London’s Leading Underwriters Report 2026

The Gracechurch London’s Leading Underwriters Report is back for its 13th year.

The report is an independent ranking of underwriters operating in and around the London Market.

The 2026 London’s Leading Underwriters Report is a high-quality, robust and representative measure of the leading underwriters and teams in the London Market.

The Report is based on over 800 individual underwriter nominations from 100+ insurers, covering underwriters and teams from 14 classes of business.

This year we are also delighted to have the views of the ‘iconic’ Dominick Hoare on the future of underwriting as he retires from Munich Re after a 40+ year career in the Market.

What you will learn:

• Leading underwriters by class and company.

• Evolving expectations of the London Market.

• Market trends.

• Key takeaways and standout performers.

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Underwriters are selected by a representative group of their peers across all major business classes, as well as by brokers operating in the London Market. They are then ranked, based on how many endorsements they receive that recognise them as market leaders.