Analysis
Scottish independence: Yes or no?
With the Scottish independence referendum just days away, brokers across the UK disclose the outcome they’re hoping for and predict what the vote could mean for broking businesses
Reinsurance Rendezvous Preview: The full Monte
Key figures from the world of reinsurance give Post the rundown on the state of the sector and the issues likely to top the agenda at this year’s Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo
High Net Worth: Getting what you pay for?
Premiums in the high-net-worth space are huge compared with an ordinary household policy, but what can brokers do to assure their clients are paying the right price?
International: The state of piracy
With the nature of the piracy threat constantly evolving, John Thompson looks at the role of private maritime security companies in mitigating the risk
Connected home: Get yourself connected
The concept of a networked home, with a number of services controlled by a smartphone, is fast becoming a reality. How can insurers capitalise on the ‘smart’ revolution?
Rehab: Looking to Europe
Despite being received with enthusiasm, rehabilitation in the UK is being accused of having stalled - but why has it fallen so far behind similar models across Europe?
Directors' and officers' cover: Potential for growth
With directors’ & officers’ cover seeing a slight downturn in uptake recently, there is huge potential for insurers to tap into the market
International: Insurers to the rescue - exposed computers in Latin America
Latin American companies and individuals are waking up to their cyber vulnerabilities - and as markets dictate, where there is demand, service must follow, say Alex Guillamont, director, and Andres Avila, associate lawyer at Kennedys Latin America &…
Europe: Climate change modelling
The question of whether climate change is driving an increase in the severity of weather events is a key concern for insurers. How can modelling systems keep up?
Legal Update: Cyber Essentials - a major step forward for insurers
Nick Gibbons explains why the government’s recently launched Cyber Essentials Scheme – aimed at improving protection against cyber attacks – is so significant for the insurance industry.
Cyber Insurance: Variety in cyber
With cyber insurance a relatively new market, issues are arising in various areas – many from the non-standard wordings in policies themselves.
High Speed 2: On the right tracks
The size and complexity of the HS2 rail project means there is plenty for insurers to get their teeth into — but will the inherent technical risks outweigh the potential benefits?
Crazy claims: Weird and wonderful
Post brings you 15 of the most ridiculous insurance claims ever made.
The risks of China's health premium potential
The Chinese health insurance market is growing strongly as consumers turn to the private sector to fill in the gaps left by inadequate government schemes. Nicky Burridge investigates the barriers of entry for foreign insurers.
Post Intelligence Docu-Video: How can the industry tackle application fraud?
While claims fraud continues to grab the most headlines, insurers and brokers are now focusing as much attention on fraud at the point of quote.
WW1 Centenary: Peace
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today: Peace
World War One Memories: Story of the war
To mark the 100th anniversary of Great Britain’s involvement in World War One, Post asked a number of major insurers how the conflict impacted their staff at home and abroad.
World War One Centenary: War reporting
To mark the First World War centenary this week, Jonathan Swift dug into the Post archives to see how the magazine reported the outbreak of war and its impact on the insurance community
Legionnaires’ disease: Much ado about nothing?
An update to health and safety legislation means insurers need to pay renewed attention to the rarely considered threat of legionnaires’ disease. But while some are already labelling the condition the ‘new asbestos’ in terms of claims, others insist…
Insurance buildings: Who lives in a house like this?
With Lloyd’s mulling over a move away from its iconic Lime Street base, Post takes an in-depth look at some of the remarkable London buildings that insurers call home
WW1 Centenary: Insurance Institute of London Presidential Address
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the articles written for the magazine during this period.
WW1 Centenary: British Fire Offices & Continental Relations
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today how the magazine covered British Fire Offices & Continental Relations.
WW1 Centenary: The outbreak of War
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period starting with the outbreak of war.
Europe: EMEA credit insurers take claims increases in their stride
With trade credit insurance claims on the up, Post asks what is behind this trend - and should insurers be worried?