fully underwritten at Lloyd’s.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:21:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/2013-the-year-cat-modelling-changesThere’s a quiet revolution taking place in the catastrophe modelling world.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:30:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2013/getting-over-the-finish-lineSpecialist mergers and acquisitions (M&A) insurance is increasingly being used as a strategic tool by companies.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:30:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/lloyds-launches-first-combined-film-insuranceLloyd’s Syndicate ProSight 1110 is offering independent film makers’ insurance to cover mishaps during filming, as well as failure to complete a film on time and on budget, the first insurer to offer both covers in one combined product.Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/impossible-not-for-lloydsAn increasingly risky world means that underwriters at Lloyd’s need to be more innovative in their approach than ever. We take a look at some of the difficult or unusual risks that have been insured this year.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:30:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/tis-the-season-to-splash-the-cashWinter festivals Diwali, Christmas and Chinese New Year provide a boost for high-value goods.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:08:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/lloyds-provides-unique-cover-for-the-last-great-polar-challengeLloyd’s of London broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) and a group of Lloyd’s syndicates, alongside other major insurance companies, have underwritten a bespoke policy to cover one of the largest and most challenging polar expeditions ever undertaken.Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:20:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/the-open-market-model-holds-a-key-to-japanLloyd’s Japan recently launched its Open Market Model, making it easier for Lloyd’s underwriters to access certain Japanese business, as well as opening up opportunities for the market’s managing agents and brokers. Iain Ferguson, Lloyd’s representative in Japan, explains how the Open Market Model will create opportunitiesWed, 05 Dec 2012 08:30:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/lloyds-learns-local-lessonsLocal insurance markets are growing in importance, but each is unique. Kent Chaplin, Head of Lloyd’s Asia Pacific, explains how Lloyd’s is adapting to embrace emerging Asian markets.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:12:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/challenging-italys-gerontocracyHow Lloyd's is challenging the talent timebomb in Italy.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/the-big-risks-keeping-the-board-awakeInterest rates, volatile currency markets and changing regulation are the top three things keeping risk managers from their sleep.Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:39:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/canopius-ceo-eyes-opportunities-in-europeLloyd’s has a good reputation in Europe, but managing agents need to become more client focused to be successful on the continent, says Inga Beale, Group Chief Executive at Canopius Group Ltd. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:30:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/off-with-a-bang-not-a-fizzleAfter so much bad weather this year, fireworks organisers should plan for event cancellation.Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:37:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/complete-collapse-of-euro-is-unlikelyDespite continued anxiety around the future of the euro it is unlikely that the single currency will completely collapse, lloyds.com has been told. Although an exit by one or more countries from the euro is possible.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:09:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/lloyds-reinsurance-specialities-gain-favour-in-europeLloyd’s is becoming an important market for specialty liability reinsurance.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:19:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/best-practice-for-claims-handlingWhy improving the claims service provided to policyholders remains a cornerstone of the market’s business.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:30:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/opportunities-for-insurers-in-brazilLloyd’s Brazilian representative Marco Castro talks about insurance opportunities in Brazil, and his part in the recent trade delegation led by David Cameron.Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:14:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/september/brazil-energising-the-marketCarlos Vinicius Simonini, Head of Oil and Gas Division at IRB Brasil Re gives us an insight into the largest direct non-life insurance market in Latin America. What is Lloyd’s role in the Brazilian energy market? Lloyd’s has helped...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:30:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/a-rendezvous-on-the-rivieraThe annual insurance industry conference opens in Monaco.Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:12:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/industry-news-2012/descent-of-the-shardAmlin CEO Charles Phillipps abseils down the London's tallest building for charity.Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:29:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/market-news/specialist-2012/august/going-undergroundThe focus on big builds in London in recent years has been above ground. Now, though, it’s time for another mega-project to take centre stage in the UK, and this one digs down. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:23:00 +0100