Analysis
Europe: Caution in the online art world
Online art transactions remain buoyant, despite a global decline in the trade. What are the perils and pitfalls that insurers should be aware of?
Claims: Claims side leads way towards a digital Lloyd's
Lloyd’s of London, like the London market as a whole, is becoming more urgent about getting up to speed with modern technology – and claims is leading the way
Legal Update: Nervous shock claims restrained
The end of the 2015 to 2016 parliamentary session brought an end to the progression of the Negligence and Damages Bill, which would have extended the class of potential secondary victim claimants to include not only the immediate family of an injured…
Digital: Gamification: Playing games
In the war for consumer attention, games could be a way to win over hearts and minds, and – most importantly – the customer’s time
Cycling: Reaching new summits
The London 2012 Olympics made cycling popular in the UK again but what effect has it had on the insurance industry supporting it?
Broker networks: Better together?
Broker networks have seen new members, management buyouts and questions over independence, is the future bright for them?
Motor: Hands off - the latest on self-driving cars
On the day the Queen's Speech confirmed driverless cars would soon become insurable on UK roads, more than 2000 motor engineers, manufacturers, insurers, suppliers and academics gathered in Lisbon to hear from some of the industry's headline acts
Digital: Snooping in the age of social media
The access that private and public bodies have to our personal data has been a continual point of debate in the electronic age and the current passage through the Houses of Parliament of the Investigatory Powers Bill is a case in point
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part Four: Future-proofing
The final section of Post’s research on risk management looks to the future and Michèle Bacchus asks the risk managers how they think insurance will fit into the digital world.
Sharing Economy: Taking a slice of the action
With the sharing economy growing year-on-year, what are the challenges and opportunities for the insurance industry?
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part Three: Services
In the third part of this research, Michèle Bacchus asks the risk managers whether commodotisation is a concern and discusses the merits of the services offered by the insurance industry.
Europe: Unclear skies for drones
Civil drones are taking off in a big way, with high-flying commercial potential, but machines invading airspace and pointing cameras at the homes of celebrities have prompted calls to clip their wings
Broker - Commission: The question of commission
According to some, the trend for insurance brokers to ask for higher commissions shows no sign of abating – but is the evidence there to prove this is true?
Claims - Education: Learning lessons
Amid the backflips and shifts in government policy, education remains a competitive market for insurers, with specific challenges as austerity tightens budgets.
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part Two: External influences
In the second part of the research, risk managers tell Michèle Bacchus their thoughts about regulation, brokers, and consolidation.
Asia Analysis: The sensors are coming
New sensor technology has huge potential for the insurance industry, but companies in Asia are lagging behind their Western counterparts writes Nicky Burridge.
Outsourcing: Shaping up to demonstrate customer focus
Service providers and insurers are sharpening up their outsourcing practices to bring them into line with tough new regulatory demands outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority a year ago.
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part One: Relationships
For Post’s second research project of 2016, Michèle Bacchus asks 15 senior and junior risk managers for their views on insurers, brokers, regulation and what they would like the future of the sector to look like
Sport: High stakes for large events
Sports fans are about to enjoy two major events: the UEFA Euro in France and the Olympic Games in Brazil. As millions of people prepare to visit the host nations and crowd multiple venues, insurance has a crucial role to play.
Europe: Competition law - all over for Iber?
The Insurance Block Exemption Regulation is set to lapse on 31 March 2017, and the European Commission is not looking for a replacement. What will this mean for cooperation and competition?
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?
Research – InsuraInsight: Thinking small
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy. But what do these business owners and their insurance providers really think about the products and services they receive and offer? And how do both think these could be improved?
Debate on driverless car challenges increases ahead of consultation
The government’s planned consultation on driverless car regulation in coming months should help “coalesce minds”, according to the ABI, while manufacturer Volvo continues to push for a coherent system ahead of its Drive Me London trials next year.
In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.