Analysis
Top 100 UK Insurers 2014: Top 20 insurer profiles
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms according to AM Best's Top 100 UK Insurers Table, including board members, broker agencies, staff and UK reserves. For full table and map of regional offices see bottom of page.
Marine: On an even keel
Having weathered the recession, the marine insurance industry looks to be heading into calmer waters. What are the next challenges and opportunities in store for the sector?
Claims Leakage: Tackling claims leakage
Natural disasters can test claims management systems to the limit, posing significant challenges to insurers
Legal Update: Application of QOCS to Part 20 claims
A personal injury claim over a skiing accident was heard at the Court of Appeal and has clarified issues around qualified one-way costs shifting. Nicholas Thorne explains the ruling.
Competition in Australia heating up
Competition amongst Australia’s insurers is continuing to intensify as the soft market dynamics show little sign of changing, writes Nicky Burridge.
Europe: New rules for Dutch-based insurers
Martijn van Broeckhuijsen looks at the tough new rules Dutch-based insurers could be facing around remuneration
Mobile Phones: Phone protection
Although 93% of adults in the UK own a mobile phone, only one in four is insured. Recent research has revealed the places consumers look to buy insurance and shows the key to unlocking the potential of this market
Water risk: Water works
On top of the risk from flooding, water scarcity could become a real problem in the near future – so what are the insurance implications of emerging water risks?
Satellites: Space is the place
With an increased reliance on satellite technology, how can insurers mitigate against the major risks inherent in the rise of global communication networks?
Expertise in Action: E-Trading: Fierce competition
The growing SME market means competition for market share is intensifying but new working practices have changed SME liabilities. How can these be assessed and managed?
Expertise in Action: E-Trading: It’s all about service
As SMEs increasingly rely on technology to manage their businesses, is there a danger of the broker being replaced by e-trading platforms?
Europe: Promising economic outlook in Eastern Europe brings opportunities to flexible insurers
The current environment in central and Eastern Europe represents a unique opportunity for insurers and insurance brokers.
Scottish independence: Yes or no?
With the Scottish independence referendum just days away, brokers across the UK disclose the outcome they’re hoping for and predict what the vote could mean for broking businesses
Reinsurance Rendezvous Preview: The full Monte
Key figures from the world of reinsurance give Post the rundown on the state of the sector and the issues likely to top the agenda at this year’s Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo
High Net Worth: Getting what you pay for?
Premiums in the high-net-worth space are huge compared with an ordinary household policy, but what can brokers do to assure their clients are paying the right price?
International: The state of piracy
With the nature of the piracy threat constantly evolving, John Thompson looks at the role of private maritime security companies in mitigating the risk
Connected home: Get yourself connected
The concept of a networked home, with a number of services controlled by a smartphone, is fast becoming a reality. How can insurers capitalise on the ‘smart’ revolution?
Rehab: Looking to Europe
Despite being received with enthusiasm, rehabilitation in the UK is being accused of having stalled - but why has it fallen so far behind similar models across Europe?
Directors' and officers' cover: Potential for growth
With directors’ & officers’ cover seeing a slight downturn in uptake recently, there is huge potential for insurers to tap into the market
International: Insurers to the rescue - exposed computers in Latin America
Latin American companies and individuals are waking up to their cyber vulnerabilities - and as markets dictate, where there is demand, service must follow, say Alex Guillamont, director, and Andres Avila, associate lawyer at Kennedys Latin America &…
Europe: Climate change modelling
The question of whether climate change is driving an increase in the severity of weather events is a key concern for insurers. How can modelling systems keep up?
Legal Update: Cyber Essentials - a major step forward for insurers
Nick Gibbons explains why the government’s recently launched Cyber Essentials Scheme – aimed at improving protection against cyber attacks – is so significant for the insurance industry.
Cyber Insurance: Variety in cyber
With cyber insurance a relatively new market, issues are arising in various areas – many from the non-standard wordings in policies themselves.
High Speed 2: On the right tracks
The size and complexity of the HS2 rail project means there is plenty for insurers to get their teeth into — but will the inherent technical risks outweigh the potential benefits?