Analysis
Analysis: The rise of Australia's broker networks
James Chalmers explains why Australia's broker networks are expanding beyond their traditional independent broker network base.
Europe: Russian insurance market, preliminary 2015 results and 2016 forecasts
Post asks experts at the Central Bank of Russia to share their views on how the domestic insurance market fared in 2015, and their predictions for the coming year.
Review of the Year: Legal
For insurance lawyers, 2015 has been marked by the Medco portal going live in a sustained effort to reform whiplash claims. But the year has also seen major rulings regarding aggregation, costs and rates, all expected to have wide-ranging implications.
Expertise From A-Z: Full Year Market Spotlight – The Game Changers
How will changes during 2015 impact the industry in the coming year?
Market Moves - 17 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Review of the Year: Broking
It’s been a busy year in the broking sector, with multiple mergers and acquisitions occuring, the market moves merry-go-round in full swing and some notable management buyouts.
Market Moves - 10 December 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry
Asia: Trade credit's double digit growth prospects
Trade credit insurance in Asia looks set to enjoy double-digit growth in the years ahead, but the market is not without challenges writes Nicky Burridge.
Review of the Year: Lloyd's
Lloyd’s didn’t stand still in 2015, while facing new threats and growing competition. With a bold new strategic direction and a number of mega-deals in the consolidation arena, the market has emerged with its head held high.
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting
The benign weather has resulted in fewer claims for loss adjusters in 2015, while a wind of change has blown over insurers’ panels and merger turbulence has reshaped the landscape. After the severe verdict of the Financial Conduct Authority on SME claims…
Analysis: The explosive risks of mis-declared cargo
The explosions at China's Tianjin Port on 12 August brought home the fatal consequences of improperly storing dangerous cargo.
Expertise from A-Z: London property deals stacking up
The diverse scope of overseas clients requires greater communication than ever between insurer, broker and investor.
Expertise from A-Z: Safe as houses
Overseas investment in London has meant high and stable property prices. How can insurers stay in touch in such a competitive arena?
North of the Border: When is a victim not a victim?
Harrowing case clarifies law around nervous shock and who counts as a secondary victim
Tornadoes: Whirling havoc
Widespread media coverage may give the impression tornadoes only occur in the US. This is not the case, with the high-speed weather phenomenon threatening destruction around the world
Career development: Promoting health in the workplace
British companies are losing on average 23.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office as a result of ill health, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company.
Career file: Karl Helgesen - New CCO in Zurich UK executive reshuffle
Zurich UK motor and casualty claims director Karl Helgesen has been promoted to role of chief claims officer following the departure of Tony Emms.
Asia: The complexity of cyber exposures
Businesses in Asia need to brace themselves for a new generation of cyber risks, as threats go beyond traditional ‘hacktivist’ attacks.
Europe: Vineyard insurance - putting a cork in the risk
"Salute!" was the toast at the International Organisation of Vine and Wine in Paris in October, as Italy looked set to become the world's biggest wine producer in 2015, ahead of France, then Spain.
In Series: Windstorms: Hindcast is a wonderful thing
Use of the right meteorological data is vital for insurers.
In Series: Windstorms: Be prepared
Insurers can make sure they’re ready to hit the ground running once a windstorm has passed by studying weather data before the storm hits.
Career Development: Insurance profession diversifies to meet skills shortage
The skills shortage in UK general insurance has reached worrying levels, according to the latest annual Skills Survey from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Career File: Duncan Rutter: DAC Beachcroft partner becomes Foil president
DAC Beachcroft partner Duncan Rutter has vowed to maintain access to justice and improve the claims process after becoming the 20th president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Market Moves - 19 November 2015
All the movers and shakers in the insurance industry