Analysis
An opportunity for better risk management and growth in India
As the Indian property and casualty market continues to evolve, Dr Vankayalapati Padmavathi explores how the market is now looking to develop solutions to cater for those who are exposed to catastrophic risks, but are too poor to afford insurance.
View from the Top: Eurozone optimism
Europe's stock markets lurch daily from panic to optimism and back to the precipice again. Economies have stalled in a second phase of recession, and the insurance industry is in uncharted territory.
Asian weddings: An insurance dilemma
Wedding insurance is growing in India as families spend a collective $16bn on marriage celebrations. However, as Nicky Burridge reports, the chances of its spreading further into Asia look unlikely.
Monte Carlo preview: The calm after the storm
With 2011 rocked by political uprisings and catastrophes, delegates at the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous had much to discuss. However, a year later, with the market beginning to settle, what will be on the agenda?
Add-ons: In the firing line
What will the expected aggressive stance from the Prudential Regulation Authority mean for the future of add-on sales?
Monte Carlo preview: The calm after the storm
With 2011 rocked by political uprisings and catastrophes, delegates at the Monte Carlo Rendez-vous had much to discuss. However, a year later, with the market beginning to settle, what will be on the agenda?
Q&A: Dennis Turner - Money talk
Dennis Turner, former chief economist at HSBC, offers his insight on UK economic growth, the Eurozone crisis and the potential effects of the US presidential election on the global recovery.
Supply chain problems and insurer solutions
There is a common belief that supply chain claims are linked most often to natural disasters, but research shows that this is not true. Jacqueline Legrand explains why highlighting this myth to customers can go a long way to mitigate against the real…
Boom times ahead for India's online insurance market
India is experiencing internet growth at a time when consumers are more comfortable buying insurance online, creating opportunities for insurers with a successful online strategy, according to Anushri Bansa, Rajesh Sabhlok and Vivek Jalan.
Cyber insurance struggles to take off in Europe
Cyber exposures are headline news but, as Francesca Nyman reports, with ample capacity in the market and a lack of regulatory guidance, insurance uptake remains low.
Insurance Mediation Directive II: Broking new ground
The European Commission's controversial Insurance Mediation Directive II proposals are aimed at unifying the sale of cover across the continent and increasing consumer protection. But how have the recommendations been received by the broking and buying…
Insurance regulatory regime takes hold in Hong Kong
As Europe moves towards increased regulation, Ann Leung explores how the trend for increasing corporate governance in Hong Kong is affecting regulation of the insurance industry.
Making flood prevention cost effective
Flooding now affects more people than any other natural catastrophe. Jens Mehlhorn explains how tried and tested methodologies for determining the cost effectiveness of measures show that prevention is better than cure.
Analysis: Major events in the Russian insurance market in Q2 2012
Highlights for the Russian insurance market for Q2 include a number of important personnel reshuffles, several companies being sold and problems with a high roller. Paul Koshik reports.
Application fraud: Slow steps in an industry-wide challenge
Brokers champion the idea of tackling fraud at the application stage, but what are they actually doing about it?
Claims Update: Voice loss - Straining to be heard
Epidemiological research on voice disorders produces interesting results for call centre training. In a 2011 article in Post, Beachcroft highlighted the growing hazard posed by occupational voice loss among call centre workers.
VAT & Outsourcing: VAT's the way to do it
The rules on VAT in the insurance industry can be complex when it comes to outsourcing, and the European Union isn't providing any quick and easy answers.
Expert analysis: The return of motor madness
The push for volume in motor has started again, with a fall in rates for a fourth consecutive quarter, while home is proving more resilient, says Tom Cooper.
Food liability insurance in China: a promising market yet to take off
China has recently faced a number of food scandals leading to a public outcry for safer products. Artemisia Ng investigates whether insurers have the appetite to underwrite this market.
Russia struggles to impose compulsory hazardous objects cover
It is almost five months since the new compulsory hazardous objects liability insurance came into force in Russia, and it has faced significant challenges to date.
A survivor's guide to a Eurozone breakup
The Eurozone is experiencing instability that could threaten its very existence. As the possibility of a break up edges ever closer, insurers and other financial institutions must be ready to act, explains Robert Hall.
View from the Top - Insomnia risks
Every survey of 'risks that might keep a CEO awake at night' over the past 12 to 18 months has included 'cyber risk' and will continue to do so.
Solvency II: Equivalence versus non-equivalence
Solvency II has had more than its fair share of headlines recently but, as Fiona Le Poidevin explains, countries outside European Union jurisdiction or 'third countries' have to think carefully when considering whether or not to seek equivalence to the…
Friend or Foe: Q&A with Accident Exchange CEO Steve Evans
Steve Evans has spent four years bringing the activities of rate surveyor Autofocus to light, making him an unpopular figure in insurance circles.