Opinion
Editor's comment: Anti-climaxes and last laughs
Based on the column inches of coverage generated by alternative business structures since their advent was announced, the revelation that a mere seven firms have secured such status in a full six months smacks of anticlimax.
View from the top: Civil litigation costs at a crossroads
Despite a seemingly unpredictable and punishing costs regime, the UK has remained the world's preferred location for solving disputes over the past decade.
Your say: Another layer of bureaucracy?
Much opinion has been expressed on the subject of the regulation of loss adjusters, unfortunately often by people with vested interests, says Chris Hall.
View from the top: Embracing talent
Leadership development is essential for the market's future sustained growth, says David Ross.
Comment: Selective insurer hearing
Is the insurance industry alert to the turning tide of public opinion against it, asks Tom Jones.
Editor's comment: A return to fair play needed
As football fanatics finalise viewing details for the Euro 2012 knockout stages - pubs, pints and people to share the excitement with - it's fitting that the theme of this week's big insurance issues is fair play.
Your say: The loss of loss adjusters
In the immortal words of George Harrison, "All things must pass." Loss adjusters included, says Dr Paul Greenaway.
Whiplash diagnosis: Not just a matter of opinion
Medical experts are not 'hoodwinked' by fraudulent claimants - clinical experience counts, says Donald Fowler.
View from the top: Righting wrongs in the motor market
Legislative change should require the 'non-fault' party to notify the 'at-fault' insurer simultaneously, says David McMillan.
Editor's comment: Network connections
With rumours buzzing round the market about the nature of the fall out between Aviva and Broker Network, there have been inevitable suggestions of a sign that insurers are giving further thought to the value derived from some networks.
View from the top: German PI market open for growth
Germany's nascent professional indemnity market still lags behind those of its European peers, but it has considerable growth potential, as Frederik Wulff explains.
Your say: Taking preventative action to combat stress
I read with interest the recent article, Under pressure, regarding workplace stress in the financial services sector, and fully agree with Roddy Macleod that companies must acknowledge cases and take action as soon as work-related issues of this nature…
View from the top: The French connection
London's cosmopolitan nature means it is well placed to capitalise on emerging market opportunities, says Nicolas Aubert.
Opinion: Risk on the boardroom agenda
It is up to risk managers to ensure that insurance buying is a serious strategic issue, says Paul Taylor. The Roads to Ruin report, jointly published by Airmic and Cass Business School in July last year, underlined the importance of having a full…
My best 11: Chris Hall, Questgates
Questgates managing director Chris Hall selects his Best XI for an insurance start-up. Recently deposed Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish adds a touch of class to a team, featuring a blend of insurers, brokers and claims professionals. The less said about…
Editor's comment: The best of British
The timing could hardly have been more apposite. As the Queen sat selecting outfits to commence four days of Jubilee celebrations, Hyperion was preparing to toast its very own regal rejoice: six months after news first leaked of its takeover talks with…
Your say: Voucher scheme for whiplash
Wilson Carswell, medical director at Moving Minds, speaks out in favour of a 'care not cash' approach for whiplash victims.
Editor's comment: Taking evasive action
Failure to prepare is merely preparing to fail, or so says the oft-quoted maxim. And this week has all been about UK insurance companies demonstrating this is not a trap they have any intention of falling into with regard to the continued volatility in…
View from the top: Providing a hassle-free service
Brokers and insurers that can't keep pace with the expectations uplift will lose business, says David Greaves.
Expert Opinion: Whiplash - Care not cash is answer to fraud
Independent expert doctor diagnosis of whiplash will only add cost, friction and bureaucracy, says Andrew Pemberton.
View from the top: Don't stagnate, innovate
Insurance firms need to loosen the leash and give employees the space to be creative, says Laurent Matras.
View from the top: The tide is turning, but how long for?
After five years of negative rate reductions, is genuine good news on the horizon, asks Toby Esser.
Comment: Insurers must partner with car makers to capitalise on telematics
A wait-and-see approach could cost motor brokers and insurers dear, says Ofir Eyal.
Editor's comment: Daring to be optimistic?
As the UK general insurance industry decamped to Manchester earlier this week, it found a city still gasping for breath after the closest Premier League finale since the competition's birth.