Where am I?

Analysis

UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India

The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance...

Insurer | 01 Sep 2010 secure

Gateway of India
morrissey-michael

BIS Countdown - Mike Morrisey: The international agenda

The International Insurance Society claims to be the largest multinational organisation of its kind, with almost 1000 members from more than 90 countries. Ahead of his keynote address at the British Insurance Summit, president and chief executive Michael...

Regulation | 01 Sep 2010

mini brick wall

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 secure

genie

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 secure

Flood defences

Climate change - flood defences: Manning the defences

With the government cutting the budget for flood and coastal risk management and the coming expiry of the Statement of Principles, Amy Ellis looks at the future of flood defence.

Claims | 25 Aug 2010 secure

fraud-cover
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.

priority

Health & Safety - Enforcement: Changing priorities

A new report claims the Health & Safety Executive has eased off on enforcing key provisions of health and safety law. Chris Green looks into the issue.

Regulation | 18 Aug 2010 secure

rosette

Damage management - Accreditation: A credit to the industry

The BDMA was established with the aim of raising professional standards in the damage management sector. Edward Murray reports on what it takes for firms to secure a collective corporate badge of approval.

Regulation | 18 Aug 2010 secure

european-parliament-sign-on-building

European document governance and compliance

Compliance around key insurance documents can be a governance nightmare leading to reputational damage and regulatory penalties for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages. However, Mike Davies explains how applying best...

Europe | 13 Aug 2010

firesafety

Law report: Court supports judge over fire fine for regulatory failures

This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.

Claims | 10 Aug 2010 secure

intheair

Cyber risks: Something in the air

The controversial Digital Economy Act has threatened the provision of free wireless internet access from the hospitality and retail industry. Mark Wilcox examines the risks faced by those that continue to provide the service.

Regulation | 10 Aug 2010 secure

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.

British Insurance Summit 2010 tile
green apples

News analysis - accounting changes: A new standard

Afer a decade of delay, a truly international accounting standard for insurance contracts appears to be taking shape. Neil Coulson details the latest developments.

Regulation | 10 Aug 2010 secure

harmony

Rome II: Together in harmony?

Rome II aimed to simplify the way cross-border claims were dealt with. Paula Jefferson and Catherine Fox examine why it hasn't quite had the effect intended, with even the timing of the legislation being questioned.

Regulation | 04 Aug 2010 secure

nest

Broker focus - exit options: Feathering the nest

Finding a favourable exit during the economic downturn has proved tricky for broker owners. Leigh Jackson reports on how the tide may be turning for those looking to sell.

Broker | 04 Aug 2010 secure

boots

Consolidation - global brokers: Too big for their boots?

The creation of the global broker in the 1980s resulted in a dominant few. David Trezies asks whether this consolidation has produced any tangible benefits for clients.

Broker | 28 Jul 2010 secure

planet

The Reinsurance Power List 2010: Who's the daddy?

After the usual team debates, tears and tantrums, once again the Reinsurance team presents its annual Power List. We give you our opinions on who is hot and who is not in the reinsurance world and why they are a force to be reckoned with

Reinsurance | 23 Jul 2010

Comment

Jonathan Swift

BIA offers women hope

Research released this week by the Chartered Management Institute to mark the 40th anniversary of The Equal Pay Act 1970...

Interview

macdonald-ken-miller

Interview - Ken MacDonald: Keeping it simple

As former chief exec of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald has been refreshed by a return to a private company. Lynn Rouse talks...

View from the top

davies-richard-axa-duotone

View from the top: Time to share fraud data

Industry fraud statistics are normally presented as a good news story. Last year, insurers stopped 122 000 frauds, preventing...

Updating your subscription status Loading

Advertisement

Digital edition

Img1_125x155 Img2_125x155

Register now to receive a digital edition of Post every week or Reinsurance magazine every month

Events

event logo

UK Broker Awards

10 Sep 2010 , London

Site credentials:

Related sites:

Jobs:

Article types:

Categories:

Accreditations: