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Issue 2 · Autumn 2026

Our half-yearly magazine, celebrating the fellowship, education and philanthropy of the Company.

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Issue 1 · Spring 2026

Ajay Gupta installed as Master: Sets impact of AI as his theme for the year

Written by David Worsfold on 09th October 2026

Ajay Gupta was installed as Master in a ceremony at Painters' Hall last night. He was joined in the top team of...

Master's charity raises £21,000 for literacy

Written by David Worsfold on 08th October 2026

Master Sara Fardon has raised over £21,000 for Civitas Schools, her chosen charity for her year as Master. She has...

A moment in history

Written by David Worsfold on 30th September 2026

History was made yesterday (Tuesday 29 September) when Alderman Bronek Masojada was elected as the 698th Lord Mayor...

Master's statement on Lord Mayor election

Written by David Worsfold on 28th September 2026

A statement from our Master Sara Fardon on the position of Lord Mayor, following the announcement that Tim Hailes...

WCI backs TeamUK's campaign to promote London

Written by David Worsfold on 09th June 2026

The Worshipful Company of Insurers is backing the campaign launched this week by the Lady Mayor of the City of London,...

Lady Mayor praises creativity and adaptability of the City and insurance market

Written by David Worsfold on 20th May 2026

The Lady Mayor, Dame Susan Langley, praised the creativity of the insurance market and the adaptability of the City in a...

Josephine Goddard's portrait of Lady Mayor unveiled in Drapers' Hall

Written by David Worsfold on 23rd April 2026

In a fresh approach to the traditional Lord Mayor's Portrait, an early career artist was commissioned to paint the...

New WCI members magazine launched

Written by David Worsfold on 17th March 2026

The new twice-yearly members magazine MyWCI has been launched. It is part of Master Sara Fardon's commitment to...

Master showcases philanthropy at Winter Lunch

Written by David Worsfold on 17th March 2026

Master Sara Fardon turned the spotlight on philanthropy at a packed Winter Lunch in Drapers’ Hall. She reminded...

Master's New Year Message

Written by David Worsfold on 13th January 2026

Master Insurer Sara Fardon welcomes 2026 with a message for members in which she urges them to support her chosen...

The City welcomes its first Lady Mayor with the WCI leading the way

Written by David Worsfold on 17th November 2025

The City welcomed Dame Susan Langley as Lady Mayor at a joyous Lady Mayor's Show. The streets were packed and...

Installation Dinner embraces the past, present and future

Written by David Worsfold on 05th November 2025

The Installation Dinner for Master Sara Fardon took place in the historic Goldsmiths’ Hall which has been on the...

"Perfect blend of tradition and progress"

Written by David Worsfold on 21st October 2025

Last night marked another key moment in Dame Susan Langley's progress to becoming Lady Mayor. It was the...

Sara Fardon installed as Master

Written by David Worsfold on 09th October 2025

Sara Fardon was installed as Master in a ceremony at Ironmongers' Hall last night. She was joined in the top team of...

WCI proudly supports Dame Susan Langley as Lady Mayor

Written by David Worsfold on 01st October 2025

Liverymen and Liverywomen of the City filled the Guildhall this week for the election of the 697th Lord Mayor of London...

Finding opportunity in climate change

Written by David Worsfold on 20th September 2025

The Company's new Sustainability Working Group continued its busy programme with another successful event last...

Inspiring the next generation

Written by David Worsfold on 31st July 2025

Lloyd’s was the venue for the Master to promote his vision of Levelling Up the Playing Field by showing what great...

WCI signs Armed Forces Covenant

Written by David Worsfold on 04th July 2025

The Worshipful Company of Insurers strengthened its commitment to support our armed forces this week when it signed the...

Bringing the Livery to a new audience

Written by David Worsfold on 27th May 2025

Over 60 people attended the recent ‘Demystifying the Livery’ event which aimed to explain what the Livery...

Lord Mayor praises insurance industry's contribution to the City

Written by David Worsfold on 20th May 2025

The Lord Mayor, Alastair King (pictured), praised the contribution of the insurance industry to the continuing success...

Keen Debate Around DEI

Written by David Worsfold on 16th May 2025

DEI: Good Intentions or effective outcomes? was the subject for iNED’s recent in-person forum An expert panel...

