Manchester-based composer creates requiem to honour enslaved Africans David Önaç uses insurance documents for work funded by Lloyd’s of London after research uncovered its slavery links The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
The last lap at Lloyd Center: how America is losing its mall ice rinks The rink where Tonya Harding first skated was an affordable community institution for six decades. Its closure echoes the disappearance of mall ice across the US The Guardian - US · Aug 11
Lloyd’s of London says former boss breached rules over ‘close’ relationship The insurance market said the actions of John Neal, the former chief executive, ‘fell significantly below’ its standards. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Lloyd’s of London says ex-boss’s ‘close relationship’ breached compliance rules John Neal failed to disclose ties with colleague that created a potential conflict of interest, investigation finds The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
HMRC's £900 Cheque Turns Into Nightmare — Woman Forced to Drive 94 Miles Says Lloyds Has 'Forgotten Rural Britain' Lloyds' policy change on Post Office cheque deposits impacts rural communities, with Annabel Yates' 94-mile journey highlighting access challenges for customers. International Business Times UK · May 15
Radian Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Radian Group (NYSE:RDN) said its first quarter of 2026 marked the company’s first reporting period as a “global multi-line specialty insurer” following the early February closing of its $1.7 billion acquisition of Inigo, a specialty insurance carrier operating through the Lloyd’s market. Chief Exec MarketBeat · May 14
Iran forms agency to control Hormuz shipping Iran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shipping. Meanwhile, peace talks continue between Iran and the U.S. mediated by Pakistan. Both sides are reviewing proposals. Hopes for an end to the conflict are growing, impacting global… The Economic Times · May 8
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · May 7
Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime Iran is cementing its hold over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding vessels give up detailed information and detour into Iranian waters before being vetted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps The Independent UK · Mar 26
It's looking like Trump's war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran President Donald Trump is sending thousands of Marines to the Middle East amid reports he is considering deploying ground troops to reopen the strait. Fortune · Mar 20
Zurich seals the deal to buy London-listed insurer Beazley for £8.1bn The companies said they had reached a deal that will create a global specialist insurance leader that’s based in the UK. Evening Standard · Mar 2
Radian Bets $1.7 Billion On Inigo To Reinvent Itself As A Global Specialty Insurance Powerhouse Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) said Thursday it will buy Inigo Limited, a Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG) specialty insurer, in a $1.7 billion transaction that will transform the Pennsylvania-based company into a global multi-line insurer. Benzinga · Sep 18, 2025
Voices: Does firing your worst employees ever make business sense? COMMENT : As Lloyds plans to cut its bottom 5 per cent of staff, James Moore asks if threatening thousands of ‘underperformers’ with the sack can have an energising effect on the workforce The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
New Lloyd’s boss signals shift on insuring fossil fuels Patrick Tiernan says market will no longer discourage underwriting of such projects, stressing ‘apolitical’ stance The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025
Evening Standard · May 8, 2025 Historic insurance market Lloyd’s of London appoints new chief executive Internal candidate Patrick Tiernan takes the top job, as the marketplace also transitions to a new chairman and finance chief.
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 Lloyd's of London deliver "outstanding" profits of £9.6 billion despite disasters Lloyd’s made up of an underwriting profit of £5.3 billion and an investment return of £4.9 billion boosted by higher interest rates.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025 Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them
The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025 Rachel Reeves’s plan for Heathrow to ‘turbocharge’ economy struggles to take off Chancellor’s optimistic economic growth vision hit in the short term as Tesco and Lloyds announce hundreds of job losses and she admits fixing the economy is ‘not an easy job’
Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025 Lloyd’s of London chief executive John Neal to leave for Aon John Neal was appointed chief executive in 2018 and has led the business through a tumultuous economic and geopolitical climate.
Fortune · Sep 13, 2024 London's largest insurance market, famed for its male-dominated culture of alcohol and drugs, finally cracks down on drinking at work Lloyd’s of London plans to ban “conducting Lloyd’s business when under the influence of alcohol where it leads to unprofessional behaviour.”
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024 Lloyd's of London half-year profit up by £1 billion in boost for the City London insurance marketplace’s exposure to Baltimore bridge disaster put at £500 million
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024 UK’s largest mortgage lender to allow first-time buyers to borrow 5.5 times their salary The number of mortgages approved for home buyers has jumped to its highest level since the Liz Truss’ disastrous mini budget
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024 Lloyds Bank sued for discrimination by employees disciplined over pro-Palestine views Afra Sohail and Aunngbeen Khalid were subject to disciplinary action for their comments by their employer Lloyds Bank
Reason · May 30, 2024 Unanimous First Amendment Victory for the NRA (Represented by the ACLU) From Justice Sotomayor's opinion today in NRA v. Vullo (the NRA was represented by the ACLU, with David Cole arguing before the Court; by William Brewer, Sarah Rogers & Noah Peters of Brewer Attorneys & Counselors; and by me): [A.] Six decades ago, this Court held that a government entity's…
Top News · May 2, 2024 Lloyd's Insurers Expect Moderate Baltimore Bridge Claims Lloyd's insurers are closely monitoring the Baltimore bridge incident, anticipating moderate claims and ensuring a proactive response.