Opinion
Editor's comment: Fire lessons
Humphrey the golden hamster, our most recent literary favourite, has just taught my son to ‘stop, drop and roll’ if he ever finds his clothes on fire, which has led to many impromptu practices at various locations… just in case.
Legal: How technology assists concussion in rugby
Rugby players and coaches are now beginning to talk more openly and honestly about concussions suffered on the training ground or during matches. Concussion is no longer a badge of honour or an unspoken truth.
Esure's Stuart Vann on why whiplash reforms need to stay on the government agenda
With parliamentarians heading back to work in the next couple of weeks and the Brexit decision two months behind us, attention now needs to turn to the deliverables the government signed up to in advance of the referendum and the subsequent change of…
Europe: Aspiro ruling could increase VAT costs for outsourced services
Every so often a case emerges that threatens significant change to the insurance industry. The recent European Court of Justice decision in the case of Aspiro, a Polish claims handing company, has done just that.
UK GI's Karen Beales on the push for diversity
Saatchi & Saatchi chairman Kevin Roberts has found himself in hot water, following his remark that ‘women lack vertical ambition, preferring circular ambition to achieve happiness’.
Europe: French risk landscape sees growing threats
French businesses expect the threat environment to become more difficult to navigate in the near term.
Jelf's Phil Barton on why insurers must embrace diversity to thrive
The insurance industry has reached a critical moment: either we evolve and innovate to keep up with the pace of technological and social change, or we risk losing our relevance to clients.
Axa's David Williams on the unbearable intrusion of CMCs
With two-thirds of the population cold-called on a weekly basis, it’s time to take action
Europe: Measuring the cost of liquidity under Solvency II: fund or deposit?
Liquidity funds have been receiving increased attention from insurance companies. Indeed, some banks in developed markets are reducing their appetite for short-dated funding from non-bank financial institutions.
Covéa's Simon Cooter on pulling talent into insurance
When I think of my peers (at least those in my age group) working for insurers and brokers today, a surprisingly large number of us gained our insurance grounding in the late 1980s and early 1990s on one of the outstanding training schemes offered by the…
Brodies' Elena Fry on the Apologies (Scotland) Act
The Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016 has caused some discussion north of the border, as insurers and policyholders consider how the Act will impact upon civil claims in Scotland.
Legal: The cost-benefit of emerging rehabilitation technologies
The disability market is benefiting from an expanding range of innovative equipment, fuelled by a combination of technological advances and by crossover into the civilian sector from military aftercare of combat veterans.
Europe: Reinsurance trends in 2016 and beyond
Reinsurance and global risks are by nature linked, since the reinsurance business is all about risk. To better understand reinsurance trends a look at the global risk landscape is required.
Director of Content’s Comment: Are beards a threat to insurtech?
I recently sat down with the ‘poster girl for diversity’ Inga Beale for this month’s cover interview. The Lloyd’s CEO covered a lot of ground, including the topic for which she has become a figurehead, as well as the modernisation of Lloyd’s – two…
Asia C-Suite: Singapore's timely cyber action
Gavin Hayes, head of Asia-Pacific at Beazley, welcomes the Singapore government's attempts to clampdown on cyber risks.
Hiscox's Ross Dingwall on the value of relationships
Ross Dingwall, managing director of the Broker Channel for Hiscox UK and Ireland explains why, in a digital world, relationships still count
Trade Voice: Biba's Steve White on how the times they are a changin'
It is in turbulent times that trade bodies can prove must helpful.
Evolution's Paul Upton on making human intervention as smart as possible
Paul Upton, CEO of Evolution Underwriting, asks if man and machine can ever work in perfect harmony
Europe: The run-off opportunity
The $250bn (£175bn) European insurance run-off market is now big business.
Aviva's Simon Warsop on flood resilience
Simon Warsop, chief underwriting officer for Aviva’s personal lines business, talks about recent flood debates and what action is needed now to protect homes and businesses next winter.
Junction's Ali Crossley on why connectivity is the future
Ali Crossley, customer director at BGL Group's Junction says connectivity is happening right now and it's only a matter of time before application in homes is commonplace.
Europe: Getting ready for the General Data Protection Regulation
Insurers have two years to adapt to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, at least until the timetable and details of Brexit are clarified.
Editor's comment: Insurers have a major part to play
Speaking to Association of British Insurers’ members at his outgoing dinner last month, chairman Paul Evans said the organisation had never been “more relevant to its members” and “the work, focus and voice of the ABI is directed by its members, for its…