The massive London-based marketplace has stated that it official backs sanctioning the country. Lloyd’s reinsurance and insurance market has announced that it is placing its backing behind the sanctions that have been applied to Russia in response to that country’s invasion of Ukraine. Western nations have announced a growing spectrum of sanctions aimed at the Russian economy. Countries from around the globe have been applying the sanctions to separate the Russian economy from an in-flow of money and to separate the country from the rest of the world. The largest…
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Former USC player files lawsuit against Lloyd’s over insurance policy
Marqise Lee had been a first round 2014 NFL draft prospect ahead of the college football season in 2013. Marqise Lee, a former wide receiver from the University of Southern California (USC) is suing over an insurance policy after having been injured in the 2013 college football season, during which he had been considered to be a first round prospect for the 2014 National Football League (NFL) draft. During that season, the player was held back by a knee injury and dropped to the 2014 draft’s second round. Finally, the…
Read MoreInsurance market has appointed its first female CEO
Lloyds of London has announced that Inga Beale will be taking the new top spot after Ward steps down. The giant insurance market, Lloyd’s of London has just announced the appointment of the first female chief executive in the history of the company, who will be replacing the current CEO who had announced in July that he would be stepping down from that position. The position of CEO will be taken on by Inga Beale in January 2014, according to a statement from the company. Ahead of her appointment to…
Read MoreInsurance news made by 325th birthday of Lloyd’s
As a part of its celebrations of this milestone year, it has been publishing a number of online materials. The world renowned marketplace, Lloyd’s of London is making insurance news as it celebrates its 325th birthday this year and, as a part of its recognition of that milestone, it is making a large amount of different materials available online to understand its history and legacy. The company found its beginnings as a simple coffee shop owned by one man, and rapidly expanded. According to the Lloyd’s website, which is receiving…
Read MoreUK regulators taking a hard look at insurance industry
Insurance industry may feel repercussions of Lloyds failure The United Kingdom’s Financial Services Authority has fined Lloyds Banking Group for some $6 million this week. The fine is due to the company’s failing to compensate customers who purchase insurance policies or acquired loans and mortgages from Lloyds. The company is accused of mis-selling payment protection insurance. This type of coverage is common throughout the insurance industry and helps ensure the repayment of loans in the event of a borrower losing the ability to handle their loans. Lloyds fails to compensate…
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