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Career path - CII exams: Repairing reputation
Professionalism could prove the most potent weapon in improving the public's perception of the insurance industry. Niall Boyd details how the CII's examinations overhaul is playing its part.
Regulation |
25 Aug 2010 
Legal update - litigation funding: Containing the genie
The role of private litigation funding has become a live issue, with collective redress systems being proposed throughout Europe. Robert Hammesfahr explains why fears of abuse and soaring costs may be unfounded.
Europe |
25 Aug 2010
Fire risks - kitchen ducts: Grease is the word
Improper cleaning of extraction units in the hospitality and catering sectors can cause devastating fires. Allister Smith looks at the facts.
Commercial |
25 Aug 2010
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
Insurer |
25 Aug 2010
Insurance 360 - Legal expenses: Five go forth
Fresh from surveying broker readers, Insurance 360's Peter Joy lifts the lid on the service provided by the UK's five leading legal expenses insurers — as their brokers experience it.
Broker |
14 Jul 2010
30th September 2010, Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
Fraud 2010
Undetected fraud costs the insurance industry nearly £2bn a year. This event offers a range of insights into fraud trends, and a forum in which to discuss solutions.
Legal expenses - SME: Risky business
With employment and contractual disputes on the up since the downturn, many businesses are in greater need of legal expenses insurance. Why, then, is demand and take-up by SMEs still low, asks Sam Barrett.
Claims |
14 Jul 2010
BIS countdown: The need for speed
Tim Grant explains why the increasing numbers of 'digital natives' means the industry must be alive to the potential of e-commerce now or regret it later.
Commercial | 14 Jul 2010
News analysis - Aggregators: Direct response
The summer has seen direct writers fight back, coming out ahead of brokers 60% of the time. Tom Cooper asks why and considers the current aggregator trends.
Commercial |
14 Jul 2010
Claims - Real estate: Estate of play
With real estate investment going global, Graham Smart examines the insurance industry's approach to protecting the assets involved.
Claims |
07 Jul 2010
Underwriting - Delegated authority: Two-way communication
Jon Francis examines the issues for brokers using a delegated underwriting authority model, as scrutiny of its use increases.
Broker |
07 Jul 2010
22nd & 23rd September 2010, Grange City Hotel, London
The British Insurance Summit 2010
Bringing together insurers, brokers and service providers to discuss and debate issue affecting the industry. Find out more from group editor-in-chief Anthony Gould.
Property - timber frames: Fanning the flames
With the UKTFA introducing the Site Safe initiative for timber-framed buildings, Amy Ellis reports on the progress made in this highly flammable area.
Insurer |
07 Jul 2010
Broking focus - bribery act: Proscribing bribing
With the spotlight on broker commissions, Leigh Jackson reports on the incoming Bribery Act and the threat it poses for financial incentives.
Broker |
07 Jul 2010
Technology - Global platforms: One size won't fit all
As online distribution becomes more ubiquitous, Paul Ferris warns that such platforms must be used with sensitivity to local practices.
Personal |
30 Jun 2010
Postscript - 10 years ago: No more acquisitions for Marsh
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture from more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Broker |
23 Jun 2010
Career path - SME underwriting - Beyond examinations
David Martin explains how the role of SME underwriters is evolving and why a far broader skill set is now essential if the much-talked about professionalism is to be fully embedded.
Broker |
23 Jun 2010
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