London, UK — AEGIS London’s online quote-and-bind platform Opal handled record-breaking volumes of business in May. For the first time, the platform generated over $5m of net premium in a single month. As of end-May, Opal has also now generated $100m net for the syndicate since the platform’s launch in 2016. David Croom-Johnson, AEGIS L...

London, UK — Lloyd’s managing agency AEGIS London reported an increase in profits for 2019 on the back of increased gross written premiums. Its managed syndicate posted a profit of £31.1m, up 7% on 2018’s figure of £29.1m, despite foreign exchange losses of £5.0m. Gross written premium before commission was £653.2m, an increase of 18% on 201...

Stephen Merrick, Class Underwriter, International Casualty Facilities — AEGIS London Canadian delegated authority business is a mainstay of Lloyd’s North American presence. AEGIS London’s Stephen Merrick considers how the market can optimise this trading relationship. I’ve always been fascinated by the differences between Canada and the...