ID Comment: Lloyd's must ensure Hancock's departure does not blow its reforms off course
Jon Hancock has played a pivotal role in transforming Lloyd's over the past three years. The momentum must be maintained
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ID Comment: Lloyd's must ensure Hancock's departure does not blow its reforms off course
Jon Hancock has played a pivotal role in transforming Lloyd's over the past three years. The momentum must be maintained
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