Barry Reynolds

We’re pleased to announce that we have secured a presence in the Lloyd’s Underwriting room. Effective immediately, Fortegra will operate from Box 388 on the third gallery in the Lloyd's underwriting room, representing a significant milestone in the company's strategic commitment to the London insurance market.   With the addition of a Lloyd’s box to its network of over 20 locations, including its London office at 20 Fenchurch Street’s iconic “Walkie Talkie” building and offices across the United States and Europe, Fortegra has reinforced its position as a premier market for developing reliable insurance solutions that address complex and evolving risks.   "This represents a pivotal next step in our long-term expansion strategy," said Mark Figes, Chief Executive Officer of Fortegra Insurance UK Limited. "Our presence in the Lloyd's underwriting room builds upon our established operations in London and Brussels, enhancing our ability to deliver reliable insurance solutions and seamless market access to our partners."   Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e3mxfDAd

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Neil Dalton, Group Chief Claims Officer, recently wrote an article for the Claims Journal discussing the challenge of addressing the talent shortage in insurance claims, a topic currently gaining significant attention in the industry. The article explores issues such as the difficult market conditions, strategies for employee retention and methods to engage younger generations, with a strong emphasis on developing a solid talent pipeline. Dalton notes, “Graduates and apprentices offer new insights to this fast-changing sector, bringing innovative ideas along with confidence and comfort in using the digital tools and technologies that are crucial now and moving forward.” To access the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/eEDDtGUu

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In a recent Insurance Post article, Joe Brace, Operations Director at the LMA, has called for shared standards, more collaboration and experimentation with data and artificial intelligence (AI) to move the market forward. Joe discussed his focus on aligning operational priorities, building trust and exploring opportunities for collaboration with the Lloyd’s managing agent community. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eKPewZ7Z #BlueprintTwo #Operations #LMA #Data #AI

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Zurich Insurance saw new business for its UK regional business increase 20% in the first half of the year, but the insurer’s head of retail commercial Morgan Lyons believes it can boost that further, despite competitive market conditions. https://hubs.li/Q03yHWCh0

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Our CUO, Paul Bantick, spoke to Insurance Business America about our latest Risk & Resilience research, why now is the time to invest in resilience, and the critical role insurance plays in helping businesses stay prepared in a changing risk landscape. 🔗 https://ow.ly/fuvc50WtF1g

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🚨 Breaking new ground in risk & resilience 🚨 Willis is proud to launch a market‑first parametric insurance policy that gets triggered not by the physical damage from extreme weather, but by red weather warnings issued by Met Office or Met Éireann. Learn more > https://ow.ly/9vR250X6b1b 🔍 Key highlights: • If a red warning is issued (for e.g. extreme wind, heavy rain, snow or ice), the policy automatically activates—even before the weather event materialises. • The insured receives a pre‑agreed payout to cover lost revenue or operational costs, even if the forecasted extreme weather doesn’t fully manifest. • This solves a common protection gap: traditional policies don’t account for precautionary costs (like shutting down operations in advance). • Developed in collaboration with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, this policy offers transparency, fast settlement, and flexibility in how proceeds are used. As Claire Wilkinson (MD, Alternative Risk Transfer Solutions, Willis) puts it: “By triggering the parametric policy on the forecast rather than the event, the insured receives … cover … even if the event does not manifest itself as was forecast.” For sectors like hospitality, where cancellations and early closures from weather alerts are costly, this is a game changer. Get in contact with us today to learn more about this solution. #WeatherWarning #Risk #Insurance #Willis #Innovation #Parametric

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Brown & Brown (Europe) Limited, has agreed to acquire Weatherbys Hamilton LLP, a leading UK-based insurance broker specialising in Private Client, Bloodstock, and Farm & Estate insurance. Operating from seven locations across the UK - Wellingborough, London, Edinburgh, Penrith, Horsham, Swindon, and Newmarket - Weatherbys Hamilton is a recognised leader in the bloodstock industry, providing specialist insurance cover for owners, breeders, trainers, and their horses. Founded in 2012 as a joint venture between Weatherbys Bank, owned by the Weatherbys family. and Executive Chairman Charles Hamilton, the firm was later joined by founding partners Alec Moore, Richard Chugg, Beth Sharkey, and William Johnson. Post acquisition, all members of the Weatherbys Hamilton team will remain with the business, continuing to operate from their existing locations and trading under the Weatherbys Hamilton name as part of the Brown & Brown team. Charles Hamilton, Executive Chairman of Weatherbys Hamilton, said: “Weatherbys Hamilton has always been about deep relationships, specialist experience, and doing things the right way. I’m proud of what we’ve built and excited to see the business continue to grow within Brown & Brown. Weatherbys Hamilton has always had a strong relationship with Brown & Brown, and I know they’ll carry forward everything that makes this firm special.” Carolyn Callan, CEO Retail at Brown & Brown (Europe), said: “We’re very pleased to welcome Weatherbys Hamilton to Brown & Brown. It was clear from the beginning that there was true cultural alignment between the two businesses. They bring strong sector specialisation, a fantastic team led by Joint CEOs, Alec and Richard, and a reputation built on trust and service. We look forward to supporting them as they continue to do what they do best.” Roger Weatherby, Chairman, Weatherbys Banking Group, said: “We are immensely proud of all that Weatherbys Hamilton has achieved since its formation and of the talented team behind its success. This new chapter marks an exciting opportunity for the business, and we offer our warmest congratulations to Alec, Richard, and everyone at Weatherbys Hamilton as they continue to build on the strong foundations laid over the past decade. I am confident that the relationship between Weatherbys and Brown & Brown will flourish.” The deal has received regulatory approval #BBThePowerOfWE

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