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The Claims Awards 2011
The Claims Club has been championing and supporting the UK general insurance claims sector since 2003 and as part of its ongoing mission it will be rewarding those that have made a difference in the last year at next year’s Claims Awards.
Post Europe October: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance regimes…
Post Europe: All change for financial reporting?
The International Accounting Standards Board has released its exposure draft with the intention to create a single international financial standard. Evan Bogardus explains how for many insurers, meeting these challenges head on could transform their…
Insurance Insight October: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance…
Report reveals European insurance buyers fear price hikes
Almost half of all European insurance buyers are concerned current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
Donaldson completes top team with commercial hires
The chief executive of RSA's Latvian business Tara Kneafsey is to move to the UK to drive forward the insurer's SME offering.
BIS countdown - outsourcing innovation: Major makeover
As growth demands surpass in-house capabilities, Jeremy Owenson looks at how modern day outsourcing can more easily produce mutually beneficial solutions.
Interview - Stewart McCulloch: Sticking to his knitting
The new CEO of Garwyn talks to Mairi MacDonald about getting the loss adjuster back on track by sticking to its core strengths while expanding its regional focus.
Ernst & Young names Baldwin new insurance boss
Andy Baldwin has been named managing partner of Ernst & Young’s Europe, Middle East, India and Africa Financial Services business.
Rising Star shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Post Claims Club Rising Star Awards 2010 has now been announced.
E&Y warning over emerging markets
Emerging markets continue to offer growth but insurers need to keep this in perspective according to a panel at Ernst and Young's global insurance conference in Paris.
The insurance sector needs to evolve, says Aon Germany chairman
The insurance sector needs to evolve and reform what it currently offers to better reflect client needs, Ralph Liebke, chairman and CEO of Aon Germany, has told delegates at a conference in Paris.
Global takaful market set to surpass $8.8bn in 2010
Global takaful contributions grew 29% in 2008 to reach $5.3bn, with Saudi Arabia and Malaysia the biggest, according to Ernst & Young.
European insurance buyers' product satisfaction revealed
Insurers will soon learn what their major commercial insurance customers in the UK and across Europe think about the products and services they offer.
Claims - Controlling Costs: See things differently
Identifying claims leakage is essential for insurers seeking to control costs. Sam Barrett investigates whether new analytics and data visualisation hold the key.
E&Y: claims board voice needs to be stronger
Providing claims professionals with a stronger voice at board level could prove vital in increasing the claims efficiency of the insurance industry.
The Post Europe Interview : Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
European insurers must rebuild capital
As insurance companies wait for the world economy to slowly recover, they must work to rebuild capital, reassess risk management, integrate changing regulations and aggressively seize opportunities for growth, both via acquisition and new product…
Takaful - UK viability: Taking up Takaful
Shariah-compliant Takaful insurance has had a rocky start in the UK. Daniel Dunkley reports on the problems it has encountered and where its strengths may lie.
Claims Club: Bell - data must be harnessed
Third generation analytics tools and data visualisation in particular could help insurers better understand their exposure to claims leakage. That was the key message of Steve Bell, advisory partner in Ernst & Young's financial services business, whose…
Inflation may pose ‘real problem’ for reinsurers – Swiss Re
Swiss Re exec claims reinsurers will face higher claims costs in the next few years if “rampant” inflation erodes reserves and rates for coverage fail to keep pace.
E&Y licenses EMB capital modelling software
E&Y reviews Igloo model ahead of Solvency II deadline
Eastern Europe: Eastern blocked
After years of impressive growth, Eastern Europe is feeling the pinch. Mairi Mallon looks at the state of the markets in the region,