Opinion
Editor's comment: Can’t we all just get along?
A mother’s word is often law. Both sides of whatever argument are heard, and then a ruling is made. Brief mutterings may ensue but these are quickly quashed and life goes on, hopefully in a more peaceful manner.
Penny Black's insurance week
It appears reports of the death of romance may have been overstated – that is, if the take-up of Arag’s divorce cover is anything to go by.
Website review: Poor speeds leave users Confused
Confused’s travel insurance website was found wanting after Compuware tested its landing page between 19 January and 21 February using its Gomez performance benchmark.
View from the Top: Because we’re worth it
Forget the naysayers, brokers play a crucial role in the relationship between insurers and policyholders, says David Ross.
View from The Top: We’re poised to resist this horseplay
The horsemeat scandal has thrust the issues surrounding supply chains back into the spotlight.
View from the Top: There may be trouble ahead
A catalogue of natural disasters in recent times have been pushing our industry’s bottle to the brink, says Peter Hubbard.
Penny speed meets... Martin Shaw, chief executive, AFM
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Your say: Scrap metal dealers: scourge of insurers; future of society
While parliament is yet to agree the scope and specifics of the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill, what is certain is the scrap metal industry is facing tighter controls than ever before.
Your say: Investing in claims at the front end
The insurance industry has long since recognised that costs - and not necessarily damages - are the biggest thorn in its side, hence the campaigning against and efforts to combat disproportionate solicitor’s costs.
European M&A opportunities
A range of dynamics influenced mergers and acquisition activity across the CEE in 2012 but as Leonid Zubarev explains the CEE region remains attractive to investors.
Editor's comment: Stop me if you’ve heard this one...
“I know a song that will get on your nerves, get on your nerves, get on your...”
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny has been inspired to begin training after being treated to an evening of Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall courtesy of BGL Group.
North of the Border: The same rules of privilege apply
The extent of legal professional privilege was at issue when the Supreme Court considered the appeal in Prudential v Special Commissioner [2013].
View from the Top: Take a note out of Beefy’s book
The consumer benefits most when motor insurers work together, says Ian Currie, UK motor and injury claims director at RSA.
Europe View from the Top: Testing times for European real estate
It goes without saying that the financial crisis has had an adverse and enduring effect on the global economy.
Editor's comment: Welcome to Scotland
While Scotland is keen to encourage visitors by promoting its major selling points — such as the beautiful highland scenery, Edinburgh castle, the home of golf in St Andrews and the history of quality whisky making — it should beware of introducing a…
Penny Black's Insurance week
Not content with becoming a You Tube sensation for his dance moves, LV's general insurance chief operating officer Peter Horton has decided that he would also like to dominate the world of fashion.
Scottish powers already affect industry
The independence debate has been dominating headlines in Scotland, but insurers should keep in mind that the Scottish Parliament already enjoys significant power over issues that are relevant to their business.
Be prepared for move to IFRS
Unlisted insurers and Lloyd’s syndicates need to prepare for a move to IFRS.
View from the Top: MGAs enter the mainstream
Brokers and insurers will need to be transparent to thrive, says Stuart Reid, chief executive, Bluefin.
View from the Top: Better together
Co-operation in the pursuit of common goals will make us all stronger, says Nicolas Aubert, managing director, AIG UK.
Penny speed meets... Edward Shropshire, managing director, Aquarium Software
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed…
Financing the growing costs of disasters
Reto Schnarwiler, head of global partnerships for Swiss Re, Americas and EMEA says that a lack of insurance and the growing costs of disasters are hitting individuals and governments hard. He explores how government partnerships with insurers can help…
View from the top: Fighting our corner
The industry must draw more attention to its positive achievements in light of bad press, says Andy Watson, chief executive, Ageas UK.