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Sue Langley, Director of Market Development, Lloyd’sAdam Stafford, Head of Electronic Distribution, Lloyd’sStephen Moore, International Markets, Lloyd’sPeter Montanaro, Head of Delegated Authorities, Lloyd’s
The coverholder programme
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The Coverholder Programme:
– Continuing 2010-2012 programme of initiatives
– Making it easier to do business with Lloyd’s
– Developing the channel, subject to proper controls
Today’s agenda:
– Reminder of strategic objectives
– What have we done this year
– What is coming up
INTRO & AGENDA
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A reminder of Lloyd’s strategic plan …
- Make placing business into the Lloyd’s market more efficient
- Undertake promotional and educational activities aimed at existing and potential coverholders
- Provide robust oversight of business written by coverholders
To inform our work: -
1. 2010 survey of 1100 coverholders
2. Structured interviews with key stakeholders (brokers, MAs and key country managers)
3. Structured interviews with MGA ‘advisory panel’
Context: - strategic importance
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Progress to vision
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PROGRESS TO VISION: TECHNOLOGY & STANDARDS VISION: -
- Standard data flowing between all parties without re-keying & ACORD XML widely used
Starting point
No reporting standard forCoverholders, with inconsistentrequests to coverholders.
XML not used Poor quality data in London
Heavy burden oncoverholders, lots of rekeying.
Today
Premium, Claims andUS Property Risk Standards,mandated for new coverholders
XML property standard live
Reporting is becoming easier
Coming up
Working with coverholder system vendors to deliver standards, measure & promote
XML standards for premiumsand claims in progress
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PROGRESS TO VISION: CLAIMS PROCESSINGVISION - Settlement times equal or better than competitor
markets, with reliable electronic claims handling
STARTING POINT
Significant delays for Co-lead claims
Poor feedback onsettlement time for claims referred to London
TPA population not centrallyregistered
today
New Co-lead claims process being piloted
Claims standard delivered to facilitate use of technology
Measurement of processing times underway
Larger MA and Binder brokersImplementing new systems
TPA register being created
Coming up
Implement outcome of pilot
Measure & promote use of standards
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Implement and maintain TPAregister
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PROGRESS to vision: EDUCATION
STARTING POINT
Many coverholders found Lloyd’s confusing
Coverholders interestedIn learning more, but no accessible training
Lack of awareness of Lloyd’samongst prospectiveclients and coverholders, especially in 20-35 yr age group
CURRENT POSITION
Strategic review of educational requirements in 2010
New educational materials available on www.lloyds.com
LLMIT on-line training is live
The Coverholder Toolkit is live
Australian Diploma launched
COMING UP
Explore LLMIT accreditation in key US States and market globally via country managers
Delegated UnderwritingModule in LMA Academy
Inwards visit programme to be considered
ACII Diploma to be considered
VISION: - range of guidance & educational offerings - clear pathway from introductory to advanced learning - easy to find & use training & guidance materials
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PROGRESS to vision: the coverholder toolkit
Vision: A clear and simple guide to doing business with Lloyd’s - an on-line one stop shop for coverholder information
www.lloyds.com/coverholdertoolkit
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PROGRESS to vision: MARKETING & COMMS
STARTING POINT
No easy way for retail brokersTo find their nearest Lloyd’scoverholder
Coverholders lacking thetools they need to promotethemselves
No consistent communication tocoverholders on key issues
Confusion over the Lloyd’sbrand and when it can be used
Today
New Coverholder Directory live
Lloyd’s Quick Guide explains how Lloyd’s works
New e-bulletin:- ‘CoverholderNews’ launched
New coverholder website
Release of new brand Guidelines
COMING UP
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Marketing Fact Sheet to help coverholdersexplain Lloyd’s to clients
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New branded policy jackets to be piloted
‘Coverholder plaque’ pilot for approved US coverholders
VISION: - Regular targeted communication - Easy to find information to understand & explain Lloyd’s - Coverholders well informed about Lloyd’s
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At the start
No London events
Limited local events
Associations or networks in 2 countries
PROGRESS to vision: EVENTS & networks
Vision: Sense of pride & engagement as part of community - vibrant local associations & networks - varied range of local & London events
Today
AAMGA, EU Coverholder & Audit events
and Technology forum in London
Local class of business & awards events
& networking opportunities
Associations & networks in 8 countries*
* = UK, Ireland, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Hong Kong
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PROGRESS to vision: brand
Vision: Sense of pride & engagement as part of community - supported by new Coverholder Sub-Brand
Brand guidelines available at :
www.lloyds.com/brand
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The coverholder model is under threat in some jurisdictions(i.e. brokers holding binding authorities):
– Switzerland, South Africa & EU (review of IMD)– Enhanced conflict of interest arrangements proposed– Consultation with BOLT & AAMGA
Bribery Act / Money Laundering / Sanctions
- Legal and IRA teams considering implications for the market- Practical guidance and on-line training being developed
What is coming up: protecting the model Legal and regulatory considerations
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