Davis Moore was fortunate to work in the Lloyd’s of London marketplace in the 1980s when he learned and experienced the importance of trading and transacting in London. It was a formative experience. Megan Moore currently works in London and will be an essential support in arranging executive meetings for the visiting scholars.
“Providing USC students with the opportunity to learn about the London marketplace is something we hope will be helpful and impactful to their careers,” Davis Moore commented.
Kristen Jaconi, Executive Director of the Arkley Institute, shared that the Moore Family London Scholars Program will deepen USC risk management students’ understanding of insurance, reinforcing the learnings from their risk management courses.
“Many of our risk management students know that the insurance industry started in Edward Lloyd’s coffee shop in the late 17th century with the first underwriters insuring ships and their cargo,” Jaconi explained.
Four centuries later, Lloyd’s remains influential in the insurance marketplace. Jaconi notes that many of the industry guest speakers visiting her classroom often reference the company as part of their business strategy: The risk manager from a major U.S. museum who engages Lloyd’s to insure the museum’s art collection or the former NBA player who offers disability insurance to professional and college athletes through Lloyd’s.
Now, students will visit the historic company in person. “By traveling to London, our students will see Lloyd’s in action,” Jaconi continued. “We are planning on having the students shadow a team and literally walk the Lloyd’s floor with them as they broker a real-time transaction.”
Over a three-day working period, students in the Moore Family London Scholars Program will meet with leaders and executives working at the firm. They will tour Lloyd’s iconic building and witness business conducted in the Underwriting Room. Participants will also learn about the innovative Lloyd’s Lab and its InsurTech accelerator program.
Additionally, the Moore Family London Scholars will enjoy a culture day in the city as well as travel to Bath and Stonehenge to round out their once-in-a lifetime experience. The week-long trip will take place each spring, with the first trip in spring 2025.
“The Moore Family London Scholars Program will provide the students an opportunity to expand their network to the tight-knit insurance community in London. Perhaps a few Moore Family London Scholars will end up working in London like Megan,” Jaconi added.
The Lloyd’s experience will provide Marshall students with a unique chance to delve deeply into the dynamic industry and engage with seasoned professionals in the field. It’s a win-win scenario for the students and for the industry.