Analysis
In series - Property claims: Catalyst for change
Although the current market is challenging, Vernon Davenport claims the opportunities in moving to a more efficient way of working are immense.
Round table - SMEs & charities: Here to inform and educate
The SME and charity sectors have been widely courted by brokers and insurers in recent years. However, questions still persist about whether these customers are having their needs properly met. With this in mind Post gathered together some industry…
Top 25 EC3 brokers - Analysis: Getting the balance right
Despite markets not changing dramatically, some EC3 brokers recorded notable figures. James Simpson reports on the sector over the past 12 months.
Broker status: Broker LLP - a beneficial partnership?
Lockton is set to become the biggest intermediary yet to become an LLP broker. Edward Murray looks at the benefits of such a transformation.
Regulation - Life after the FSA: New beginnings
With the coalition government now set to see through its promise to abolish the FSA, Leigh Jackson reports on the possible consequences for the broking sector.
Top 25 EC3 brokers - Commentary: Size is not everything
Olly Laughton-Scott looks at the rationales behind acquisition strategies, explores the maxim that size does not matter and that the disposal of business can be just as illuminating.
Restrictive covenants: The curious case of the wet laptop
The case of Marsh v Euan Nicolson has raised salutary lessons over hiring from rival firms. Ling Ong and Michael Green report.
Post Europe: Behind the technical curve
Despite each European country’s insurance market displaying unique characteristics the technology challenges remain consistent, Mike Davies, therefore, believes insurers should embrace an all encompassing platform to meet their needs as the banking…
Behind the technical curve
Despite each European country’s insurance market displaying unique characteristics the technology challenges remain consistent, Mike Davies, therefore, believes insurers should embrace an all encompassing platform to meet their needs as the banking…
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial Insurers: Waving - or drowning?
Insurance 360's groundbreaking survey of commercial insurers' performance reveals which ones have got their acts together and which ones need to raise their game. Peter Joy reports.
Regional review - Leeds: Leeds from the front
Leeds is a vibrant and thriving market, reports Amy Ellis, with many insurers —and possibly too many brokers — setting up shop in the heart of west Yorkshire.
Law report: Cable strike defence amended as further information released
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Comment - Rates: Tackling the flaws
Jack Brownhill asks why the motor market seems unable to learn from the past and tackle its structural flaws.
Marine - Post IUMI: Missing the boat?
A successful IUMI conference gave marine insurers plenty to mull over, reports Eric Alexander, not least the shocking statistic that hull insurance has been at a technical loss for the past 14 years.
Legal Ombudsman: Open for business
As the Legal Ombudsman replaces the Legal Complaints Service, Michelle Garlick looks at the differences between the schemes.
Legal update - Claimant credibility: Making a challenge
Even when documents provide versions of events that are inconsistent with the claimant's pleaded case, Laura Collins still warns insurers over making assaults on their credibility.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: Underscoring excellence
Professionalism has always been strong in the London market. Adrian Ballardie explains why it is now being reinvigorated.
In Series: Professionalism & CPD: The best of the best?
Lloyd's and the London market is tempting for graduates, with the potential of international business and a city base. But is there sufficient emphasis on formal career development? Rachel Gordon investigates.
Claims - VAT relief: Finding relief
With VAT rising to 20% from early next year, Alistair Winning & David Damsell look at how the rules surrounding this tax need to be examined closely by all parties to ensure the full relief available is claimed.
Law report: Dismissed appeal aids solicitors acting on behalf of insurers
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Regulations are starting point for assessing liability — not conduct
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Post Europe: Transport risk management
With constantly shifting suppliers and sales markets as well as the increase in use of outsourced production sites, companies face more and more transport exposures for their cargo. As Pascal Matthey explains, fast and safe deliveries require a holistic…
Transport risk management
With constantly shifting suppliers and sales markets as well as the increase in use of outsourced production sites, companies face more and more transport exposures for their cargo. As Pascal Matthey explains, fast and safe deliveries require a holistic…
Professionalism indemnity - Estate agents & surveyors: Free agents
Estate agents seem to be enjoying a stable professional indemnity environment, despite the housing market crisis. Jane Bernstein explains why.