Conning Releases Lloyd’s Focus Report – Transforming for Tomorrow

January 23, 2026


HARTFORD, CT – January 23, 2026 – Conning is pleased to announce the release of its latest focus report, Lloyd’s – Transforming for Tomorrow. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the Lloyd’s insurance marketplace, examining its ongoing reform initiatives, competitive positioning, and future opportunities in an era of increasing volatility. 


The study highlights Lloyd’s progress in addressing structural challenges and implementing reforms aimed at improving underwriting performance, simplifying governance, and enhancing global market access. Despite past headwinds—including high expense ratios, competitive erosion, and regulatory complexity—Lloyd’s has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. Recent initiatives such as principles-based oversight, streamlined fee structures, and innovation programs like Lloyd’s Lab and Lloyd’s Academy are positioning the market for sustainable growth. 

“Lloyd’s has moved beyond diagnosis into execution,” said Lauryn Kothavale, a Vice President in Insurance Research at Conning. “Its ability to blend centuries of heritage with bold modernization efforts—such as digitalization, capital innovation, and a renewed commercial mindset—underscore its commitment to remain the world’s pre-eminent marketplace for specialty risk.” 

Key findings from the study include: 

  • Financial Performance: Lloyd’s combined ratio improved from an average of 108% (2017–2020) to 89% (2021–2025), signaling stronger underwriting discipline.
  • Performance by syndicate and managing agent: There has been a wide dispersion in performance by syndicate and managing agent, with some performing worse in recent years than in prior years despite a significant upturn in overall results, highlighting the need for careful partner selection.
  • Innovation & Market Access: Programs like the Lloyd’s Lab are driving efficiency and fostering new product development.
  • Investment Opportunities: Lloyd’s has expanded the ways in which investors and underwriters can participate in the market. Whether through London Bridge 2 or recent casualty insurance-linked security (ILS) type structures, Lloyd’s offers institutional investors streamlined access to diversified, global specialty risk portfolios.

The study also explores Lloyd’s unique structural advantages—its syndicate model, global licensing network, and chain of security—and compares these features with leading global insurers. It assesses how Lloyd’s reforms and commercial strategy aim to recapture market share, attract new capital, and maintain its role as a critical component of the global financial system. 

 

For more information on 2026 Lloyd’s – Transforming for Tomorrow,” a key study for insurance industry executives, visit here or contact (888) 707-1711. 

 

 

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