Lloyd’s of London is set to reopen its underwriting room in September with reduced capacity and stricter rules in place after Covid-10 lockdown to ensure safety.
As per the reports, only 45% of the staff will be initially allowed to return to work in an effort to ensure social distancing.
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Lloyd’s is also implementing additional safety measures such as clear screens around the underwriting boxes, temperature-check thermal cameras and a click-and-collect takeaway catering service.
Deep cleans, queuing and one-way systems will also be launched by the company to offer a safe working environment to its brokers and staff and prevent virus infection.
Lloyd’s closed its underwriting room on 19 March following UK government’s advice to avoid all non-essential contact to contain the spread of Covid-19 disease.
Meanwhile, Lloyd’s is considering a virtual underwriting room to connect its brokers and underwriters virtually.
As per the reports, the company is currently testing a number of digital platforms for this purpose.
Lloyd’s chief executive John Neal has been quoted by Financial Times as saying: “This online environment will combine the best features of 1 Lime Street with digital technology to create efficient, smart and collaborative ways of doing business.”
A help desk, or ‘connectivity bar’ is reportedly being planned on the ground floor to help with the new digital system.
Lloyd’s will also offer enhanced network connectivity, digital booths with WiFi and digital screens in the cafe and other areas for confidential meetings.
