Analysis
Post Europe: An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
Post Europe: Liability in Iberia
Changes in liability legislation is attracting insurers to the Iberian Peninsula despite an increase in liquidations. Edward Murray reports on the current situation in the market.
Liability in Iberia
Changes in liability legislation is attracting insurers to the Iberian Peninsula despite an increase in liquidations. Edward Murray reports on the current situation in the market.
Law report: Defendant's negligence did not play causative role in camera accident
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Motor Claims 2011: Adapting to change in the motor market
With the insurance industry suffering from reviews, increased legislation and the need for additional transparency, Brendan Keane looks at how the motor market can adapt and change to keep one step ahead.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Advice on getting data right
For the majority of insurers and to a certain extent brokers, data quality has consistently been an issue with reasons ranging from the ongoing problems of legacy systems to basic human error, as Sarah Adams explains.
Public sector cuts: Risk management savings - a false economy?
The squeeze on public sector spending is about to get tighter. Jakki May examines the ways in which its employees, brokers and underwriters need to get the best out of insurance, without compromising quality.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
Law report: Extent of highway duty needs parliamentary qualification
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Game played in the dark raised injury risk to unacceptable level
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Broking focus - BCP: Business Continuity Plans for beginners
Brokers and claims practitioners differ in opinion over the usefulness of business continuity plans. Amy Ellis looks at how the market can be educated about the inherent benefits.
Post Europe: International and European Construction
The European and International construction market will always be an important buyer of insurance and as Roberto Armana explains insurers and brokers in this sector must step up to the challenge of providing specialised knowledge and personalised…
Post Europe: Claims process and business agility silver bullets for insurers after the crash
Insurance companies worldwide are faced with the challenge of meeting their financial obligations in a difficult economic climate. Jean Lassignardie discusses the most recent research in this area which shows business agility and the right focus on the…
Claims process and business agility silver bullets for insurers after the crash
Insurance companies worldwide are faced with the challenge of meeting their financial obligations in a difficult economic climate. Jean Lassignardie discusses the most recent research in this area which shows business agility and the right focus on the…
International and European Construction
The European and International construction market will always be an important buyer of insurance and as Roberto Armana explains insurers and brokers in this sector must step up to the challenge of providing specialised knowledge and personalised…
Motor Claims 2011 – Roundtable: Communication over crash claims
As motor insurers seek to reduce claims costs, Post gathered a group of industry experts together to debate whether a law change would help. Jonathan Swift reports.
Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
Natural catastrophes: A model example of assessing earthquake exposure
Earthquake costs are rising steadily. Jane Bernstein examines insurers' current use of modelling, recent event responses and solution sustainability.
Legal update: Countering claimant credit hire charges
Credit hire cases are notoriously difficult to defend, even when liability is admitted, says Emma Massey, but insurers can and are securing some success in the courts.
View from the Top: A way out of the crisis through exports
Following poor economic growth in Spain over the past year, the media has recently reported some good news – news which could, at least in part, be a quick fix for many Spanish companies' balance sheets.
Post Europe: View from the Top: A way out of the crisis through exports
Following poor economic growth in Spain over the past year, the media has recently reported some good news – news which could, at least in part, be a quick fix for many Spanish companies' balance sheets.
Captives in Europe: A certain value in an uncertain environment
Businesses and insurers face times of change and uncertainty but as Frederick Gabriel explains captives’ core values and advantages remain the same.
Post Europe: Captives in Europe: A certain value in an uncertain environment
Businesses and insurers face times of change and uncertainty but as Frederick Gabriel explains captives’ core values and advantages remain the same.