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Lloyd’s Market Review: 2025 syndicate reports and 2026 outlook

The Lloyd’s market has delivered an exceptional run of performance in recent years. With a 22.0% return on capital in 2025 and three consecutive years of returns above 20%, the asset class continues to demonstrate its long-term appeal.1

However, the market is now entering a new phase. As capital and competition increases, and pricing begins to soften, investor outcomes will depend less on market momentum and more on careful syndicate selection and underwriting discipline.

Our latest report dives into:

  • Market performance and outlook: Analysis of 2025 results, including strong returns, capital position, and what this means for 2026 and beyond.
  • The shift in market conditions: Evidence of softening across key classes and the transition from peak underwriting conditions.
  • Syndicate behaviour and divergence: How management teams are responding, and why this is becoming a key driver of returns.
  • Profit quality and risk environment: The role of reserve releases, catastrophe experience, and ongoing concerns in casualty lines.
  • Implications for investors: Why selective exposure, underwriting discipline and active portfolio construction are increasingly important. 
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1Lloyd's of London, FY2025 results; 2While this report reflects the most up‑to‑date information available at the time of publication, developments continue to evolve and may change.

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Robert Flach
Managing Director
 

Robert.Flach@argentagroup.com 
+44 (0)20 7825 7179

Kate Tongue
Executive Director

Kate.Tongue@argentagroup.com 
+44 (0)20 7825 7231

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