Analysis
Regional review: New Zealand
There is more to the New Zealand insurance industry than handling natural disaster claims, a fact that may have been forgotten following the Christchurch earthquake events four years ago. Post caught up with a range of New Zealand industry insiders to…
Roundtable: How to keep ‘Generation Digital’ satisfied
Consumers that have grown up in the digital era are becoming more demanding. How can insurers keep up with technological advances to keep them happy?
Directors’ and Officers’: We need to talk
SMEs need to be informed of the benefits of directors' and officers' insurance and that conversation must be initiated by brokers
Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
Legal Update: Personal injury claims for new employers
Khalid Mahmood examines transfers taking place under TUPE and what this means for PI claims
Broker Consolidation: When two become one
Merger and acquisition activity in the broker sector is set to continue in 2015. What are the potential pitfalls and how can they be avoided?
Driverless cars: Driving change
Rapid advances in automotive technology mean that, within a generation, the future of autonomous vehicles and driverless cars could become a reality. What will that mean for the insurance industry?
Europe: Opportunities in Middle and Eastern Europe despite geopolitical risks
Despite the Russian-Ukraine crisis, 2014 brought hope of a revival for the regional market in Middle and Eastern Europe. Economic prospects have been positive, regardless of the continual geopo
Thailand's online distribution heats up
The insurance industry in Thailand is waking up to the benefits of digital distribution channels as the market bounces back to double-digit premium growth writes Nicky Burridge.
Personal Injury: One rule for government, one rule for insurers
The introduction of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority tariff list in 2012 means that insurers are now paying out much more to personal injury claimants than the government
Motor: The sharks are circling
A number of threats to the UK motor market are currently occuring – driverless cars, motor manufacturers muscling into the sector, the competitiveness of pricing. But can these challenges be turned into opportunities?
Europe C-Suite: Keeping up with innovation
Ageas CEO Bart de Smet looks at imminent innovations which will impact the insurance market.
Why behavioural economics matters for insurers
Beyond the hype to a useful source of hypotheses...
Europe: Q&A with Guenter Droese, chairman of European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners` Association
Post speaks to Guenter Droese about the captive market and the potential impact of Solvency II
Legal update: The effect of the Insurance Act
David Hertzell explains the significant changes on the horizon when the Insurance Act comes into force
Terrorism: Defusing the terrorism bomb
Despite recent terrorist attacks, the insurance market remains resilient, with losses in property damage and business interruption remaining low. However, what effect will the changes to Pool Re have?
Pet Insurance: Protecting a growling market
The UK pet insurance market has exploded over the past few years and is expected to continue to grow. But just how do insurance companies build on this without falling prey to unscrupulous operators?
Australia: Redefining advice
Insurers and brokers down under are at odds over how best to redefine regulatory advice definitions in the wake of a major report that says the industry needs to do more to help consumers get the right level of home cover.
In Series: Corporate Risk: Leading the way
Claims management in the corporate space needs a tailored and clearly communicated approach, so how can insurers and brokers eradicate the grey areas to deliver this successfully?
Australia: Disaster averted?
Australian insurers facing possible requests from the government to help fund mitigation projects say it is not a cost they should bear and that any funding will eventually be paid for by policyholders.
Hacking: One step ahead
The problems caused by the question of making company systems more secure from hacking continues to prey on the industry’s mind. But just how can they stop unauthorised people from breaking down their digital doors?
Hong Kong's radical health insurance overhaul
Hong Kong’s health insurers are concerned as the government prepares its Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme writes Nicky Burridge.
Legal Update: Ping-pong - it's not table tennis
Andrew Parker anticipates amendments to unfinished legislation as this parliament draws to a close
Neuro-rehabilitation: Fit for purpose
With changes afoot for the Rehabilitation Code, it is vital that all parties go back to basics and understand how best to navigate the issue