Opinion
Allianz's Jon Dye on taking a cautious approach to autonomous vehicles
National newspapers ran a story recently on autonomous driving based on research from the University of Michigan. The academics claimed that British drivers would trust autonomous vehicles less than drivers from other countries.
Brexit raises health and safety law questions
Some health and safety rules might come under review after Brexit but excessive deregulation could have an impact on fatalities and insurance premiums.
Perkins Slade's Richard Doubleday on insuring the future Team GB
As an avid armchair sports fan I spent most August evenings sitting on the edge of said chair cheering Team GB on as they ran, swam, pedalled and penalty shuffled their way to a record 67 medals.
Lloyds' Bill Cooper on why M&A is looking more attractive despite Brexit
As the dust settles on the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, some of the initial predictions about the impact of 'Brexit’ on mergers and acquisitions activity in the insurance market appear unfounded.
Brodies' Elena Fry on why legislation could open the door to a new category of child abuse legacy claims
On 6 September 2016, the Scottish government announced its legislative programme for 2016/17.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2016
How have the top 100 insurers fared over the past year? What have been the highs and lows faced by the market?
Editor's Comment: What would AI make of insurance?
At a recent Claims Club meeting I was introduced to IBM’s Watson, an artificial intelligence technology platform that uses natural language processing and machine learning to reveal insights from large amounts of unstructured data, and it got me thinking.
The Hanjin insolvency and its insurance implications for the logistics market
Four weeks into the insolvency of Hanjin Shipping, the movement of billions of dollars of container cargoes on board Hanjin vessels, or stuck in port container yards, remains in limbo while the logistics chain - traders, freight forwarders and carriers -…
Zurich's David Roberts on why risk never sleeps
Interconnected threats call for new skills beyond insurance procurement
Why the government's proposed limitations and banning of whiplash are a mistake
Headlines continue to scream out - compensation culture, crash-for-cash, ambulance-chasing lawyers.
Brightside's Mark Cliff on how apprenticeships will help UK insurance retain its world-class position
Brightside launched its first apprenticeships programme in September this year. Four bright young students from the Bristol area have signed on for a one-year course, where they will aim to achieve Chartered Insurance Institute status and complete an NVQ…
Liberty's Kadidja Sinz on why opportunity, not politics, is keeping Europe front of mind
Opportunity, not politics, has kept Europe front of mind for most businesses in 2016 as many companies are increasingly multi-national and have offices and ambitions across the continent.
Fair presentation for MGAs important for Insurance Act
The issue of transparency was a discussion point at the Managing General Agent's Association annual conference in July. As a watch word for the industry, it can, of course, mean different things to different people.
XL Catlin's Simon Cook on the role of reinsurers in cyber
Data breaches, ransomware attacks and social media scams are all making the headlines and are the stuff of nightmares for risk managers. It’s not surprising then that the insurance industry has been occupied with trying to develop solutions that respond…
Rising Star: Mike Boast, Smithers Purslow
Mike Boast joined structural engineers and chartered building surveyors straight from Nottingham Trent University.
Editor's comment: Fire lessons
Humphrey the golden hamster, our most recent literary favourite, has just taught my son to ‘stop, drop and roll’ if he ever finds his clothes on fire, which has led to many impromptu practices at various locations… just in case.
Legal: How technology assists concussion in rugby
Rugby players and coaches are now beginning to talk more openly and honestly about concussions suffered on the training ground or during matches. Concussion is no longer a badge of honour or an unspoken truth.
Esure's Stuart Vann on why whiplash reforms need to stay on the government agenda
With parliamentarians heading back to work in the next couple of weeks and the Brexit decision two months behind us, attention now needs to turn to the deliverables the government signed up to in advance of the referendum and the subsequent change of…
Europe: Aspiro ruling could increase VAT costs for outsourced services
Every so often a case emerges that threatens significant change to the insurance industry. The recent European Court of Justice decision in the case of Aspiro, a Polish claims handing company, has done just that.
UK GI's Karen Beales on the push for diversity
Saatchi & Saatchi chairman Kevin Roberts has found himself in hot water, following his remark that ‘women lack vertical ambition, preferring circular ambition to achieve happiness’.
Europe: French risk landscape sees growing threats
French businesses expect the threat environment to become more difficult to navigate in the near term.
Jelf's Phil Barton on why insurers must embrace diversity to thrive
The insurance industry has reached a critical moment: either we evolve and innovate to keep up with the pace of technological and social change, or we risk losing our relevance to clients.
Axa's David Williams on the unbearable intrusion of CMCs
With two-thirds of the population cold-called on a weekly basis, it’s time to take action
Europe: Measuring the cost of liquidity under Solvency II: fund or deposit?
Liquidity funds have been receiving increased attention from insurance companies. Indeed, some banks in developed markets are reducing their appetite for short-dated funding from non-bank financial institutions.