Interview
The Dulwich milkman done good
Through shrewd acquisitions and strong organic growth, QBE Europe is gaining market share. Chief executive Steven Burns is clearly doing something right, says Jonathan Swift.
The reluctant MD
When Peter Graham first met his current boss about taking the role of general insurance managing director at Legal & General, he made it clear he didn't want the job. Jonathan Swift finds out why he changed his mind.
The difference a year makes
A year on from its near collapse and the US government bailout of AIG, senior figures from the broking sector and the insurer itself reflect on those testing early days and what has since happened in the market. Mairi MacDonald reports.
Anybody interested in saving cash?
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Hooper has an offer for motor insurers" a four-fold return on investment and protection against fraud relating to stolen cars. However, as Lynn Rouse finds, bizarrely it seems no one wants to take him up on this.
A model view
Modeling is central to how reinsurance works. Alex Ferguson talks to Matthew Grant - global head of client development at RMS - and Don Parkes, senior director of business solutions at First American Spatial Solutions about the discipline's development.
Under the radar
A conservative strategy and a solid plan has allowed Allied World's reinsurance subsidiary Allied World Re to weather the financial storm, as Alex Ferguson finds out from chief operating officer John Bender.
Threading hisway through
Lured back to Axa with a free reign to improve its customer service reputation, Paul Meehan explains to Mairi MacDonald how he is finding a solution by focusing on the integrity of its policyholders.
A healthy outlook
Lynn Rouse meets Catherine McLoughlin, chair of the UK Rehabilitation Council, to talk about the body's coming election and address concerns and criticisms recently raised.
A healthy outlook
Lynn Rouse meets Catherine McLoughlin, chair of the UK Rehabilitation Council, to talk about the body's coming election and address concerns and criticisms recently raised.
Still in the game
With the release of its 2008 year-end results, Towergate chief executive Andy Homer speaks to Mairi MacDonald about "boring" accounting rules, those who rule the roost at the major UK insurers, and why his own team is as good as any out there.
From under the radar
Last week, Jubilee unveiled Andreas Loucaides as its chief executive officer. Jonathan Swift speaks to the newest Lloyd's boss in the market about his plans for the business, including its three syndicates and two brands.
Georgia on my mind
While big may no longer be viewed as beautiful, Jeffrey Bowman argues that global businesses can attain unrivalled levels of transparency and compliance. The boss of Crawford & Company tells Mairi MacDonald how his firm is unfazed by today's testing…
Not an ordinary Joe
For Joe McMahon, boss of Charles Taylor Adjusting, sitting down for five minutes is a novelty. Lynn Rouse catches him on a London pit stop.
Big is beautiful
Alex Ferguson speaks to Peter Roder, head of Munich Re North America, about the company's ambitions to prosper in a tough market and the effects of the global recession.
Learning from others' mistakes
Flagstone Re's chief executive officer David Brown reflects on how the market has changed since the 1980s, the challenge of making money for shareholders and the importance of choosing the right employer.
Ready and stable
His boss Andrew Torrance recently quipped that boring is the new sexy, which is why Allianz Insurance's commercial boss, Chris Hanks, boasts of the benefits of stability at the group. He is also a firm believer in training and development, as Sarah Hills…
Going down a storm?
With the hurricane season imminent and prime minister Ewart Brown stirring up political unrest, Bermuda is preparing itself for tempestuous times. But how is its facultative reinsurance market faring? Aon Benfield Fac's Simon Smith explains to Alex…
The tomorrow people
Europ Assistance has diversified its product offering and expanded into new territories. Leigh Jackson talks to Martin Vial, pictured, and Patrick Leroy about how they are planning to stay one step ahead in meeting the requirements of tomorrow.
An American graduate in London
AIG executive director of UK commercial lines Kelly Lyles tells Jonathan Swift about how the insurer is now focused on the future and dispels a few myths about the past.
Legal eagle
Sarah Hills talks to DAS UK chief executive officer Paul Asplin about becoming an international player and diversifying the brand.
Chasing the dream
Sagicor only entered the UK market in the past two years and has already experienced significant growth. Louise Meeson talks to Geoff Halpin about what makes the group so special and his plans for the future.
Zurich and Esri debate the role of geography in transforming the general insurance industry
Zurich's Graham White and Esri UK's Graham Wallace talk about geography and location in this special web seminar hosted by Anthony Gould.
Trying something new
Paul Howard
Calling in a Plummer
Derek Plummer