Opinion
MPs need to understand complexities
While I support some of the comments made by the MP for Tewkesbury in the recent article (Post, 10 J...
Reviewing the situation
The comment by the managing director of Continuum in regard to "reviewing growth" raises questions a...
2008: More of the same, or major upheaval?
As with any new year it is always interesting to read the early industry predictions and it is no su...
From trash to treasure
As readers of my previous contributions to View from the Top may recall, I regard positively managin...
Aviva needs to make 'key' decision
Having personally visited a number of Aviva's Indian service centres, one thing that was evident was...
The big credit crisis chill
In the final weeks of 2007, as temperatures drop, global markets are still feeling the chill of the ...
A year of highs and lows
It is hard to believe that my first year back in insurance is almost coming to a close. It is a year...
Better the consolidator you know than don't
Towergate's acquisition of The Broker Network continues to be a hot topic of conversation across the...
No reason to sell out
Before the Financial Services Authority took over from the General Insurance Standards Council, folk...
THB/PWS: first of many?
The news that THB and PWS are in merger discussions should come as no surprise to those close to the...
Lessons from school
Like many parents following receipt of the 11plus results I am now choosing a school for my daughter...
Vital to review FSCS plans
In our response to the HM Treasury discussion paper, Banking Reform Protecting Depositors, the Insti...
Head for the hills!
Dear friend, Oh what a brilliant year we've had and what a soft market we have created for ourselve...
Rate expectations
Claims inflation
A close eye on property
Commercial property
AIG + NIG = natural fit?
Having been linked with a bid for Royal and Sun Alliance for the best of part of a decade, it is int...
North of the Border: fines for loss of court time may be a judicial own goal
It is a long established principle that an award of expenses follows success. And after a recent dec...
Brokers are being left in the regulatory firing line
Although changes are to be introduced to the insurance conduct of business rules next month, it stri...
Time to wipe away windscreen hassles
When are insurers going to learn the difference between real windscreen repairers and trusting the c...
Norwich Union plan may still have a catch
Regarding the story last week 'NU to pour millions into 'bank' to help brokers fend off buyers' (Pos...
Make the customer central in insurance law
As you may be aware, the Law Commission has recently been consulting with the Association of British...
Insurers' investment strategies - When it comes to the crunch
With focus turning to how insurers can boost their financial health, David Lomas highlights the value of a diverse investment strategy
Risk appetite back on menu
With the news that up to five insurer start ups are seeking capital funding to launch into the domes...
Fire-proof school system
After a decade of lobbying, we welcome new guidance launched this week by schools minister Jim Knigh...