
In this episode, Mark Gagan talks with Richard Milner, CEO of Chaucer Group, about the firm’s five‑year strategic plan (2026‑2030) and how it will focus on its core underwriting strengths while expanding its global footprint. Milner emphasizes a disciplined approach: double‑down on proven product lines, invest in operational infrastructure, and grow talent through apprenticeships and graduate programs. He also discusses market conditions, noting that while competition is rising, Chaucer sees ample opportunity in its existing portfolios and aims to leverage its Lloyd’s syndicate and non‑Lloyds platforms across regions like Singapore and Dubai. Finally, Milner touches on emerging risks such as AI, viewing them as potential new lines of business.

In this episode, Sean McGovern, CEO of AXA XL UK & Lloyd's and newly appointed chair of the Lloyd's Market Association (LMA), outlines the LMA’s five‑point agenda: enhancing technical expertise through training, advocating for managing agents with regulators and government,...

In this episode, Mark Gagan talks with Miguel Rosa, CEO of Mapfre Re, about the reinsurer’s outlook as the market softens faster than expected. Rosa explains Mapfre Re’s dual role—serving internal group needs while growing a third‑party portfolio—and emphasizes its...

In this episode Mark Gagan chats with Jonathan Tritton (JT), Managing Director of Burns & Wilcox Global Solutions, about the firm’s recent rebranding and its role as the London and international wholesale arm of the US‑based Kaufman Group. JT explains...