Analysis
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?
Legal update: Medical Innovation Bill: Criticisms over impact of Bill remain
The Medical Innovation Bill could lead to an increase in litigation, despite its attempts to reduce it, with the potential to confuse rather than clarify the law. Gary Allison and Judith Davison report.
Fine Art: A change of art
As the global fine art market shows signs of a renaissance, how is the industry responding to the evolving insurance needs of this high-value but high-risk sector?
E-cigarettes: No e-smoke without e-fire
With e-cigarette use on the rise in the UK are the risks associated with these products a pressing issue for the general insurance industry?
Video: Claims edition – Jewellery Claims
Claims are often labelled the ‘shop window’ for the insurance industry and although all claims are important, they are rarely more emotive than when very personal items such as jewellery and family heirlooms are lost, stolen or damaged.
Video: Claims edition – Rehabilitation
As Post approaches the 10th anniversary of its Rehabilitation First Awards, the brand remembers how it has long been a supporter of the principle of early intervention in the claims process for those needing rehabilitation to return them to the position…
Video: Claims edition – Flood Re
Flood Re, the replacement for the Statement of Principles – which was the government’s agreement with the insurance industry to ensure affordable flood insurance is available to households – is due to be introduced in the summer of 2015.