Opinion
Postscript - 30 years ago: Broking redundancies highly likely
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
View from the top: Bringing back confidence
"Confidence, the massive importance of confidence. Once that's gone and nobody wants to trade with you, there's no way back," observed Tony Lomas a partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and a Lehman Brothers administrator, at the height of the financial…
Postbox: New school
Further to Penny Black's observations on my career change, it is interesting to compare the two environments, old and new — one lively and dynamic, full of people striving to reach their potential, the other distinctly less so. Can you guess which is…
Post Europe View from the Top: The impact of the financial crisis on the Spanish D&O insurance sector
The financial crisis and the resulting economic complications in Spain have caused a sharp increase in the number of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies taken out.
View from the Top: The impact of the financial crisis on the Spanish D&O insurance sector
The financial crisis and the resulting economic complications in Spain have caused a sharp increase in the number of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies taken out.
Postscript – 30 years ago: Lloyd’s waits on computer lease figures
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Postbox - Arag: Lord Young's missed opportunities
Lord Young's comments on compensation culture continue to baffle many in the industry as well as the public who stand to be affected by changes to the civil justice system.
View from the top: Kick start from Solvency II
For an increasing number of people in the UK general insurance industry, Solvency II is already a significant issue.
Postscript – 5 years ago: Allianz loses out on World Cup exposure
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news as this article from 5 years ago reveals.
Postscript – 10 years ago: Xchanging in Lloyd’s and IUA tie-up
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight form ten years ago reveals.
Penny Black's insurance week
As one is aware the insurance industry calendar is littered with sporting events that provide an opportunity for some healthy competition and a little refreshment. But in Penny's humble opinion last week's glittering event punched above the rest.
Post Europe, View from the Top: Getting wet feet is not enough
The events of summer 2010 made all too evident the dramatic consequences that global warming can have: the heat wave in Russia and the monsoon rains in Pakistan are extreme events that take place only very rarely.
View from the Top: Getting wet feet is not enough
The events of summer 2010 made all too evident the dramatic consequences that global warming can have: the heat wave in Russia and the monsoon rains in Pakistan are extreme events that take place only very rarely.
Postbox: MGAA invitation
The Managing General Agents' Association is delighted with the response to its letter to potential members, but there is still room for more attendees at the first meeting.
Postscript - 30 years ago: V&G debacle still haunting industry
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Postscript - 10 years ago: QBE hints at relocation to London
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Postbox: Survey gives adjusters food for thought
May I congratulate Insurance 360 and its principal, Peter Joy, on his article, 'The loss leaders'
Penny Black's insurance week
It seems that while Andy Homer's son Oliver decided to follow him into the same market, their shared passions do not coincide when it comes to football.
Postscript - Five years ago: Poor bumper design costing £250m a year
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Postbox: Insurance is innovative
It has been interesting to read the comments that have come out of this year's British Insurance Summit event —especially the opinions relating to the insurance sector and its inability to attract the best recruits. These ideas have also been echoed in…
Post Europe View from the Top: Faster, further and more safely
For insurers, the attractions of article 41 of 8th European Company Law Directive may not be immediately obvious, but I believe they will benefit from it as underwriters and as investors.
View from the Top: Faster, further and more safely
For insurers, the attractions of article 41 of 8th European Company Law Directive may not be immediately obvious, but I believe they will benefit from it as underwriters and as investors.
View From The Top: Tackling under-insurance
We all realise that under-insurance of commercial property and related business interruption cover is a serious, long-running issue in our industry.
Penny black's insurance week
If any of Penny's loyal readers were wondering what happened to former Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance boss Trevor Brittain then ponder no more.