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Ardonagh expands cross-class Lectio facility with three new carriers in 2025

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It is understood that Lectio is now at ~$160mn of premium and could rise to $270mn next year.
Adam McNestrie, 13 December 2024
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Daily Digest: Top news from 13 December
A roundup of all the news you need today, including Swiss Re’s targets for 2025.
Insurance Insider, 13 December 2024
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LMA urges Lloyd’s to continue reducing reporting burdens
Reducing duplication of reporting is key, the association said.
Rachel Dalton, 12 December 2024
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Aon launches EUR110mn Ukraine war risk facility
The facility was launched in partnership with the EBRD.
Samuel Casey, 12 December 2024
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HDI Global names Schulte global head of marine
Alexander Schlei will succeed Carsten Schulte in his former role.
Abbie Day, 12 December 2024
Behind the Headlines

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Behind the Headlines: Markel’s Simon Wilson on the structural shift toward facilities

The proliferation of broker facilities has been a growing trend – but is it just a symptom of the market cycle?
05 December 2024

Behind the Headlines is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Insurance Insider's senior reporter Sam Casey.

Get the inside scoop on the major stories shaping the London market through discussions with the journalists who broke them. Plus, hear from industry professionals on what these developments mean for the (re)insurance sector.

Every other Friday morning, Behind the Headlines will break down the biggest stories of the last two weeks. Sam will discuss these stories with the journalists who broke them: Catrin Shi, Fiona Robertson, Rachel Dalton and the rest of Insurance Insider's award-winning editorial team.

Plus, he will interview the big names from the London market, getting their perspectives on the state of the industry and the latest headlines.
Opinion

Opinion

Tax insurance grows significantly amid W&I market slowdown

Annual growth in demand for tax insurance ranged between 25% to 40%, sources said.
Ayesha Venkataraman, 12 December 2024
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Analysis

Analysis

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Stamp capacity: Lloyd’s top quartile set to contract next year
First-quartile 2023 performers will contract capacity by 5% in aggregate next year, according to our survey analysis.
Ben Wylie, 11 December 2024
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Lloyd’s stamp capacity to grow by 6% in 2025 in slowest increase in six years
Lower inflation and a softer market outlook tempered aggregate growth expectations.
Mehr Gill, 09 December 2024
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Talent Tracker review: Staff turnover gained momentum in H2 2024
Marine and energy were the busiest lines, driven by high competition for talent.
Mehr Gill, 04 December 2024
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D&O in 2025: Is rating moderation finally coming into view?
A resurgence in IPO activity may help provide new business for underwriters and reduce competition.
Samuel Casey, 03 December 2024
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‘Structural shift’ to facilities different from past cycles: Markel’s Wilson
The executive said that capital, tech and algorithmic capabilities would help the structures endure.
Samuel Casey, 06 December 2024
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McGill and Partners launches cross-class facility Auton
The broker facility is led by Beazley’s Smart Tracker Syndicate.
Adam McNestrie, 04 December 2024
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Ascot ‘cautiously optimistic’ on casualty opportunity with new backing in place
The carrier has undertaken work to give it “optionality” for a public listing, but has no plans to list in the short term.
Samuel Casey, 02 December 2024
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We will absolutely see Lloyd’s M&A deals in 2025: IAP’s Ursano
The investment banker said the scarcity of attractive assets made the MGA market “red hot”.
Samuel Casey, 22 November 2024

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