Analysis
Fish farming is booming in Asia
The aquaculture industry in Asia is booming but the sector remains largely unprotected, offering significant opportunities for insurers
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Robert Hiscox
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry by showcasing best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
Europe: W&I insurance
Despite M&A activity being on the wane thanks to the recession, a new player is emerging in the form of W&I insurance
BIA Countdown: Marketing moguls reflect on 20 years of the BIAs
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to the major insurers who have experienced wins in the marketing category over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs.
Fidelity insurance: Inside job
Despite theft and fraud by employees being the second-biggest reason for store loss in the UK, many firms prefer to sweep such incidents under the rug. How can companies protect themselves better?
Acquisition appeal in China warms up
Regulatory changes in China look set to make it easier for local and foreign players to expand in the world’s fourth-largest insurance market.
Europe: Insurance is ready to be disrupted
Accenture's Thomas Meyer and Roy Jubraj look at how behavioural technology could turn the world of insurance on its head.
In Series: Legacy Systems: time for an upgrade
How can insurers running on outdated legacy systems prepare themselves for the host of new data demands set to be ushered in by Solvency II?
BIBA: Manchester lowdown
With 2014’s BIBA Conference taking place in Manchester, Post asked industry movers and shakers about everything from their favourite local bands to Coronation Street
Head to Head: Add-ons
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
Regional Review: Manchester
Ask a member of the Mancunian insurance workforce what the benefits of being located in the city are and they’ll likely respond with: “Where do I start?”
BIBA: Conference Speakers: Amanda Blanc and Kevin Hancock
This year’s British Insurance Broker’s Association conference, held in Manchester on 13 to 15 May, will see more than 5000 attendees descend on Manchester. We caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them and what they thought…
Legal update: International Law: Whose law is it anyway?
Alistair Kinley and Angel-Maria Sealy outline the ramifications of a case that resulted in much deliberation over whether English or German law should be followed
BIBA: Conference Speakers: Jo Moran and Andrew McMillan
This year’s British Insurance Broker’s Association conference, held in Manchester on 13 to 15 May, will see more than 5000 attendees descend on Manchester. We caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them and what they thought…
Head to Head: Claims Ratios
This year’s Biba conference, taking place at Manchester Central, has the theme ‘Customer, customer, customer’. With that in mind, Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to-head on the burning customer issues.
In Series: Legacy Systems: Breaking the cement shoes
With customer demand evolving faster than ever, insurers must break free from restrictive legacy systems
BIA Countdown: 20 years of broking
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to the major brokers who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Europe: Kidnapping - The criminal act of our century
European businesses need to ensure they are covering their employees against kidnapping, a growing phenomenon on the Continent
In Series: Legacy Systems: profit from partnerships
Insurers must look at their use of technology if they are to reap the benefits offered by strategic partnerships
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Patrick Snowball
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
Solvency II: It’s the final countdown
With a definitive date of 1 January 2016, Solvency II is finally set to be implemented – and insurers must make sure they are prepared
Europe: Mobile phone insurance
Has the Fincial Conduct Authority's review into the mobile phone insurance industry gone unnoticed, both in the UK and across the continent?
BIA Countdown: Q&A with 2012’s achievement award winner Peter Cullum
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
Ireland: Bouncing back
While the Irish insurance market has endured a troubled period since the economic downturn, a number of recent developments suggest better times are on the horizon