Analysis
Fire engineered building solutions - A design for life
Fire engineering methodology has allowed increasingly creative architecture. Sam Barrett looks at the concerns it holds for insurers and the need for them to be involved earlier in the process.
Seeing double
It has been claimed overlapping during vehicle hire could be costing the insurance industry millions of pounds. Edward Murray investigates the how much of an issue this really is.
Conflict of interest rules nothing new
I read with interest the article 'CILA fends off conflict of interest criticism’(www.postonline.co.uk/1601323) in relation to the proposed revision of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' guide to professional conduct. However, I am struggling to…
View from the top - Personal injury claims:the 'social norm'
'Where there's blame, there's a claim' has become a common phrase. To the person on the street, it is a light-hearted term. To our industry, it is a demonstration that making a personal injury claim has become the 'social norm'. This is something we must…
Biba is always full of nuggets
The British Insurance Brokers' Association always throws up some surprises. Snooker legend Steve Davis speaks to Post about why he will be there promoting professionalism in the industry.
Comment - Deafness claims: Have you heard?
Noise-induced hearing loss claim volumes show no sign of abating following a recent precedent. David Pugh explains how Lord Justice Jackson's proposals could at least stem the costs.
Claims - apps: Appy days
With one million Iphones in existence, apps are all the rage. Amy Ellis investigates the insurance market's attempts to utilise this channel and asks if a more considered approach is needed to really meet customers' needs.
Law reports: Contributory negligence ruling is overturned at appeal
Osei-Antwi v South East London & Kent Bus Company (Court of Appeal — 19 January 2010)
Law Reports: Case bucks current trend for anxiety and stress payouts
Eribo v Odunaiya and Logic Plough Property (Queen's Bench Division — 19 February 2010)
Law Reports: Claimant fails to shift blame in electrocution judgment
Paul Tyrone Mann v Northern Electric Distribution (Court of Appeal — 26 February 2010)
SME Affinity: Learning to fly
The SME sector may well be worth £9bn, but for non-insurance brands it is proving a tough affinity market to crack. Alistair Hardie explains how micro-commercial can be made profitable for all.
Rehabilitation: Back on track
Early intervention with rehabilitation can cut the cost of sickness absence as well as insurance claims. Leigh Jackson asks whether new developments will kick start renewed interest and take up of services in the UK.
Regional Review - Glasgow: Local strength
With significant activity already in 2010 and the emergence of a new financial district, the Glasgow insurance market looks set for further growth. Mairi MacDonald assesses the financial landscape in Scotland's largest city.
It pays to be socially aware
Pancentric head of digital strategy James Prebble talks to Post about how social media is changing the world.
Make your presence felt
Enterprise UK project manager Emma Thorn talks to Post about the major new SME initiative she is spearheading.
Fraud - prosecutions: On theoffensive
Many criminals are attracted to the seemingly easy rewards of insurance fraud but Stratos Gatzouris explains the various methods and proven potential for punishment.
Fraud - Recovering Monies: To catch a thief
Criminal prosecutions against a fraudster will rarely result in a commercial recovery — but there are more ways than one to skin a cat, as Nick Wood explains.
Damage Management - Green Credentials: Green machine
The damage management sector deals with adverse environmental impacts every day, but are its solutions wholly green, asks Jane Bernstein
CSR - microinsurance: Small wonder
Traditional insurance has typically focused on affluent markets, mainly in Western industrialised countries, but insurers willing to go off the beaten track could find microinsurance a rewarding addition to their business, writes Ana Paula Nacif.
Recruitment moves
All the latest moves in the Reinsurance sector
E-trading: is the tail wagging the dog?
Ian Forwood of Eurobase reviews the latest developments in electronic trading for the reinsurance and large commercial insurance sectors and asks, when it comes to technology, are early adopters gaining a competitive advantage?
Expert witness application struck out but referred to Supreme Court
Jones v Kaney (Queen's Bench Division — 21 January 2010)
Mesothelioma liability transferred under Act
British Telecommunications v Royal Mail Group (Queen's Bench Division — 7 January 2010)
Appeal dismissed over high-speed crash in icy conditions
West Sussex County Council v Russell (Court of Appeal — 12 February 2010)