Analysis
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part One: Relationships
For Post’s second research project of 2016, Michèle Bacchus asks 15 senior and junior risk managers for their views on insurers, brokers, regulation and what they would like the future of the sector to look like
Sport: High stakes for large events
Sports fans are about to enjoy two major events: the UEFA Euro in France and the Olympic Games in Brazil. As millions of people prepare to visit the host nations and crowd multiple venues, insurance has a crucial role to play.
Europe: Competition law - all over for Iber?
The Insurance Block Exemption Regulation is set to lapse on 31 March 2017, and the European Commission is not looking for a replacement. What will this mean for cooperation and competition?
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?
Research – InsuraInsight: Thinking small
SMEs are often described as the life blood of the UK economy. But what do these business owners and their insurance providers really think about the products and services they receive and offer? And how do both think these could be improved?
Debate on driverless car challenges increases ahead of consultation
The government’s planned consultation on driverless car regulation in coming months should help “coalesce minds”, according to the ABI, while manufacturer Volvo continues to push for a coherent system ahead of its Drive Me London trials next year.
In Depth: Haulage - a market in flux
The haulage industry poses many challenges to insurers, including a high volume of claims and a competitive rating environment.
In Depth: Social media investigations the first line of defence in fighting fraud
Information gleaned from open public sources is admissible in court.
In Depth: Insurer messages get ‘lost’ as brokers lament lack of face-to-face contact
Gaps in insurer regional offices and head count reduction are affecting services, claim brokers.
Research: State of the Young Insurer Nation Part 4: Tomorrow's World
In the fourth and final section of this research project, Michèle Bacchus asks young insurer employees how they see the future of insurance and what they feel they can learn from the older generation.
Affinity: Creating perfect partnerships
Despite the public outcry over the affinity partnership between Age UK and Ageas, a clear objective and strategy can reap rewards for both halves of a deal.
Expertise from A-Z - Personal injury reform: Brave new world?
Claims management companies are to come under the remit of the Financial Conduct Authority. What effect will this have on the sector?
Senior management: Parachuting in
With more senior management roles going to those from outside the general insurance industry, how will this affect the sector in the future?
Research: State of the Young Insurer Nation Part 3: Relationships
In the third section of the research, Michèle Bacchus asks 52 young insurer employees about the relationships the insurance industry has with the government and the general public.
Digital start-ups: Ready to launch
With a new start-up being founded every minute in the UK, the insurance industry has to meet the needs of this new breed of client.
Motor: Manufacturers and insurers – joining up the data
With a raft of new technology being installed in motor vehicles, the debate has started over who owns the data it produces – insurers or manufacturers?
Research: State of the Young Insurer Nation Part 2: Life inside insurance
In the second section of the research, Michèle Bacchus asks more than 50 young insurer employees about their lives in the insurance industry itself.
Storms: Tackling increasingly severe events
With rising temperatures and an increase in ever more costly incidents, how is the insurance industry coping with the hail of bad news?
Panama Papers leak could expose insurers to wider claims
Insurers could be hit hard as a result of the fallout from the Panama Papers data leak, according to lawyers.
Europe: Join the caravan
Caravans and motorhomes are increasingly popular and many vacationers are choosing to take them to Europe. What insurance challenges does this pose?
Insurance Compliance Careers: The land of opportunity?
With so many rules and regulations within insurance, it is no surprise that jobs in this sector are plentiful. But are compliance staff enablers or blockers and how attractive is it as a career?
Research: State of the Young Insurer Nation Part 1: Joining the industry
For Post’s first research project of 2016, Michèle Bacchus asks more than 50 young insurer employees why they joined the sector, where they think the industry is heading and whether they want to be a part of its future.
Mental health: The last taboo?
Insurer attitudes towards mental health issues are not always enlightened - as the number of Financial Ombudsman Service complaints shows - but there are signs of greater understanding and that includes employees too
Broker investments: What makes the sector so appealing to private equity?
There have been a string of investments in the insurance broking sector over recent years – from refinancing to MBOs. Just what is it about the market that makes it so attractive to private equity?