Asta helps insurers, entrepreneurs and capital providers establish and grow underwriting businesses at Lloyd’s. Whether launching a new strategy or building a long-term market presence, we provide flexible routes into Lloyd’s alongside the governance, operational infrastructure and regulatory expertise needed to succeed. From initial entry through to ongoing management, we support underwriting businesses at every stage, enabling them to focus on building sustainable portfolios and long-term value.
At Asta, we specialise in launching and managing underwriting businesses, helping insurers, entrepreneurs, and capital providers establish and grow within the Lloyd’s market.
Whether you are testing a new underwriting strategy, deploying capital efficiently, or building a long-term Lloyd’s presence, our solutions provide flexible routes into the market. From innovative start-ups to established insurers and global corporates, we guide clients through the process of establishing underwriting platforms and support them throughout their lifecycle.
Beyond market entry, we provide the governance, operational infrastructure, and regulatory expertise needed to operate successfully at Lloyd’s — enabling underwriting businesses to focus on building sustainable portfolios and long-term value.
Businesses can access Lloyd’s through a range of structures depending on their strategy, capital position, and growth ambitions. Asta offers a suite of solutions designed to support underwriting businesses at different stages of development.
Some organisations begin with a streamlined entry structure before scaling to a full syndicate. Others choose a model that remains the right long-term fit. At every stage, Asta provides the governance, operational framework, and market expertise required to launch and manage a successful underwriting platform.
Syndicate – full access to the Lloyd’s market
A full Lloyd’s syndicate provides the most comprehensive way to participate in the market, offering direct access to Lloyd’s global licensing network, financial strength, and distribution platform.
Asta supports businesses throughout the process of establishing a syndicate — from business planning and application sponsorship through to operational launch and ongoing management.
Our support includes:
Once operational, we continue to support syndicates with actuarial services, financial and regulatory reporting, risk management frameworks, and operational infrastructure.
Syndicate in a box (SIAB) – an accelerated route to Lloyd’s
The Syndicate in a box (SIAB) model offers a streamlined pathway for innovative underwriting businesses seeking to enter Lloyd’s quickly and cost-effectively.
Designed for entrepreneurial teams and specialist underwriters, SIAB enables businesses to test underwriting strategies with lower initial cost and faster approval than a traditional syndicate.
Asta supports clients through the full SIAB lifecycle, including:
Following approval, we provide ongoing oversight and operational support including capital modelling, financial management, regulatory compliance, IT infrastructure, and underwriting governance.
Special Purpose Arrangement (SPA) – flexible underwriting participation
A Special Purpose Arrangement (SPA) provides a cost-effective way to participate in Lloyd’s underwriting without establishing a full syndicate.
Typically used by investors, capital providers, or specialist underwriting teams, an SPA enables participation in specific portfolios of risk through a reinsurance structure alongside an established host syndicate.
Asta supports sponsors through the SPA lifecycle, including:
Once operational, Asta provides ongoing oversight across underwriting performance, capital management, regulatory compliance, and operational services.
Captive syndicate – a Lloyd’s platform for corporate risk management
A captive syndicate allows multinational organisations to access the Lloyd’s market while retaining greater control of their risk financing strategy.
For organisations with existing captives — or those seeking greater flexibility in managing global risk — a Lloyd’s captive syndicate provides access to Lloyd’s licences, financial strength, and underwriting infrastructure.
Asta works with corporate groups to structure and manage captive syndicates, providing:
After launch, Asta delivers ongoing underwriting oversight, capital and financial management, regulatory compliance, and operational support.
Through Asta Solutions Asia, clients can access the Lloyd’s Asia platform in Singapore — the market’s largest underwriting hub outside London.
This allows businesses to underwrite risks across the Asia Pacific region while operating within Lloyd’s globally recognised regulatory and financial framework.
