Outcomes

The London Market came together at the Elizabeth Conference Centre The Future of Capital at Lloyd’s, hosted by London Market Forums in partnership with Aon. With a full room of senior leaders and demand for attendance exceeding availability, the session demonstrated how important capital and investment strategies have become to the growth and sustainability of the London Market.

Discussions focused on a Market at a important moment—underpinned by strong underwriting performance, continued investor interest and evolving capital structures. A clear theme throughout was the importance of flexibility and efficiency, with diverse capital sources continuing to be drawn to Lloyd’s of London for its ability to offer globally diversified, specialty risk.

There was a strong sense that the Market is now better equipped to manage cycles, with improved data, governance and discipline supporting more informed decision-making. Alongside this, the shift towards longer-term, trusted partnerships between managing agents and capital providers stood out as a key driver of sustainable performance.

One message was clear: while the market continues to evolve, capital will play a defining role in shaping the future of Lloyd’s. Commentators at the event and attendees showed positivity about the growth potential and the attractiveness of the London Market for external investors.

As always with LMF community events, the conversation continued beyond the main conference room, with valuable networking and knowledge sharing over drinks.

Aon invites you to read their latest Legacy Report, containing some very insightful commentary on the state of the legacy Market.

We would like to thank all of our amazing speakers and contributors who made the session so engaging and thought-provoking, including David Ibeson, Jessie Burrows, Alex Winfield, Mirjam Spies, Kamran Hossain, Matt Walters, Ed Thomas, Ollie Troop, Michael Cane, Rebecca Soraghan, Rob Margetts, Kathleen Monoghan and Joanna Parsons.