Lloyd's and London market
Lloyd’s and the London insurance market are unique. Many of our insurance lawyers have worked in this market and understand the varied issues that affect both insurers and intermediaries.
The London insurance market is unique. Many of our insurance lawyers have worked in this market and understand the varied issues that affect insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries. Our experienced team uses this invaluable insight to work closely with clients.
We act for Lloyd’s syndicates, managing agents, Lloyd’s brokers, and the companies market on a variety of issues ranging from policy drafting, coverage disputes, defence of claims, and regulatory advice.
Our friendly and approachable team understand that each entity operates in differing regulatory environments and will have individual claims philosophies.
Our substantial presence in London is located in the insurance market and is on hand to provide value-added risk management support and dynamic claims solutions with the support of a five office national network.
Key contacts
Colin Peck
Partner
Jeremy Irving
Partner
Francis Mackie
Partner
Helen Simm
Partner
Ed Anderson
Partner
Jonathan Newbold
Partner
Tim Johnson
Partner
Rachel Lyne
Partner
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Latest insights and events
03 December 2024
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London Market Quarterly December 2024: An eye on what the market needs to know
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29 August 2024
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The Word, August 2024
09 August 2024
Published Article - Consumer Duty
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29 July 2024
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29 July 2024
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29 July 2024
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29 July 2024
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Press Release
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ survey finds 38% of insurers considering pulling out of the solicitors PII market
27 June 2024
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Court of Appeal upholds decision on professional indemnity policy exclusions in insurer's appeal
27 June 2024
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Multi-occupancy building insurance: Latest tribunal decision
27 June 2024
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The Word, June 2024
28 May 2024
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Updated UK Consumer Wordings Guidance: °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ collaborates with the LMA
28 May 2024
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From products to protection: The rise of embedded insurance
28 May 2024
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The Word, May 2024
24 May 2024
Published Article - Consumer Duty
General insurance claims: The Consumer Duty’s easy target?
22 May 2024
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London Market Quarterly, Spring 2024: An eye on what the market needs to know
30 April 2024
Published Article
English Commercial Court rules against Russian exclusive jurisdiction clauses
24 April 2024
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The Baltimore bridge collapse: One of the biggest losses in maritime insurance history?
24 April 2024
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The EU AI Act: What does it mean for insurers?
24 April 2024
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FCA and FOS set out strategic plans for 2024 and beyond
24 April 2024