Post - 2012-02-02
Articles in this issue
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Riot claims: Disorderly conduct
The fallout from last summer’s riot continues to rumble on, with consequential loss claims against the police relying on principles that can be traced back to the age of Robin Hood.
Directors' and officers': Under the spotlight
With boardrooms coming under increasing scrutiny, the potential for expansion in the D&O market is being recognised by savvy insurers, especially in the SME space.
In series - On data: An era of androgyny
With gender set to disappear from the underwriting landscape at the end of 2012, what factors will insurers turn to when accessing risk?
Law report: Biker to blame for horse collision
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Claim for hire appeal denied due to procedural irregularities
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Officer used unreasonable force at demo
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
View from the top: Value added pacts
The industry must band together to push the added value that insurers offer, says Elliot Miller.
View from the top: Expect the unexpected
The industry must continue to adapt and evolve to meet constant changes to the market, says Mark Hodges.
My best 11 - Simon Burley, Delta Claims Services and CILA
Simon Burley, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and director at Delta Claims Services, selects his best XI for an insurance start-up.
In series - On data: Data driven
Insurers must seize the initiative and make Europe’s mandate to remove gender from premium calculations work for them.
Brokers wary over Groupama transfers as S&P puts Aviva and Axa on rating alert
Up for sale insurer may be helped by wider eurozone worries.
Market moves: XL rings the changes
XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking…
Career development: Zurich gains CII status
Zurich has become the first UK composite to gain chartered status.
Editor's comment: Slim pickings at Groupama
It didn’t take long for some insurers to begin sharpening their knives and forks, and start planning how they can prey on the perceived wounded animal that is Groupama UK.
Towergate continues to streamline insurer panels with Allianz and Brit deal
Allianz Insurance is poised to reap more than £40m of SME business in the next three years after regaining the lead position on the Towergate Commercial Underwriting panel.
RSA job cuts not mark of wider trend says recruiter
Regulatory changes are likely to keep technical roles in-house, however, the number of support function redundancies are expected to rise as an industry-wide outsourcing trend continues in 2012.
Government drops flood subsidy hint as Defra weathers harsh criticism
The government has hinted it is prepared to agree to some form of subsidy for flood-prone homes to enable insurers to continue to provide affordable cover.
News analysis: Management buyouts on the rise as teams tire of waiting
Following MBOs at Europ Assistance and A&A Group, could 2012 see a rise in such deals?
Credit hire: Collision course
The thorny issue of credit hire continues to tax insurers — but should they be doing more to control costs?
Interview - Bobby Gracey & Dr James Lygate: The future of forensics
Despite an abrupt and fractious first meeting many years ago, Bobby Gracey and Dr James Lygate are now business partners. The duo explain their plans for growth and diversification at IFIC.
Your say: The importance of data
I was pleased to read the feature on data analytics, since this is now such an important area for the industry. The battle to win customers will soon be won or lost on how insurance brands use their data.
Career development: AMII names 500th CII exam pass
John Davison, of independent financial adviser Ringrose Grimsley, has become the 500th Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries’ candidate to pass the CII/AM11 IF7 exam.
Post magazine – 2 February 2012
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