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/environment/environment-2013/us-east-coast-at-high-risk-from-solar-stormsA large solar storm could leave tens of millions of people in North America without electrical power for several months, if not years, potentially costing trillions of dollars, according to Lloyd’s latest emerging risks report: Solar Storm Risk to the North American Electric Grid. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:37:00 +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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/from-pitt-to-cameron-lloyds-close-ties-to-british-prime-ministersFollowing the attendance of ex PM Sir John Major at our US City Dinner, we uncover the market’s links with PMs past and present. Pitt, Gladstone, Churchill, Cameron, Major and even Lady Thatcher have all played a part in our history.Wed, 15 May 2013 12:36:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/interviews/interviews-2013/celebrating-social-tweeting-lloydsTo celebrate reaching 10,000 twitter followers, we’ve interviewed three Lloyd’s followers to discuss the appeal of twitter, the biggest faux pas and its longevity as a communication tool.Tue, 14 May 2013 16:39:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/geopolitical/political-risk-cover-gets-infrastructure-projects-off-the-groundWhether it’s a high speed train, a wind farm or a sports stadium, infrastructure investment is a hot topic right now. However, the success of such projects can be in jeopardy by exposure to a wide range of political risks. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:51:00 +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/emerging-risk/emerging-risk-2013/agroterrorism-the-new-threat-to-food-securityFood security is increasingly becoming an oxymoron in many parts of the world. From last year’s droughts which decimated US crops to the recent European horsemeat scandal, the ability to produce enough food for the world is once again under the spotlight.Thu, 02 May 2013 09:50:00 +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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/ferma-lloyds-professional-development-programme-for-risk-managersBetween 18 and 19 April, 20 risk managers from 12 European countries attended their final sessions of the FERMA/Lloyd’s Professional Development Programme for Risk Managers in London. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:58:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/environment/environment-2013/lloyds-science-of-risk-2013Calling all academic authors of technological, behavioural and political risk research. Enter our competition and win up to £5,000.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:00:00 +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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/10000-on-twitterTo celebrate reaching more than 10,000 followers on Twitter, we've pulled together some of our favourite moments from our social media communities.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:32:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/lloyds-is-italian-insurer-of-the-yearLloyd's was voted ‘best foreign insurer of 2012’ by a panel of experts at the annual Insurance Awards organised by Milano Finanza in Italy. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/arctic-risk-in-the-spotlightThe Arctic Council held a conference last week on sustainable business in the Arctic arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sweden.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:34:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/tell-us-what-you-thinkYou may have noticed a visitor survey pop up when you loaded our website - this is your opportunity to tell us what you think about lloyds.com. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/environment/environment-2013/green-energy-risks-take-centre-stage-at-lloyds-eventInsurers will play an important role in sustaining the growth of the renewable sector across the UK and IrelandThu, 18 Apr 2013 09:30:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/community/lloyds-charities-trust-supports-disaster-relief-charity-redrLloyd’s and international disaster relief charity RedR have announced a new partnership aimed at improving the capability of first responders to disasters hitting communities around the world.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +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/geopolitical/concerns-rise-over-increases-in-political-violenceAs companies pursue opportunities in emerging markets they increasingly face the threat of political violence from a wide, and often unexpected, range of sources. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/henrique-de-campos-meirelles-joins-lloydsLloyd’s has announced the appointment of Henrique de Campos Meirelles as Nominated Member of the Council of Lloyd’s.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/the-mobile-phone-turns-40The can’t live without gadget turns 40 this month – celebrate by reading the latest news from Lloyd’s on your mobile deviceWed, 03 Apr 2013 16:07:00 +0100http://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/health/health-2013/could-virus-research-trigger-a-pandemicAlarm bells ring over resumption of H5N1 virus research Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/annual-results-2012Lloyd’s has announced a profit of £2.77bn for 2012, marking a return to profit following last year’s loss of £516m, which was the costliest year on record for natural catastrophes.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/robert-hiscox-awarded-the-gold-medal-to-mark-his-contribution-to-lloydsRobert Hiscox has been awarded the Gold Medal for Services to Lloyd’s at a special ceremony in the Lloyd’s building.Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:30:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/lloyds-is-one-of-britains-top-employersFollowing independent research Lloyd’s has been certified as one of Britain’s Top Employers.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:46:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/emerging-risk/emerging-risk-2013/sos-the-cost-of-removing-shipwrecks-is-rising-fastIn our new report, marine experts warn that the cost of removing wrecks like the stricken Costa Concordia is spirallingThu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/lloyds-trading-revolutionIn a series marking our 325 anniversary we look at the powerful forces that created Lloyd’s.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:07:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/new-words-to-write-aboutThe Lloyd’s Wordings Repository brings new approved local country wordings to the international market.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:16:00 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/interviews/interviews-2013/60-seconds-with-mairead-dawsonOn International Women’s Day we talk to Mairead Dawson, senior underwriter at ACE Global Markets about her fascinating career.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:31:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/environment/environment-2013/lloyds-supports-unique-flood-solution-in-the-netherlandsWith the help of some clever technology, Lloyd’s coverholder Neerlandse has shown that it is possible to offer flood insurance in the Netherlands.Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:58:00 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/environment/environment-2013/reaching-for-the-skyOnce one of the tallest buildings in the City, Lloyd’s is being dwarfed by some of its newer neighbours.Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:16:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/emerging-risk/emerging-risk-2013/trial-by-tornadoAs the 2013 US tornado season begins, a new report by Lloyd’s highlights the growing vulnerability of Tornado Alley’s mobile home park communities.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/the-girl-who-swam-against-the-tideIn 1926, a young American woman swam the English Channel and beat the existing men’s record by nearly two hours – securing a princely return of £1,863 on her Lloyd’s premium.Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:29:00 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/interviews/interviews-2013/60-seconds-with-bill-knight-obeFormer Lloyd’s deputy chairman Bill Knight, who was awarded the OBE last year for services to financial regulation, talks to lloyds.com.Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:01:00 Zhttp://www.lloyds.com/news-and-insight/news-and-features/consumer-alerts/2013/fcv-brokerUpdate: Consumer alert regarding FCV Broker - 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London. 20 Feb 2013Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:00:00 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/lloyds-news/lloyds-news-2013/lloyds-at-325-the-story-of-edward-lloydOn 15 February 1713, the founder of Lloyd’s, Edward Lloyd, died in London. In this our 325th year we look at key moments throughout Lloyd's history.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 Z