Analysis
Analysis: The explosive risks of mis-declared cargo
The explosions at China's Tianjin Port on 12 August brought home the fatal consequences of improperly storing dangerous cargo.
Expertise from A-Z: London property deals stacking up
The diverse scope of overseas clients requires greater communication than ever between insurer, broker and investor.
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?
North of the Border: When is a victim not a victim?
Harrowing case clarifies law around nervous shock and who counts as a secondary victim
Tornadoes: Whirling havoc
Widespread media coverage may give the impression tornadoes only occur in the US. This is not the case, with the high-speed weather phenomenon threatening destruction around the world
Career development: Promoting health in the workplace
British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill health, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company.
Career file: Karl Helgesen - New CCO in Zurich UK executive reshuffle
Zurich UK motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen has been promoted to role of chief claims officer following the departure of Tony Emms.
Asia: The complexity of cyber exposures
Businesses in Asia need to brace themselves for a new generation of cyber risks, as threats go beyond traditional ‘hacktivist’ attacks.
Europe: Vineyard insurance - putting a cork in the risk
"Salute!" was the toast at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine in Paris in October, as Italy looked set to become the world's biggest wine producer in 2015, ahead of France, then Spain.
In Series: Windstorms: Hindcast is a wonderful thing
Use of the right meteorological data is vital for insurers.
In Series: Windstorms: Be prepared
Insurers can make sure they’re ready to hit the ground running once a windstorm has passed by studying weather data before the storm hits.
Career Development: Insurance profession diversifies to meet skills shortage
The skills shortage in UK general insurance has reached worrying levels, according to the latest annual Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career File: Duncan Rutter: DAC Beachcroft partner becomes Foil president
DAC Beachcroft partner Duncan Rutter has vowed to maintain access to justice and improve the claims process after becoming the 20th president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Market Moves - 19 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
The State of the Insurer Nation: Driving the industry forward
As the State of the Insurer Nation report comes to an end, what can the industry expect in the future and how can it move forward?
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Five: Brokers, professionalism and governance
In the final part of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our insurance CEOs view relationships with brokers, professionalism in the sector and the importance of diversity for…
Digital Insurance Collective: Hack to the Future: The Digital Activists taking disruption in their stride
There is a lot of talk about the need for the sector to adapt to changing consumer demands but are tensions between the anti-risk culture of insurance companies and the nature of digital transformation holding back progress? The newly launched Digital…
Travel Terrorism: Tourism under attack
Travellers want clarity and certainty when it comes to terrorism cover.
Travel: Winter Sports: Prang on the piste
Snowflakes have barely started falling in the Alps but already the media is asking how well our travel insurance policies will protect holidaymakers if their trip is hit by cancellation or calamity
In Series: Windstorms: Postcode lottery
The nature of windstorms requires a different, broader approach to underwriting.
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Four: Data, social insurance and emerging risks
In the fourth report covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald asks how important data is, how social insurance and social media tools fit into the sector and what the emerging threats are for our CEOs and managing…
Asia Listings: A closer look at Asia-Pacific
The general insurance market is not uniform in the Asia-Pacific region. From consolidation in Japan to potential in China to sophistication in Australia, movers and shakers face a variety of situations and opportunities.
Europe: Motor is a disparate market, with a future
It might surprise people in richer European countries, but an important part of claim payments on compulsory motor third-party liability policies in Latvia is used to pay for funerals.
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Three: Public Perception
In the third of a five-part series covering the results of the State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our CEOs and managing directors view the public’s poor perception of the insurance industry and how simplified wordings and more…