Opinion
View from the Top: Telematics is not the Holy Grail
Experience in the US does not bode well for quick-win motor insurance expectations in the UK
The truth about telematics?
It is no secret that even those with the most tenuous link to the UK motor insurance market are obsessed with telematics – and the panacea it promises to all. You only have to flick through the pages of this week’s Post to back that up.
View from the Top: Winds of change in the power industry
Germany's policy shift towards renewable energies has been a tremendous boost to wind-farm prospects.
Your say: Specialists have their place
Dr Greenaway's opinion is a valid argument: where loss adjusters come into their own is as specialists, providing insurers with an independent professional and technical skill set that insurers do not possess.
Your say: Offensive assault allegation
I enjoy engaging in discussion with Tom Jones, verbally and through the pages of Post. But I was surprised by his implied suggestion that we have compared deafness claims to whiplash.
Comment: New framework for civil juries
A bench of five judges in the first division of the Inner House of the Court of Session has radically altered the way in which future civil jury trials will be conducted in Scotland, says David Di Paola.
Your say: An unedifying campaign by insurers
How can Aviva UK GI chief executive David McMillan say it would be a positive move to cut and cap an injured person's damages, asks Karl Tonks.
View from the top: Call for creative collaboration
As priorities for business change, insurers must make sure they do not become irrelevant, says Andrew Horton.
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…