General Insurance Article - Gittings outlines LMA’s priorities for 2016

 Reviewing the Lloyd’s business planning timetable, the regulatory environment and developing the LMA Academy (the LMA’s learning and development arm) are also high on the agenda.

 Speaking today at the LMA’s annual CEO Lunch, Gittings went on to outline some other key projects taking place in 2016, including updating wordings affected by the Insurance Act, a market-wide focus on cyber exposures and supporting the central services refresh.

 Gittings said: “We are extremely grateful to the 2,000 market practitioners who continue to contribute to our work through our various committees and panels. With their continued support in 2016, we will ensure that many of these initiatives cross the finishing line.”

 Turning to market modernisation, Gittings said: “The LMG’s London Market Target Operating Model (TOM) presents us with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to improve the competitiveness of our market. Our members have been supportive of this initiative, but will need to be confident that the right modernisation projects are being prioritised and that the market’s money is being used effectively.”

 In closing, Gittings thanked Rupert Atkin (Talbot) for his excellent chairmanship of the LMA over the past four years, and welcomed Neil Maidment (Beazley) as the new chairman.