Analysis
In Series: Liability and Collaboration: Collective conscience
Champions of compulsory public liability insurance say insurers have a moral obligation to redress claimants, while opponents say that forcing mandatory cover on businesses is not addressing the real problem. So who’s right?
Europe: Insurers see opportunities in Chinese volatility
Insurers are confident they see opportunities arising from the recent Chinese stock market volatility, despite AM Best warning it could make it even harder to find good returns.
In Series: Liability and Collaboration: No more Mr Nice Guy
After years of running battles, the focus on fraud prevention has moved to the employer’s liability sector, with the industry keener than ever to show it is not a soft touch.
Calais Disruption: Heavy loads for hauliers
The recent migrant disruption at Calais has hit the haulage industry in the pocket. How do affected companies go about ensuring they are adequately compensated for their losses?
Robotics: Bad robot
Who is liable when an artificial agent develops an error in its code?
Top 100 UK Insurers 2015: Top 20 insurers: Regional office map
See where the top 20 UK insurers have their regional offices in 2015 (headquarters not featured)
Europe: Can insurers navigate the Arctic waters?
Insurers have traditionally been reluctant to underwrite Arctic shipping: the risks of injuries and pollution have been high and unpredictable.
Internet of Things: All together now
In the brave new world of the Internet of Things, there are opportunities and threats for insurers. How much is hype and what is the reality?
Europe: Russian insurance news roundup
The Russian insurance market grew by 2% over the first half of the year, increasing at a smaller rate than the number of complaints and sanctions against insurers.
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Better use of data
There are huge amounts of data out there and it is now much easier for brokers to use and place business online – if only they were more aware of this
Expertise From A-Z: SMEs - Protecting SMEs
A Financial Conduct Authority thematic review found SMEs were being let down by claims handlers. What can the industry do to improve?
High-tech fraud: Faceless threat
Fraud has gone high tech, with the potential damage that hackers using the internet can cause becoming a real danger. Now the industry is starting to use high-tech methods to fight back.
Europe: Lure of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has more companies than citizens, but are UK insurers keen to join its corporate club?
Church Insurance: Steeple chasing
There is a new entrant into the church insurance sector, targeting Ecclesiatical’s 95% share of the market. What will this mean for the country’s 16,000 Anglican churches?
Legal Update: Who’s to blame?
Supreme Court to rule on intentional torts in vicarious liability cases.
Dognapping: Dog gone
Dognapping is a cruel crime that is on the rise. But are pet insurers doing enough to help owners? And should they be taking a more active role in providing specific cover against theft rather than focusing primarily on vets’ bills?
Analysis: How Asian wellness programmes could protect the bottom line
Asian health insurers are increasingly turning to wellness programmes in a bid to manage rising claims costs writes Nicky Burridge.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce
Legal Update: Asbestos in schools
There is an increasing likelihood of mesothelioma claims coming from schools, says Lisa Fletcher.
Autonomous Trucks: The road to autonomy
As the first autonomous truck gets a road licence in the US, how will the introduction of driverless fleets affect the industry?
Household Underinsurance: The cost of home improvement
With homeowners moving less frequently and spending more time on improving their homes, the issue of property underinsurance has never been more pertinent.
Europe: The impossible comparison of UK regulatory costs with the rest of the EU
Confirmation this June that the Financial Conduct Authority will be increasing fees for insurers and brokers by 8.5% for 2015/2016 has inevitably raised many eyebrows. A particular bugbear is that UK regulatory costs are perceived to be much steeper than…
Trade Voice: Why we’ll always need solicitors
Despite falling claims numbers, new technology means the need for legal firms will not decrease.
Blog: Vnuk, an involuntary risk transfer
The odd tabloid article has told Mr Smith that, because of the European Union, he'll soon need to insure his ride-on lawnmower under a motor policy. However ludicrous that may sound, the reality is that could be true. While newspapers have chosen…