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Thailand floods: Back in business
The scale of the Thailand floods was not the only element to hamper recovery - they exposed a lack of loss mitigation and recovery knowledge in Asia.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Insurance to the rescue
From the development of new technology to innovations in micro insurance, the insurance industry can play a major part in stimulating global economic growth.
Libor scandal: Coping with financial fallout
The Libor scandal has rocked public confidence in the financial services sector, but what impact will it ultimately have on the insurance industry?
Solvency II: The waiting game
With the possibility of further delays to the implementation of Solvency II seeming ever more likely, what will be the impact on insurers?
Redundancies and recruitment: Not the end of the line
On the surface, a spate of job losses in the insurance sector could hamper its growth and recovery. But opportunities still exist.
Household insurance roundtable: Providing clarity over questions
The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act will bring fresh rigour to household insurance underwriting. Post gathered a group of experts to debate what the incoming legislation means for the market.
Disease claims: Cure or curse?
Will Lord Justice Jackson's cost reforms, set to be implemented in less than six months, have a positive or negative impact on the disease claims market?
Solicitors PI market: What now for solicitor PI?
The much-maligned Assigned Risk Pool may be set to close in September 2013, but the solicitors’ professional indemnity market still faces issues as 'aggressive' new entrants target the market. What does its future hold?
Client money rules: Cash concerns
The Financial Services Authority's consultation on the handling of client money could have major implications for brokers of all sizes.
Lloyd's Vision 2025: Building an empire
The Lloyd's market is in bullish mood as it plots global domination with the Vision 2025 plan.
Choosing an insurer: The bigger picture
Price is naturally a factor medium-sized businesses consider when choosing an insurance partner, but it's time they learned that it shouldn't be the most important.
Choosing an insurer: Avoiding the money trap
The rush to the bottom over price by customers can only hurt the industry, but brokers are well placed to stop the rot by offering their clients advice on the difference that choosing the right insurer can make.
Insurance Fraud Awards 2012 - The winners
Guests were welcomed to the 2012 Insurance Fraud Awards at The Brewery in London by Jonathan Swift, chairman of the judging panel, who congratulated the industry on its efforts to raise the profile of insurance fraud as a topic worthy of debate and…
Thai floods: Lessons learnt
The floods that hit Thailand last year devastated the country and its economy. They also hit insurers hard in the pocket. Now the industry must make sure it is not caught by surprise again.
The rise of pet insurance fraud
Shocking stories of claimants deliberately harming pets are guaranteed to grab headlines, but what is the truth behind the increasing level of fraud detected in a sector predicted to be worth £900m by 2015?
Data management: Handle with care
The colossal amount of customer data held by the industry presents ethical and security challenges. How can firms cope with these issues while making data work?
Roundtable: Medical matters - product liability in the life sciences
Advances in medical science have created new opportunities and challenges for product liability insurers and policyholders, but is either party ready for what lies ahead?
Insurer-owned brokers: An endangered species?
The insurer-owned broker has become a permanent industry fixture in recent years, but a number of sales may have put the model in doubt. Are its days numbered?
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Customer loyalty - At your service
Firms are increasingly turning to customer loyalty metrics to help understand customer needs, improve services and increase retention rates.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Brand analysis - Survival of the fittest
Belt-tightening, regulation and rising costs have proved a challenging triumvirate for the industry. But, while some insurance brands have faltered, others have prospered.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: AM Best commentary - Flooding the market
A deluge of weather-related claims, coupled with low investment returns, continue to dampen non-life insurer performance albeit one buoyed by premium increases.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 100 Tables
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, based on Financial Services Authority returns for 2011.
Post Top 100 UK Insurers Supplement: Top 20 Spotlight
A detailed look at the top 20 UK insurance firms, including board members, broker agencies and UK reserves.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2012 - The winners
Guests were welcomed to the eighth annual Rehabilitation First Awards, held at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, by chair of the judging panel and editor of Post Lynn Rouse, who spoke of how the hugely successful London Paralympics could prove a …