Reaching out to the industry's entrepreneurs

Written by David Worsfold on 30th April 2025

The WCI is excited to announce the institution of the WCI Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group. By establishing...

Packed Winter Lunch hears from Master's Charity

Written by David Worsfold on 17th March 2025

Over 250 members and guests gathered in the splendid surroundings of Drapers' Hall for our Winter Lunch. Master...

Master's Message sets out Levelling Up theme

Written by David Worsfold on 11th March 2025

Watch Master Karl Jarvis as he brings everyone up-to-date with the ambitious plans for delivering his theme of...

Stepping out with pride in the Lord Mayor’s Show

Written by David Worsfold on 06th December 2024

WCI members, friends and family had a great day supporting the 696th Lord Mayor Alastair King at the Lord Mayor's...

Karl Jarvis takes the helm as Master

Written by David Worsfold on 10th October 2024

Karl Jarvis was installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers for 2024-25 at Common Hall – the...

Rebranding exercise gathers pace

Written by David Worsfold on 11th September 2024

It has been an exciting summer for the WCI as it has been working on a re-branding project for its thriving...

Master leads the celebrations at Mansion House

Written by David Worsfold on 10th June 2024

Over 300 members and guests of the WCI gathered at Mansion House for our annual Mansion House Banquet with Master Claire...

WCI aims to "Inspire Inclusion"

Written by David Worsfold on 08th March 2024

The Worshipful Company of Insurers has been at the forefront of promoting greater diversity and inclusion in the...

Bringing insurance to life with the Livery Schools Link

Written by David Worsfold on 05th March 2024

The two day Livery Schools Link Careers Fair at Guildhall was a wonderful opportunity to bring insurance to life and...

iWIN celebrates landmark 10th anniversary

Written by David Worsfold on 24th January 2024

iWIN – the Insurance Women’s Inclusivity Network – celebrated its 10th Anniversary in style on Tuesday...

Charity fund transfer boosts WCI Education Fund

Written by David Worsfold on 21st December 2023

The Chartered Insurance Institute's charity, the Education and Training Trust, is transferring its net assets...

Rousing launch for partnership with London Phoenix Orchestra

Written by David Worsfold on 07th December 2023

The launch of the Company’s partnership as Livery sponsor of the London Phoenix Orchestra got off to a rousing...

Insurers put best foot forward in Lord Mayor’s Show

Written by David Worsfold on 15th November 2023

The Worshipful Company of Insurers proudly took its place in the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday. The Show marked...

Open doors to the profession, says Master

Written by David Worsfold on 03rd November 2023

The Installation Dinner for our second Lady Master, Claire Burrell, at Mercers’ Hall on 2 November gave 160...

Claire Burrell installed as second lady Master

Written by David Worsfold on 12th October 2023

Claire Burrell was installed as the 44th Master of the WCI at Common Hall last night and unveiled her twin themes for...

A moment in history

Written by David Worsfold on 29th September 2023

Yesterday (Thursday) we were proud and delighted to support the installation of two members of the Worshipful Company of...

First year of Livery Food Initiative celebrated

Written by David Worsfold on 28th September 2023

John Young, chair of the WCI’s Charity trustees, attended a special reception at the Old Bailey to thank the...

Master lauds ‘gloriously eccentric’ tradition of driving sheep across City bridges

Written by David Worsfold on 28th September 2023

Master Nick Dunlop joined eight other WCI members as they exercised their ancient right as Freemen/women of the City of...

Insurer duo elected as City Sheriffs

Written by David Worsfold on 28th June 2023

Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley and Alderman Bronek Masojada were elected as the next Sheriffs of the City of London at...

Master heralds “accessible and visible” livery in Mansion House address

Written by David Worsfold on 18th May 2023

Master Nick Dunlop said the Worshipful Company of Insurers was making great strides towards being more accessible and...

Collaboration the key to sustainability

Written by David Worsfold on 20th April 2023

Seventy members of the Worshipful Company of Insurers and the Worshipful Company of Constructors sat down at...

Philanthropy, fellowship and recognition to the fore at Winter Lunch

Written by David Worsfold on 16th March 2023

Our Winter Lunch at Draper's Hall was a wonderful occasion with 200 members and guests attending. There was a...

Economic prospects for 2023 create opportunities for insurers

Written by David Worsfold on 31st January 2023

The latest Master’s Series breakfast briefing was a comprehensive review of the UK’s economic prospects by...

