Behind the Headlines: PoloWorks' Paul Andrews on the start-up opportunities in Lloyd's Artwork

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Behind the Headlines: PoloWorks' Paul Andrews on the start-up opportunities in Lloyd's

January 22, 2026 • Sam Casey

Have you ever wondered what goes into launching a new syndicate at Lloyd's?

The latest Behind the Headlines guest Paul Andrews helped bring three new syndicates to market at the start of the year, and in this episode explains how to navigate the process. According to Andrews, there is a healthy pipeline of start-up activity in Lloyd's in 2026, but budding syndicates need to bring something new to the table in order to succeed.

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