Opinion
Europe C-Suite: Time to tune up D&O policies in Spain
How will the Spanish Companies Act affect companies' liability risks - especially when it comes to board members and corporate officers?
Editor's comment: A very expensive meal
While the Swiss are well known for their wealth and their thriftiness, the London and UK insurance market is probably the worst place to attempt to keep a secret.
Fraud focus: A glimpse into the present
A recent National Crime Agency report indicated the latest key organised crime trends. Jamie Taylor explains.
C-Suite - MGA: Facing up to more Greek tragedies
If the Greek debt crisis leads to the failure of the euro, the industry may face a new set of risks.
C-Suite - Insurer: Keeping everyone smiling
Innovation is key to giving the customers what they need, while also keeping regulators happy.
Editor's comment: Travel without fear
Last week, the world was stunned by the atrocities that took place in the holiday resort of Sousse in Tunisia, where 38 innocent tourists – mainly from the UK – and some locals were gunned down by an Islamic State terrorist while enjoying themselves on…
Trade Voice: Innovation: evolution or revolution?
A fresh approach is needed to tackle change, one that involves greater collaboration, says
C-Suite - Insurer: Making customers feel loved
A strong relationship between brand and customer is key to future success, says Gary Duggan.
C-Suite - Insurer: Driverless cars gathering pace
The barriers preventing widescale adoption of autonomous vehicles are slowly being broken through, says Kenny Leitch.
Editor's comment: Learn your motoring history
The motor insurance market as a whole has reportedly failed to make an operating profit since 1994, despite some isolated pockets of success. Some analysts, such as EY, predicted an increase of around 2% in motor rates this year – which will end the 13%…
Asia C-Suite: Expectations of China's growing middle class
Increased prosperity in China is seeing greater demands for improvements in the local health insurance sector writes Martin Garcia.
Technology: A brighter future
The insurance industry can learn a few lessons from the recent London Technology Week Festival, particularly in terms of driving company engagement.
Fraud focus: Insurers beware of a red card
It has been a remarkable few weeks as events in Zurich have unfolded, says Jamie Taylor.
North of the Border: Lifting the bar on abuse claims
Removing the three-year time limit could see previously rejected child abuse claims being revived, says David Pollok.
C-Suite - Insurer: Beware the rise of the machines
The Internet of Things presents opportunities for business, but brings with it questions of liability, says Jacqueline McNamee.
Editor's Comment: Heeding the warning shot
Following the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent thematic review into delegated authorities, compliance experts have cautioned this is a warning shot across the bow.
C-Suite Broker: Just a little respect
The industry already provides excellent service, but joined-up thinking will lead to mutual respect, says Francois Xavier Boisseau.
Asia C-Suite: Insuring the Alibabas of tomorrow
Prioritising flexible cover for SMEs in Asia-Pacific will help drive economic growth and innovation in the region argues Zurich's Stuart Spencer.
C-Suite: Striving for success
Succeeding in business requires more than just talent – you need a good team around you, says Bluefin CEO Robert Organ.
Editor's Comment: The biggest risks
Next week the great and the good of the risk management sector will gather in Liverpool to raise the profile of risk and discuss the pressing issues for the market, ultimately, looking to the insurance industry for help solving them.
C-Suite - MGA: Jumping the fence
After moving from an insurer to an MGA, what is the view like on the other side of the fence?
C-Suite - Broker: Who wants to be a broker?
Are we doing enough to attract the very best people into the profession?
C-Suite - Insurer: Pulling in the same direction
We all need to work together to provide clarity and give clients a fairer deal, says Amanda Doran, head of commercial combined, QBE.
Editor's comment: The broking merry-go-round
So far, 2015 has been a year of broking management merry-go-rounds – we’ve seen big names like David Ross move from Arthur J Gallagher to Towergate, while broking investors Peter Cullum and Andy Homer have cut ties with Towergate to go their separate…