Analysis
International: Europe boards the telematics train
European powerhouse Germany is the latest country to show an appetite for collecting driving data. But the global spread isn’t stopping there.
Legal Update: Mesothelioma Claims: Ministry of Justice’s mesothelioma reforms only complete half the job
Nick Pargeter says the government is failing both claimants and insurers by abandoning fixed costs.
Review of the Year: General Insurance: A year of red tape
With the implementation of the Jackson reforms and the start of twin peaks regulation, reform and regulation dominated a mixed 2013 for the general insurance sector
Europe: Telematics around the world
"Black", "box" and "technology" have become buzzwords for the insurance industry, with firms of all stripes seeking to incorporate more data into both their underwriting and claims processes to give insurers a better idea of customer risks.
Review of the Year: Legal: A year of change
2013 was a huge year for the legal sector, with both positive and negative changes coming thick and fast. How have key figures in the industry reacted to such a period of change?
Review of the Year: Lloyd’s: 325 not out
After celebrating its 325th birthday this year, Lloyd’s is still looking to innovate. Key figures in the market review the past 12 months and look forward to the coming year.
International: Europe: Weathering the storm
In the wake of devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan in the Phillippines, what is the future for insurance in disaster-prone regions?
2013 review: Singapore's expanding expertise
2013 has been another busy year for Singapore’s insurance sector as it continues to evolve as a regional hub writes Justin Harper.
Russia round-up: The fall of Rossia
The long-running conflict over motor third party liability insurance between the Russian government and insurance companies initially rocked the industry boat - however, in general, the insurance market remained steady this quarter (though not without…
Russia round-up: The fall of Rossia
The long-running conflict over motor third party liability insurance between the Russian government and insurance companies initially rocked the industry boat - however, in general, the insurance market remained steady this quarter (though not without…
Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting: Outlook unclear
Benign weather, regulation speculation and insurer panel reviews turned what began as a positive year for loss adjusters into a period of uncertainty. How do key figures from the sector feel about the past 12 months?
Review of the Year: Health Insurance: Return to health
Health insurance personalities reflect on the past year and look forward to 2014, with high hopes for improving customer service and numbers as well as seeing an end to the EHIC scandal.
International: Stormy weather
The extent to which insurance can and should be used to help manage climate risk has long been debated, and as leaders met in Warsaw for the United Nations convention on climate change last week, it was once again on the agenda.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Sharper focus
Combining a generalist approach with specialist knowledge is essential for insurers seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Expertise in Action: Broker: Standing out
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, brokers can gain an edge by specialising in niche areas and strengthening their regional focus
Q&A: Craig Cannonier and Bob Richards: Bermudian bigwigs
Bermuda’s Premier and Finance Minister discuss the island’s insurance industry and its relationship with the UK market.
Lloyd’s: A period of adjustment
In a challenging year for the market, how is Lloyd’s responding to regulatory changes, international competition and the potential threat posed by passive underwriting structures?
Green Deal: Green living
With the Energy Act imposing new energy‑efficiency standards on commercially and privately let properties by April 2018, what do the changes mean for the insurance industry?
Europe: Driving up M&A activity
Following the spectacular rise in value of merger and acquisitions in the European insurance sector during the first half of the year, Edward Murray looks the drivers behind the increase in activity.
Loss Adjuster Listings 2013
More about the companies in the 2013 loss adjuster listings.
Loss Adjusting: Insight Report: state of play for loss adjusters
Based on comprehensive front-line input from more than 150 claims professionals working at insurers and broking firms, the Loss Adjusters Insight Report 2013 provides detailed operational insights on the UK’s nine most commonly used adjusting firms.
Industrial deafness: The new whiplash?
As fraudsters and claims management companies begin to feel the impact of whiplash reform, is industrial deafness becoming insurers’ new problem area?
Legal Update: Basis clauses: Insurers stealing a march on the law to make basis clauses a footnote in history
Peter Fitzpatrick explains how basis clauses can often harshly forfeit a policy, and why market forces could see them disappear long before they are formally outlawed.
High net worth: Staying on top
With an increasing number of direct players entering the high net worth arena, how can brokers stand out from the crowd and retain their traditional position as leaders of the market?