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Climate change: Adapt or bust |
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On board from the start: Chinese Civil Aviation Authority | |||
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Lloyd's warns of hurricane, but says insurers can cope | |||
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Don't try this at home | |||
Climate change: adapt or bustFact: Last year, natural catastrophes killed 97,000 people and cost the insurance industry $83 billion - more than ever before. As part of a series entitled Lloyd's 360 Risk Project, Lloyd's has released a report on climate change - find out how the insurance industry will be impacted and have your say on what we should be doing. |
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On board from the start: Chinese Civil Aviation AuthorityLloyd's has insured planes in China for the last three decades. We started working with China's Civil Aviation Authority (the State Council ministry responsible for Chinese civil aviation affairs) 22 years ago, providing highly specialised hull cover. To celebrate this relationship lloyds.com talks to the lead brokers and an underwriter involved about how the relationship has grown from providing cover for four small planes to a relationship worth about $32 billion. |
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Lloyd's warns of northeast hurricane, but says insurers can cope
Residents of the Northeast coast "ignore the hurricane threat at their peril," Wendy Baker, president of Lloyd's America, has warned, while expressing confidence the global insurance market is equipped to respond to natural disasters. |
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Don't try this at home
When asked to insure a television programme whose title translates to "I Will Do Everything", many underwriters might raise an eyebrow. More so when they discover that the risk is for a Czech programme whose basic premise is "Don't Try This At Home." And the broker is seeking reinsurance cover for accidental death and permanent disability coverage for contestants who'll be taking part. |
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New proposals to ensure right checks at right time In his first letter to the market, Lloyd's Chief Executive Richard Ward has set out proposals to streamline the way insurance contracts are checked, produced and issued. The changes, which follow consultation with the market, will lead to a better overall service for customers, and shorten the often lengthy process for ensuring the quality of insurance contracts. |
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Making your point Are you giving a presentation on Lloyd's and the market? Are you stuck for something to say - or do you need help constructing the slides and making it look good? Lloyd's has re-launched its online presentation toolkit to help you explain the Lloyd's market, its history and the key issues currently facing the industry. |
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Helping Africa's children back on their feet Lord Levene visits a community based organisation in Africa which supports children affected by AIDS. |
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London: better than the rest The promise of globalisation - you can do business anywhere, any time. But when it comes to insurance, there's only one place to be. |
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Events Find out which insurance industry events are coming up and why you should attend. |
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