Opinion
Editor's comment: Apocalypse planning
Should there ever be a zombie apocalypse my friends, family and colleagues know that I fully expect to be the first to be picked off, equally should I ever be lost in the remote woods with a bunch of strangers and a monster on the loose I’d be the one at…
Insurance Monitor: On the back foot on business interruption
In this month's column, David Worsfold, a long-running commentator on the insurance market, explains why he fears the sector got off on the back foot on its business interruption coronavirus response, what Pandemic Re might look like and what impact the…
Trade Voice: Foil's Jennette Newman on vicarious liability
Jennette Newman, vice-president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers and partner at Clyde & Co, discusses the legal developments around vicarious liability and what recent court cases such as those involving Barclays and Morrisons mean for insurers.
Ecclesiastical's Nicholas Hartley on the broker-client relationship
In an ever-changing insurance landscape, brokers play an important role in identifying risks. For brokers, ensuring they ask their customers' the right questions will help them understand what risks they face and offer better support.
Brightside's Brendan McCafferty on how the insurance industry is adjusting in the time of coronavirus
The insurance industry is going through a difficult time, like many sectors, in full view of the court of public opinion says Brendan McCafferty CEO at Brightside.
Be Wiser's Mark Bower-Dyke on the role of insurers during the coronavirus pandemic
As Covid-19 sweeps the globe, Mark Bower-Dyke chairman at Be Wiser Insurance, explains the critical role insurers play in these challenging times and why they need to step up to the plate.
Editor's comment: Be kind
As I write this the sun is on my back, the windows are open, the first days of spring mean new flowers are poking their heads above the soil, bees are buzzing, and my cat is chasing her tail in the garden.
Insurance Monitor: Act now to start repairing the reputational damage
In this month’s column, David Worsfold, looks at insurers’ reputation as they respond to the coronavirus, at why being flexible is key and what the long-term impacts might be
My other life: Jerry Danjuma, wrestler
When not working as a property claims handler at Broadspire, Jerry Danjuma is busy training for his next wrestling show.
LV's Steve Treloar on delivering better outcomes for customers
The first quarter of 2020 has been busy for insurers but as a vital sector to the economy it is important the industry remains strong and competitive
Rising Star: Vicky Sweeney, CLS Risk Solutions
Vicky Sweeney's first encounter with underwriting came at CLS Risk Solutions while she was an international business student. She now heads the managing general agent's rights of light division.
Axa's Jon Walker on SMEs and underinsurance
An underinsured business will find it hard to recover from a claim event and the recent storms and floods show that the risks have never been so high – or the consequences so potentially devastating – as when that business is an SME.
Comment: Is 2020 the year of Parametric Insurance?
Post content director Jonathan Swift ponders whether Parametric insurance will live up to the hype of being The Next Big Thing, in the way that Blockchain has perhaps failed to.
Aviva's Andrew Morrish on protecting properties against flood damage
Storms Ciara and Dennis and the floods late last year have brought flooding into the media spotlight yet again, with hundreds of homes and businesses under water, many for the second time in recent years and according to Andrew Morrish, claims director…
Trade Voice: John Ludlow of Airmic on using the harsh market to forge closer relations with clients
John Ludlow, CEO of Airmic, argues that 2020 should be the year where insurance moves from a tripartite to roundtable relationship.
My other life: Richard Sharratt, charity founder
When not working as senior IT service delivery engineer at L&G General Insurance, Richard Sharratt raises funds to help families on their neonatal journey.
CFC's Dave Walsh on driving innovation in the insurance industry
Innovation in insurance should focus on continually challenging our processes, our technology and our people to deliver what our clients want writes Dave Walsh, CEO of CFC Underwriting.
Rising Star: Aaron Slattery, Channel Islands Adjusters
After experiencing a fire loss in his family's construction business, Aaron Slattery saw the loss adjusting process and decided to try the industry, this put him on the path to becoming the world's youngest loss adjuster at 22 last year.
RSA's John Dawe on how schemes offer an attractive growth opportunity for brokers
A bespoke insurance product for a niche group of customers gives brokers a unique selling point and according to John Dawe, partnership director at RSA it enables them to target gaps in the market, diversify their business or create a new revenue stream.
Pen Underwriting’s Tom Downey on the market-hardening challenges and opportunities for MGAs
What a difference five years makes. Back in early 2015, we had a nation blissfully ignorant of the division, disruption and economic uncertainty that would follow the 2016 referendum result, writes Tom Downey, chief underwriting officer at Pen…
Editor's comment: The lesser-spotted hard market
The world has long held a fascination with mythical beasts and the younger generation is picking up the passion with Smallfoot, Abominable and Missing Link the latest in a long line of films to encourage children to believe in the magic of the Yeti or…
Ageas' Ant Middle on why good brokers are like chameleons
Tough trading environments are not unusual but the challenges they present have led me to reflect on what differentiates successful businesses from those that flounder. And a lot can be learned from insurance brokers, writes Ant Middle chief customer…
Trade Voice: Biba CEO Steve White on the ‘dark art’ of lobbying
The CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association explains how the trade body picks the topics to lobby on and how the organisation seeks to get members’ views heard by decision makers to change the landscape.
Willis Towers Watson's George Beattie on social data and changing consumer relationships
Social media is becoming radically democratised - a macroeconomic trend that the business world is just waking up to, writes George Beattie, director of property and casualty at Willis Towers Watson.