Master hails a year of growth

Written by David Worsfold on 30th December 2022

In his New Year video message to members Master Nick Dunlop hailed 2022 as a year of growth for the Company, marked...

Installation Dinner welcomes Nick Dunlop as Master

Written by David Worsfold on 22nd November 2022

Over 120 members and guests attended the Installation Dinner last week in the resplendent setting of Girdlers’...

Welcoming the new Lord Mayor

Written by David Worsfold on 15th November 2022

The WCI team, led by Master Nick Dunlop had a great time at the Lord Mayor's Show last Saturday. Our...

Nick Dunlop installed as Master

Written by David Worsfol on 13th October 2022

Nick Dunlop was installed as Master for 2022-23 at Common Hall last night. Claire Burrell was installed...

Past Master Rosemary Beaver wins prestigious award

Written by David Worsfold on 12th October 2022

Past Master Rosemary Beaver was honoured last night at the prestigious Women in Insurance Awards when she was awarded...

Incoming Lord Mayor shares his vision

Written by David Worsfold on 23rd September 2022

Sheriff and Lord Mayor-elect Nicholas Lyons shared his vision for his year as Lord Mayor with fellow WCI members during...

HM The Queen

Written by David Worsfold on 08th September 2022

The Worshipful Company of Insurers joins the nation and the Commonwealth in mourning the passing Her Majesty Queen...

Master’s Series lines up two top class events

Written by David Worsfold on 06th September 2022

The Master’s Series of virtual topical briefings has lined up two important briefings for the autumn. The first...

WCI toasts her Majesty

Written by David Worsfold on 13th June 2022

Over 80 members and their guests toasted Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on reaching her Platinum Jubilee in the splendour...

“We should have influence”, Master tells Mansion House banquet

Written by David Worsfold on 30th May 2022

The Master, David Sales, told the members and guests gathered in the splendour of the Egyptian Hall at Mansion...

60 Second Interviews Bring Livery Alive

Written by David Worsfold on 25th May 2022

When members responded to the comprehensive survey we undertook at the end of last year, among their key demands was to...

Insurers successful in City elections

Written by David Worsfold on 02nd April 2022

Several members of the Company were successful in the recent elections to the City of London’s Court of Common...

London Air Ambulance showcased at Winter Lunch

Written by David Worsfold on 18th March 2022

The Company’s Winter Lunch saw nearly 200 members and guests gather in the splendid setting of Drapers’...

Let's #BreakTheBias

Written by David Worsfold on 08th March 2022

It’s International Women’s Day today and thousands of events, meetings, gatherings and social functions...

Insurers' Company events back in full swing

Written by David Worsfold on 17th January 2022

The Worshipful Company of Insurers' event programme for 2022 is getting back into full swing in anticipation of the...

Master David Sales says engagement will be the priority for 2022

Written by David Worsfold on 21st December 2021

In his Christmas video message to members Master David Sales says "engagement has become a key priority alongside...

Lord Mayor’s Show returns and WCI plays a full part in the celebrations

Written by David Worsfold on 16th November 2021

The WCI was proud to take part in Saturday's Lord Mayor's Show, which made a welcome return following its...

City Sheriff praises “values, history and tradition” of WCI

Written by David Worsfold on 05th November 2021

The Installation Dinner for Master David Sales at Saddlers’ Hall heard guest speaker Nicholas Lyons, Aldermanic...

Officers installed at Common Hall

Written by David Worsfold on 14th October 2021

David Sales was installed as Master for a second term at Common Hall last night. The recommendation of the...

Court confirms Master’s term of office will be extended

Written by David Worsfold on 17th August 2021

The Master, David Sales, will serve for another year as the Court extended his term of office in acknowledgement of the...

Master's Series focuses on climate change

Written by David Worsfold on 09th August 2021

The next briefing in our successful Master's Series will focus on climate change. This follows a very...

Planning the return to in-person events

Written by David Worsfold on 08th June 2021

The Master, together with the Wardens and Clerk, have been planning the return to in-person events as the Covid-19...

HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

Written by David Worsfold on 09th April 2021

The Master, Court and members of the Worshipful Company of Insurers join the nation in mourning the passing of HRH...

Re-thinking risk after the pandemic

Written by David Worsfold on 22nd March 2021

The next WCI Master’s Series virtual event will explore the challenges facing the insurance market and governments...

