Analysis
Sports Insurance: A whole new ball game
A variety of new and increasing risks, ranging from terrorism to concussion, are changing the face of sports insurance. How is the industry adapting?
BIA Countdown: 20 years of major loss
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to major loss experts at insurers and claims firms who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first…
Roundtable: Legal Reforms: Laspo: One year review
It is one year since the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act and, more importantly for insurers, the Jackson reforms. Have they been a success or a failure?
Europe: Wall V Mutelle
With the steady increase in cross-border movement that we have witnessed over time, insurers are facing more cases with jurisdictional issues than ever before, says Trethowans associate Bethany Blamire.
BIA Countdown: Young achievers look back: Q&A with Nichola Williams and Phil Cunningham
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to two past winners of the Young Achiever accolade.
Legal Update - Duty of Care: Tree surgeon fall case dismissed in High Court in duty of care clarification
Nicholas Thorne examines a case that looked at the duty of care an occupier owes employees of contractors.
Infrastructure: Building for success
Plans for insurers to invest in infrastructure projects are being hampered by Solvency II.
Remote Piloted Aircraft: Game of Drones
With remote piloted aircraft systems – or drones – increasingly used commercially, what are the insurance risks involved?
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
Russia: Aviation and space insurance
The Russian Association of Aviation and Space Insurers hosted its fifth international conference on aviation and space insurance in Russia in Moscow on 27 February.
The Linked In Debate - cyber crime
As the demand for cyber insurance products grows, insurers are being required to service the market as well as protect their own businesses.
Asia pet insurance market offers huge opportunity
The number of households in China and South-East Asia that have pets is soaring, offering significant opportunities for insurers to provide pet policies writes Nicky Burridge.
Cyber Crime: Hack attack
As the demand for cyber insurance products grows, insurers are being required to service the market as well as protect their own businesses from cyber attacks.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of commercial lines
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to commercial lines specialists who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Application Fraud: The whole truth?
A recent study found up to a quarter of all insurance applications could be deliberately inaccurate. What can insurers do to help prevent this?
In Series: Data: Waves of understanding
Data can help insurers assess future storm and flood risks, providing benefits across the business and enhancing modelling processes.
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.
Managing General Agents: Tightening up
Most sectors of the insurance industry audibly groan when presented with the possibility of increased regulation – so why are managing general agents welcoming the prospect?
BIA Countdown: Industry stalwart Gerry Loughney on 20 years of the BIAs
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.
Household: On steady ground?
How is the household insurance market coping with the cost of claims from extreme weather events and the aggregator‑induced focus on pricing?
International: Asia: Living with disasters
The insurance community is playing an increasingly important role in helping vulnerable communities in Asia adapt to climate change both before and after a disaster.
Legal Update: Jurisdiction: Noteworthy arguments raised in pre-Rome II German road traffic accident case
Alistair Kinley details an ongoing case with ramifications for claims with foreign elements.
In Series: Data: Weeding out fraud
With organised fraud costing the insurance industry an estimated £392m a year, is increased use of data the key to winning the battle?
All change in Europe
The European guard is changing, and by the end of the year the UK insurance industry could find the European Parliament and Commission rather harder places to press its case than previously.