
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most glamorous and prestigious events in the sporting calendar. But while the crowd is following the race, we're more concerned with what's happening in the harbour. Amlin insures some of the world's most expensive super yachts and, with many of them in the same place at the same time, this weekend is one of our most important too.

Most people have a romantic image of piracy. Think Long John Silver, Captain Hook or Jack Sparrow. But in the real world, piracy is a serious business. Pirates hijacked a record number of ships in 2011. Without insurance cover, piracy would have had a far greater impact on trade and on people's lives. Amlin supports clients all over the world, as part of our Marine services.

Hurricanes regularly devastate much of the Gulf Coast of the US. Whilst damage to property and scenes of devastation make the headlines, what is foremost in our minds is the impact on people. Amlin's role is to pay claims as quickly as possible to help rebuild and regenerate.

While the audience is mesmerised by the performance of the Concerto in D major, our focus is firmly on the orchestra's lead violin. The Stradivarius. One of the finest examples in existence and one of the few still being regularly played. Amlin operates in some very exclusive areas including fine art and rare musical instruments.

What do you think of when you see this picture? Summer? Holidays? Van Gogh perhaps? What we see are bees playing their crucial role in crop pollination. Responsible for producing more against a backdrop of dwindling resources, bee pollination can dramatically increase crop yields. Amlin is dedicated to supporting it's agricultural clients.
Amlin is a global business but with the pace and agility of a small company. We're traditional – our heritage and reputation will tell you that – but we're also leaders and innovators. We're specialists but with a broad range of clients and portfolios. We pride ourselves on our depth of expertise and knowledge because that's how we deal with the unknown and tackle unique challenges in one of the most intellectually stimulating environments you're ever likely to encounter. To fit in and thrive here you need to think differently. Every day.
You may well not have heard of Amlin. You probably don't know that we insure everything from satellites to thoroughbred horses, rare works of art to jumbo jets. Our role is to get communities back on their feet after natural disasters, and to keep businesses up and running in the midst of turmoil.
This is a fascinating, fast-moving and ever-changing line of work. A company with a superb reputation and a culture where ideas and creativity sit alongside knowledge and experience. And this is the first time we've recruited for our new graduate programme. So you're already leading the way. How about that? Must be a taste of things to come.