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On this update we discuss the internet outage, the end for black cab insurer Gefion and a new CEO at Gallagher Re.

In this bulletin, a bleak forecast for the US cyber insurance market, Allstate expands motor offerings and Allianz make some personnel changes.

In this bulletin: the FCA steps in to protect loyal policy makers, changes at the top at Allianz, another megadeal for Ardonagh and new competition in the D&O market.

In this first in a series of Climate Masterclasses, what is resilience and how can it be monitored? On the panel to discuss:

• Andrew MacFarlane, Bermuda and London Head of Reinsurance Pricing and Analytics, AXA XL
• Chip Cunliffe, Biodiversity Director, AXA XL
• Claudia Thyme, Director, Strategic Markets Development, AXA XL

On today’s bulletin: Ardonagh Advisory picks up leading loss adjuster, Aston Lark continues Irish expansion, people moves at Thomas Sagar and the ABI, and bad news for barbecue lovers.

In this update: Gallagher snaps up Willis Re, the FCA moves to enhance consumer protection, people change at Aston Lark and Zurich, and Lloyd’s of London’s re-opening is disrupted by protestors.

The lockdown has placed a heavy burden on brokers and has meant increased pricing for customers.

In this bulletin we take a look at interruptions due to the recent lockdowns and the continued impact on business cover.