In this bulletin we take a look at interruptions due to the recent lockdowns and the continued impact on business cover.

As Fraud and M&A are on the rise, why is the 25th of May important?

<p>As Lloyds announces its new insurtech start-ups, pet insurers make record pay-outs.</p> <a href="https://www.lloyds.com/about-lloyds/media-centre/press-releases/lloyds-lab-announces-its-sixth-cohort-with-a-focus-on-product-simplification-and-climate" title=" Lloyd’s" alt=" Lloyd’s" target="_blank" style="padding-top: 5px;">Lloyd’s Lab announces its sixth cohort with a focus on product simplification and climate </a><br />

<p>Take a look at what issues are facing both Insurers and fund managers within the world of fixed income. Joining Mark Colegate to discuss in this roundtable discussion are:</p> <ul><li>Shalin Shah, Credit Senior Fund Manager, Royal London Asset Management</li> <li>Anil Shenoy, Head of UK Institutional, Janus Henderson Investors</li> <li>Sam Tufts, Senior Manager, EMEIA Insurance Risk and Actuarial Services, Ernst & Young</li> <li>Ankit Shah, Head of Investments & Treasury, QIC Global</li></ul>

<p>As markets receive a Brexit warning from the personal finance society, Insurer losses mount and one in four companies consider cybersecurity to be the biggest risk they face.</p> <a href="https://www.aviva.co.uk/risksolutions/aviva-risk-insights-report" title=" Aviva" alt=" Aviva" target="_blank" style="padding-top: 5px;"> Aviva Risk Insights Report</a><br /> <a href="https://www.munichre.com/topics-online/en/digitalisation/cyber/cyber-insurance-risks-and-trends-2021.html" title=" Munich Re&q

As claims from cyber-attacks surge, Zurich zeros in on climate risk and insurers react to the rise of digital eco systems.

Strengthening resilience is the core theme of the forth coming BIBA Conference. Steve White, BIBA’s CEO, discusses how and why COVID has drawn insurance into the spotlight.