Opinion
View from the Top: Understanding risk is crucial
The volatile economy, supply chain interdependency and the voracious appetite of regulators and politicians mean today’s organisations face very different risks to their predecessors.
View from the Top: Desperate measures
Brokers are engaging in some unwise practices as they struggle to cope in the difficult climate, says Dave Smith.
Claims Club Asia: Finding the perfect approach
Ahead of the inaugural meeting on 23 May in Hong Kong of the Claims Club Asia, Willis's Neil Thomas, one of the Claims Club Asia advisory board members reflects on a recent claims resolution.
Risk Management: Adapt to survive
Professional buyers and the market that serves them have a shared interest in keeping corporate insurance relevant, yet changing circumstances are threatening its role and value.
Editor's comment: Industry image problem enduring
Insurers face an uphill battle in trying to improve their public image at the best of times, and the latest round of job cuts and news of redundancy term changes at insurance giant Aviva will do nothing to help their cause.
Asia View from the Top: Nurturing and attracting talent
Michael Duncan, specialty CEO of Asia and Middle East, RSA explains the extreme importance of managing the talent gap in Asia.
View From the Top: MGAs still have some growing up to do
Like many of my colleagues in the industry, my perception of managing general agents used to be narrow. However, in 2012, after a 25-year career with major global insurers including Zurich and AIG, I joined one.
View from the Top: Eco plans must pass litmus test
Environmentally friendly buildings can cut down on CO2 emissions but at what cost?
North of Border: Golf swing sees liability fall to club
On 10 August 2007 Anthony Phee was playing golf with three friends on the Niddry Castle course.
Career development: Giving praise is the key to boosting performance in the workplace
With Solvency II, rising strength in the aggregator market and twin peak regulators, the insurance market is awash with change and uncertainty.
Your say: The warm weather is a damb squib
A slight rise in temperature and drier conditions has done little to ease pressure on claims staff who continue to deal with large numbers of claims flowing from the heavy rainfalls of 2012.
Asia View from the Top: Regulating consumer protection
Martin Noble, senior manager, insurance, Financial Services Regulatory Center of Excellence, Asia Pacific, KPMG, discusses how consumer protection regulation could be a distribution game changer in Asia.
Editor's comment: Border control
As a UK passport holder I am welcome to roam Europe at will and take in the sights, scenes and delights.
View from the Top: The end of boom and bust
I was recently thinking that I may never see another overall hard market cycle in my lifetime and we have speculated here that new forms of investment and rapid capital deployment could have a major impact on the market if more consistently applied.
View from the Top: Protect young drivers now
We need a combative strategy to reduce the risk of catastrophic accidents, says Tom Woolgrove, managing director of personal lines, Direct Line Group.
Expert Analysis: Making changes
Price comparison sites are making changes to the way they operate, embracing telematics and moving into new product lines.
Leader: A fresh start
So, spring has sprung; daffodils are in bloom, chicks and lambs are being born and even the insurance industry is seeing some stirrings of green shoots – even if the weather doesn’t quite agree.
Scottish Future: Extending damages time
Insurers north of the border may soon be having to keep claims on their books for much longer, says Laura Brain.
View from the Top: Take risks on bright young things
My two-year-old can’t talk yet, but he can give me a tutorial on the use of my iPad. There is more to this statement than a reflection on my ability to use handheld computers.
Website review: More Than’s site less than adequate
Loading times of up to 14 seconds contribute to site’s low score, says Gomez.
View from the Top: The human touch
Technology is changing the face of underwriting, but it musn’t be at the cost of traditional expertise, says David Williams.
Your say: Reforms do not go far enough
I would like to respond to the Your Say comments 'Stop harassing injured victims' and 'It's no long neck and neck' which appear in Post on 4 April 2013.
Leader: Beyond a joke
“It is understood European decision makers are poised to broaden the scope of the Gender Directive – which has also impacted the setting of premiums in the life and annuities markets – to cover cats and dogs.”
View from the Top: Biting the hand that feeds
It is only for internal reasons that large insurers are currently paring back underwriting autonomy from local underwriters and the regions.