Start-ups

The former Verto CEO is fundraising to begin writing as an MGA in 2021.

Who is raising it, how much it will cost, and how best to use it – a round-up of the key points from the second day of (Re)Connect virtual conference.

No one business is likely to make a significant impact unless it has $7bn of capital or more, the Everest Re CEO said.

After a period of churn in the market, further turnover is expected as start-ups get underway.

The venture continues to seek buy-in opportunities to access the US E&S market.

Alan Barlow starts effective immediately and will split his time between London and Malta.

PE’s scepticism about the duration of the market opportunity has lengthened the odds on greenfield start-ups.

The Watson-Flowers start-up is a positive sign that Lloyd’s can attract capital and talent.

Wefox CEO Julian Teicke says the successful IPO has calmed investor worries about the sector.

The 2010-15 start-up cohort is back in focus as Lloyd’s pushes ahead with 2021 business planning.

The acquisition of British Reserve Insurance Company provides the run-off carrier with a UK platform to execute deals.

Former Allianz CFO Dieter Wemmer joins the run-off acquirer as chairman.