Claims
Brightside's Mark Cliff on the impact of the discount rate for brokers
Insurers have been vocal about their feelings about the discount rate but Mark Cliff, executive chairman at Brightside Group, notes this has also affected brokers, who have been at the sharp end of market turmoil.
Grenfell insurer proposes voluntary scheme for victim payouts: updated
Exclusive: The insurer for Grenfell Tower has sketched out an alternative to lengthy court battles over victim compensation.
Q3 hurricanes to cost Zurich $700m
Switzerland-headquartered global insurer Zurich is estimating its costs from three giant hurricanes that hit the US and Caribbean at $700m (£530m).
Zurich's Guy Miller on climate change
Guy Miller, head of macroeconomics at Zurich, looks at the risks associated with extreme weather and anti-climate change initiatives.
Industry calls for driverless cars bill to be 'straightforward'
Insurers have called for laws on driverless cars to be "as straightforward as possible".
Pet insurance market breaks £1bn mark in GWP
The UK pet insurance market has continued to see significant growth, breaking the £1bn mark in gross written premiums for the first time in 2016.
UK loss adjuster rankings 2017: The rankings
In the two years since Post last conducted its loss adjusting survey, consolidation has changed the market considerably. Content director Jonathan Swift takes a closer look.
Loss adjuster rankings 2017: Foreword by CILA
As Post reviews the loss adjusting section in its biennial rankings, Malcolm Hyde, executive director of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, explains that the continued professionalism of loss adjusters keeps them centre of the claims market.
Analysis: Councils: Local challenges
Local government insurance has to deal with emerging risks. How is it adapting as competition increases?
FERMA 2017: Risk managers warned cyber is a business risk with no boundaries
Sabine Coessens, operational risk manager, Proximus, urged risk managers to return to their offices, check all their policies for cyber cover and get a standalone policy.
Intangible risks affecting businesses could force the insurance market to restructure, says WTW's Aubert
Nicolas Aubert, head of Willis Towers Watson GB, has suggested that the insurance market consider its fundamental structure as the number of intangible risks facing businesses shows no sign of abating.
Storm Ophelia kills three in Ireland and leaves 360,000 without power
A powerful storm hit Ireland and Northern Ireland yesterday leaving a trail of damage and three dead before reaching England, Scotland and Wales today.
Blog: How insurers can harness digital labour
Adam Woodhouse, director of the CIO Advisory at KPMG, explains how the insurance industry can speed up its march towards digital labour.
FERMA 2017: Risk managers ‘frustrated’ that insurance isn’t evolving fast enough
The president of the Federation of European Risk Managers Associations has voiced members' feelings of dissatisfaction that their insurers are not keeping up with the fourth industrial revolution.
Ageas appoints Robin Challand as claims director
Ageas has appointed Robin Challand as director of its claims service.
Use of dashcam footage in claims nearly triples in two years
The use of dashcam footage in car accident claims has risen by 285% in the past two years.
Lloyd’s writes $738m cheque to cover Harvey, Irma and Maria
Lloyd’s of London has paid $738m for Harvey, Irma and Maria claims.
Fraud focus – Message from the editor
The Association of British Insurers’ figures show that the UK insurance sector prevented 125,000 fraudulent claims in 2016, worth to the tune of £1.3bn.
The Insurance Fraud Forum 2017
The ABI's figures show that the insurance sector prevented 125,000 fraudulent claims in 2016, to the tune of £1.3bn. However, despite huge progress, the hard work does not and cannot stop here.
AIG to pay travel claims electronically for DBS's customers in Singapore
AIG Singapore and DBS Bank have created an electronic payment service for travel insurance claims.
Axa's Brendan McCafferty on AI and staff
Artificial intelligence is raising concerns among insurance staff but Brendan McCafferty, CEO of Axa Insurance, believes it opens up a range of possibilities.
This week in Post: storm warning
Almost 30 years ago to the day, I had my first introduction to the power of Mother Nature and the world of insurance as the 'Great Storm' of October 1987 swept across the UK.
Eight men sentenced after CCTV footage exposes crash for cash
Eight men have been sentence for staging a bus crash and faking injuries after CCTV footage showed the alleged accident to be orchestrated.
Insurers gear up for Hurricane Ophelia on anniversary of 1987 Great Storm
A major hurricane is expected to batter the UK next week, as the insurance industry marks 30 years since one of the most devastating storms to ever the country.