Opinion
Your say: Insurance Fraud Register in the slow lane
I feel compelled to respond to Post’s recent article concerning the Insurance Fraud Register in the 10 April edition.
Editor's comment: A tough act to follow
As clichés about getting on in the world go, ‘it’s not what you know, it’s who you know’ is about as well-worn as it gets.
Trade Voice: A code of ethics is a must for all
We hear a lot about standards within the UK insurance market, some of it from broking representatives.
North of the Border: Outdoor fall case dismissed
Judge finds occupier has no duty in Leonard v Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority.
C-Suite – Insurer: Never mind the silos
Collaboration within companies needs to take on a more punk attitude to provide innovation.
C Suite - Broker: Universality challenge
The basic principle that underpins insurance is that of pooling of risk.
C-Suite Europe: Insurers and banks - an important distinction
You will be familiar with the expression: "If it looks like a duck, swims like duck, and quacks like duck, it probably IS a duck."
Editor's Comment: FCA finds itself in the crosshairs
It hasn’t taken long for the hunter to become the hunted and, with insurers smelling blood, the Financial Conduct Authority finds itself in the awkward position of being forced to account for its own actions.
Fraud Focus: A new tool to tackle fraud
Deferred Prosecution Agreements have long been a construct of US law, but since 24 February they are also now possible in England and Wales. So, what are DPAs, and are they relevant to insurance fraud?
C-Suite – MGA: How to keep stakeholders satisfied
The job of the MGA, a skilled balancing act of keeping various stakeholders happy, is not to be sniffed at.
C-Suite - Insurer: Why flood investment is needed
Flooding in the UK has highlighted the importance of a swift response to customers in need.
C-Suite - Broker: Time to attract young talent
Following the Chartered Insurance Institute’s skills shortage research late last year, the industry seems to be taking positive strides to increase the mix of skills within the sector.
C-Suite: Empowering young Asian professionals
A senior Indonesian insurance broker reflects on how companies in the Asian insurance sector can help attract, retain and develop the best young graduates.
Editor's comment: Handle whiplash issue with care
There are some life lessons that are easily learnt and rarely forgotten. For example, putting your head in a lion’s mouth is not advisable, and jumping off a cliff might hurt a bit if you’re not attached to a parachute or hang glider or if you’re not…
C-Suite: Broker: Staff health catching up with safety
Health and safety gets a bad rap at times, and when it does so the focus is nearly always on the safety half of the equation and its regulations.
C-Suite: Insurer: The wait for change goes on
The collective reputation of the industry is at stake as changes for the better are hampered
Editor's Comment: Scrutinisers under the spotlight
Insurers have long been used to proving their worth and providing their stakeholders with a healthy return on investment, but this week this particular spotlight turned on their regulators.
Voice of the Future: Matthew Jones
Post talks to talented newcomers about what attracted them to insurance. This week it's the turn of Matthew Jones, business development manager, Swiss Re.
North of the Border: Fatal accident claim awards rise
In England, the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 allows the spouse of a deceased to recover a fixed amount, currently £12 980.
Trade Voice: Floods are a chance to prove ourselves
Joined-up thinking and a collaborative approach to assisting families and businesses affected by this winter’s floods has been a point of interest.
C-Suite – Insurer: Continually adapting K&R
With criminals devising ever more sophisticated ways to extort money from victims, kidnap and ransom insurance is continually having to adapt.
C-Suite: Preparing for ASEAN 2015
By the end of 2015, the ASEAN will be united in a common regional market, the ASEAN Economic Community. This will present great opportunities but countries need to be fully prepared.
Editor's comment: Joining forces to finish the race
Brokers and insurers could be described as having a love-hate relationship – like Roadrunner and Wile E Coyote.
Your Say: Using our weaknesses
Nobody following the Financial Conduct Authority’s review of add‑ons would have needed to cross the proverbial gypsy’s palm with silver to gain prior knowledge of the nature and scope of the proposed remedies.