London Market Association (LMA)
Career development: LMA Academy wins full CII accreditation
The LMA Academy - the Lloyd's Market Association's professional training and development programme - has received the Chartered Insurance Institute's continuing professional development accreditation for its masterclasses and workshops, and for its…
LMA Academy wins full CII accreditation
The LMA Academy, the professional training and development programme managed and run by the Lloyd’s Market Association has been awarded accreditation by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
LMA backed by London market members
The Lloyd’s Market Association has received a vote of confidence from London underwriters, chief executives and other market members.
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
IUMI Preview: Charting a course
With the sector suffering major losses, long-term sustainability is high on the agenda at this year’s International Union of Marine Insurance conference. Can the market navigate the choppy waters?
Piper Alpha: 25 years on
A quarter of a century on from the Piper Alpha oil platform disaster, how has the industry learnt from the difficulties it faced in the aftermath – and what has been done to stop such a tragedy occurring again?
LMA to join government maritime security committee
The Lloyd’s Market Association has been invited to join a new government committee monitoring security at UK ports and harbours.
Argo International hires Brit's Jackson as head of compliance
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has appointed Mike Jackson as head of compliance.
Airmic’s basis contract clause campaign bolstered by heavy hitters
Lloyd’s market remains reticent to address elimination of avoidance clauses.
LMA unveils new binding authority agreements
The Loyd's Market Association has reduced the number of wordings of binding authority agreements from nine to three, following a following an 18-month long review.
Whiplash: Whipping up a storm
As the debate about bogus whiplash claims rumbles on, opinion is divided on whether two investigations into the issue are warranted and what impact they will have
LMA unveils plan to cut whiplash bill
The Lloyd’s Market Association has laid out a five-point plan for reducing the annual cost paid out of over £2bn for whiplash claims.
LMA completes marine claims standardisation project
The Lloyd’s market association has completed a year-long project to standardise engagement terms for marine surveyors and loss adjusters working in the London market.
LMA teams up with IUA to run cross-market aviation committee
The Lloyd's Market Association will share the running of a cross-market aviation committee with the International Underwriting Association.
Lloyd's managing agents offered guidance on Eurozone exit
Lloyd's managing agents have been given new guidance on how insurance and reinsurance contracts may react in the event of a Eurozone exit.
LMA issues Eurozone exit advice
The Lloyd's Market Association and law firm Clyde & Co have issued guidance on the impact on insurance and reinsurance contracts of a Eurozone exit for managing agents.
New LMA property risks wordings to provide clarity for underwriters
A new standard wording for power and utility property risks placed in the Lloyd's market was unveiled at this week's London Power Forum.
Market moves: Busy week sees major hires at Travelers and Giles
In a busy week of recruitment for insurers and brokers, certain firms strengthened their reputations as companies with a real appetite for employment.
Amlin's Beale joins LMA board
Simon Beale, Amlin's chief underwriting officer, has joined the board of the Lloyd's Market Association.
Amlin chief underwriting officer takes up LMA seat
Simon Beale, pictured, has joined the board of the London Market Association.
Insurance Fraud Register to be accessible to life and Lloyd's markets
The Insurance Fraud Register is to be rolled out to the life insurance and Lloyd's markets once it is fully operational in the UK general insurance sector.
IUMI 2012 preview: The agenda
Despite positives for the sector, including a reduction in piracy, this year's International Union of Marine Insurance conference in San Diego looks set to be dominated by the loss of the Costa Concordia.
Lloyd's launches underwriting review
The Lloyd's Market Association is reviewing the way contingent business interruption cover is written in the Lloyd's market following a string of major catastrophes last year.
Industry role for Canopius claims boss
Mike East, head of operations and claims at Canopius Managing Agents, has been named as the new chairman of the Lloyd's Market Association's claims committee.