Opinion
Editor's comment: Keeping cool in a crisis
In one sense it is heartening to witness the global insurance industry’s calm and confident composure in the wake of 'superstorm' Sandy.
Europe's climate change risks in the spotlight
Natural catastrophes and disasters are an important area of research and development in the insurance world, says BrokersLink's Paul Bitner.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
View from the top: The changing face of risk
A recent Europe-wide survey of risk managers identified the top issues keeping board members at major corporations awake at night, says Nigel Bamber.
View from the top: Risk ready for Rio
With London 2012 behind us, Rio 2016 offers another sensational showcase for global risk management, says David Ross.
Asia View from the Top: Are we ready for a perfect storm in China?
The recent development trend in the insurance market in China has generated new challenges for the insurance market. But by no exaggeration, it could be a 'perfect storm' to reshape the industry.
Your say: Promoting active engagement
The insurance industry needs to wise up to the power of the brand, says Hannah Squirrell.
Your say: Flood clarity is a priority
Aidan Kerr answers accusations that the ABI is failing to "nail its colours to the mast" over a replacement for the Statement of Principles.
View from the top: Customers in control
The advent of social media is challenging the way the industry does business, says Steve Treloar.
Editor's comment: In the line of fire and flood
Industry reaction to surge events is never far from the debating arena when it comes to learning lessons from catastrophic floods or fires, and loss adjusters frequently find themselves in the line of fire.
Asia View from the Top: The Labuan initiative
Asian regulators are signalling a change in the weather on the way to establishing new, enhanced levels of professional practice across the region.
View from the top: The triumvirate of trust
Reservation of rights does little to reassure the customer that their insurer will honour its promise, says Nicolas Aubert.
Your say: Telematics drives fair assessment
The current insurance market is not working well for motorists and is at risk of pricing drivers out of the market, says Linden Holliday.
The gender neutrality countdown
As Europe counts down to the enforcement of the gender neutrality ruling, Neil Davies asks how prepared insurers and consumers really are.
View from the top: Rooting out the rogues
As scrutiny of the market deepens, bad apples in the industry must be tackled from within, says Mark Cliff.
Editor's comment: Motor madness drives on
Love it or hate it, the UK private car insurance market grabs all the industry's political airtime outside floods and hurricanes.
View from the top: Opportunity continues to knock
Towergate is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month, leading Mark Hodges to think about how much the industry has changed in the firm's corporate lifetime.
View from the top: The global solution
Insurers, brokers and clients must work together to meet the compliance demands of a global market, says Barbara Chandler.
View from the top: Winning the war on fraud?
Despite notable successes, fraudsters continue to find new ways to pick insurers' pockets, says Laurent Matras.
Your say: Race to the bottom
Merlin's slide into administration raises a number of issues that our industry must address, says Martin Carway.
View from the top: Maintaining momentum
After the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the industry must capture the spirit of change, says Toby Esser.
North of the border: Putting plaques into practice
Pleural plaques are, of course, compensable in Scotland once again, says Toni Ashby.
Editor's comment: Wedding bells are ringing
Direct Line Group's confirmation on Friday of the intentions to make an honest woman of itself, by declaring its intention to formally proceed with an IPO suitor, has certainly injected a little feverish anticipation into the UK insurance market.
Europe View from the top: Putting customer experience on the agenda
Interactions between insurers and their customers are far more transparent than they used to be, says Mike Holliday-Williams.