Big Curry Lunch goes virtual for three months of events

Written by David Worsfold on 04th March 2021

The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch to raise money for forces charities, has been a popular fixture in the City...

WCI leads Computers for Schools initiative

Written by David Worsfold on 28th January 2021

The WCI is delighted to be leading an insurance industry project to provide vital IT equipment to schools so that all...

Master's Series will lead key industry debates

Written by David Worsfold on 22nd January 2021

The Master’s Series is an exciting addition to the WCI events programme. Initially, it will be a series of...

Climate change is top of iNED agenda

Written by David Worsfold on 18th January 2021

The Company's iNED (Insurance Non-executive Directors) network is putting climate change at the top of its...

David Sales installed as Master

Written by David Worsfold on 01st January 2021

David Sales was installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers for 2020-21 at a unique ceremony streamed live...

Master's Christmas Message Highlights WCI Growth and Charitable Support

Written by David Worsfold on 15th December 2020

The Master, David Sales, has used his Christmas Message to members and the market to highlight the positive news about...

Lord Mayor sets out Livery objectives

Written by David Worsfold on 04th December 2020

In a virtual briefing the Lord Mayor, Alderman William Russell, set out his key objectives for the forthcoming...

Move away from ‘ethical sheep dips’ to restore reputation

Written by David Worsfold on 23rd November 2020

The latest thought-provoking Business Breakfast organised by the Livery Committee heard Charles Wookey, CEO of A...

London's Air Ambulance chosen as Master's charity

Written by David Worsfold on 16th November 2020

Master David Sales has announced that his charity for the year will be London's Air Ambulance. The air...

Common Hall all set for virtual debut

Written by David Worsfold on 30th September 2020

Common Hall, the Company’s annual meeting at which reports from officers and the Court are received and the new...

WCI members keep on running for charity

Written by David Worsfold on 30th September 2020

The London Marathon may have been restricted to elite runners only but that will not stop WCI members Ray Johnson and...

iNED launches autumn programme with its annual Regulatory Update

Written by David Worsfold on 29th September 2020

The Company's iNED (Insurance Non-Executive Directors) Forum is continuing its programme of webinars this...

Company Plans for Autumn Events

Written by David Worsfold on 28th August 2020

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to severely restrict the Company’s event programme but we are...

"Rooted in the Past, Vibrant in the Present, Committed to the Future"

Written by David Worsfold on 23rd July 2020

The Master, Rosemary Beaver, has led the Company through the challenges of the last few months and has stressed the...

New Clerk Appointed by Court

Written by David Worsfold on 17th July 2020

We are very pleased to announce that Victoria King, our Acting Clerk, has been appointed as the new Clerk to the...

Tune in for Insurance Charities Day

Written by David Worsfold on 18th June 2020

The centepiece of this year's Insurance Charities Awareness Day on 24 June will be a webinar from 11am to...

Company Expands Virtual Events Programme

Written by David Worsfold on 04th June 2020

With face-to-face events unlikely to resume before the autumn, the Worshipful Company of Insurers has arranged a series...

Court Goes Virtual

Written by David Worsfold on 22nd May 2020

The Company has continued to run smoothly throughout the lockdown period with the office operating remotely, and...

WCI Backs The Brokerage Generation 2020 Fund

Written by David Worsfold on 05th May 2020

The Worshipful Company of Insurers has pledged its support to The Brokerage’s new Generation 2020 Fund. The...

Support for Nurses During the Crisis

Written by David Worsfold on 24th April 2020

The WCI Charitable Trust has been considering how it may most effectively respond to the Coronavirus crisis and one of...

iWIN Launches First Webinar

Written by David Worsfold on 21st April 2020

The first iWIN Webinar - Connecting the Dots Between Technology, Innovation, Business and People – will take place...

Keeping the Company Going Through the Crisis

Written by David Worsfold on 08th April 2020

The Company is working hard to keep abreast of the myriad challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Master has...

Livery Chaplain Sends Message of Support and Comfort

Written by David Worsfold on 07th April 2020

The Rev Canon David Parrott, who is Guild Vicar of St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall and Chaplain to the Worshipful...

Master Pledges WCI Support to Lord Mayor

Written by David Worsfold on 06th April 2020

The Master, Rosemary Beaver, has said the WCI will continue to support the Lord Mayor and the City’s philanthropic...