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LMC recap: Walking the tightrope of growth and profitability in a stabilising market
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Investing in balance-sheet businesses is a “more nuanced” story than backing brokers or MGAs.
Panellists said the industry must work collectively to grow the London market pie profitably.
Envelop Underwriting will bring all the firm’s underwriting into one framework.
The CEO was responding to comments made by Chubb’s Evan Greenberg.
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The carrier is set to start underwriting five new lines of business in the Lloyd’s market.
The marine underwriter said the business had grown through taking “very big positions” on programmes.
The executive also highlighted SRCC in property treaties as a concern.
The carrier is looking to grow its specialty offering across Europe and APAC.
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