What does the bustling insurance industry of today have in common with the coffee shops of the seventeenth century?

While underwriters and brokers now operate from towering skyscrapers, some of the City's oldest traditions endure. The City of London Corporation continues to oversee the governance of the square mile, with Gallagher's executive chair, Dame Sue Langley, playing a key role as alderwoman. Later this year, she will take on the prestigious role of Lady Mayor. Tune in to the latest episode of Behind the Headlines to discover how the City helps elevate the sector's international reputation and how regulators' competitiveness agenda is shaping the industry.

Also in this episode, Insurance Insider's Rachel Dalton dives deep into the long-term ambitions of insurers participating in broker facilities.