Rolf Tolle, a blunt-spoken reinsurance specialist from Germany, began the job in March 2003.

ECONOMIST: Lloyd's of London

Everyone is waiting for an almighty clash between Mr Tolle and one of the bigger syndicates.

ECONOMIST: Lloyd's of London

Mr Tolle's method is to conduct a careful review of syndicates' business plans.

ECONOMIST: Lloyd's of London

Next I drove to my favorite Rollerblading location, listening en route to a stand-up comic, a mystery novel, and an Eckhart Tolle lecture.

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Mr Tolle's impact on this hidebound institution is hard to exaggerate.

ECONOMIST: Lloyd's of London

Mr Tolle will give (or withhold) approval in November.

ECONOMIST: Lloyd's of London