Analysis
Law report: Trust appeal is dismissed over anti-social behaviour liability
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
An overview of the Bulgarian general insurance market
Motor insurance is the engine that pulls forward the insurance business in Bulgaria but, as Kalin Dimitrov reports, there is huge potential for the market to develop in many other areas.
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.
Identity fraud: Tolerance levels
With technological advances arguably making insurers more susceptible to fraud at the underwriting stage, should validation techniques be learned from banks? Amy Ellis examines the issue of fraud at the front end.
IUMI conference preview: Ready to launch
Eric Alexander previews the upcoming International Union of Marine Insurance conference in Zurich and predicts what the hot topics for the market will be.
BIS countdown - business transformation: Adapt to survive
Insurers can adapt to survive the unprecedented changes ahead by looking at other sectors, such as the automotive industry, which have already suffered the twin stresses of global competition and enhanced customer expectations, claims Keith Aylwin.
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.
Legal update - legal expenses insurers: Freedom of choice?
Can legal expenses insurers still oblige policyholders to use their panel solicitors in light of a recent European Court of Justice decision and communications from the Financial Services Authority? Mark Lee seeks to unravel the complexity of the issue.
Legal update - motor fraud: Paying the cost
Pursuing a non-party for costs should not be taken lightly, but it could prove a powerful deterrent when fighting fraudsters. Craig Nunn explains.
Fraud - travel insurance: The Achilles heel
As the third package tour operator since July collapses, Nikki Grieve-Top highlights the importance of travel insurance but also warns of its vulnerability to fraud.
An in-depth review of the general insurance market in Denmark
Denmark’s insurance market, although small, is singled out by some as the most sophisticated in Scandinavia. Ralph Savage reports on how the nation’s players have performed off the back of a testing first half in 2010.
Post Europe - the challenge of control
Choosing where to headquarter a business can be a challenge for any European insurer but as Jakki May explains the trend may well be to move away from UK dominance.
An in-depth review of the general insurance market in Denmark
Denmark’s insurance market, although small, is singled out by some as the most sophisticated in Scandinavia. Ralph Savage reports on how the nation’s players have performed off the back of a testing first half in 2010.
Insurance Insight - the challenge of control
Choosing where to headquarter a business can be a challenge for any European insurer but as Jakki May explains the trend may well be to move away from UK dominance.
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…
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 industry is building its own links with the country.
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…
Broker focus - Premium liability: That boat has sailed
With the publication of Issues Paper Eight in July, the Law Commission set about addressing an anomaly that applies to marine insurance, which makes brokers responsible for paying their clients' premiums to underwriters. Rachel Gordon explains why it…
Inside view: Part of the solution
As we enter a difficult hurricane season, witness record monsoon rainfall in Asia and continue to count the costs involved in the Deepwater Horizon incident, is it time to look at these increasing environmental problems from a different perspective, asks…
Technology: If the cap fits...
Will you build or buy your new reinsurance IT system? Kevin Richmond explores some of the recent advances and key considerations in the perennial resourcing debate.
Climate change: Change on the horizon
Climate change is happening. Peter Höppe writes that the industry must act to limit global warming and also to provide adequate risk management and natural catastrophe cover, particularly in the developing world.
Catastrophe: Put a (stronger) lid on it
Natural catastrophe models have been transformed through scientific research, growth in global and localised observation systems and modeling technology enhancements. But despite this, uncertainty remains, say Claire Souch and Michael Kistler.
Legal update - tax relief schemes: Ad hoc relief
The repeal of certain tax reliefs for investors has seen a spate of claims against professionals who advised on such transactions. Julian Miller and Tom Pangbourne look at the downfall of the system and its implications for the insurance industry.