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This week: The wait is over
The wait began in 2017, and many of us felt that the agonising limbo might never end. But after two and a half years, the wait is finally over. That’s right: Kesha’s new album is out today.
Blog: 2020 – a year of tipping points
2020 could prove to be a year of significant risk tipping points for insurers, many of them driven by fast-paced political and cultural change says Simon Laird, global head of insurance at RPC.
Blog: Opioid epidemic - The pain persists
Britain is in danger of replicating the painkiller epidemic that has ravaged the US. Dorothy Flower, partner, and Emma Kislingbury, associate at RPC, explore how this might impact pharmaceutical companies, medical practitioners, healthcare providers, and…
Number of insurtech patents has doubled in the last five years
The insurtech sector continues to grow, with a 40% increase in the number of insurance-related patents, research found.
Analysis: Intellectual property: Creative cover
The significance of intellectual property risks has not translated into a large demand for IP insurance policies - yet
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2017 were unveiled in Singapore last night at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2017 were unveiled in Singapore last night at the Marina Mandarin hotel.
Insurers prepare to tackle grey areas of GDPR as consultation opens
Concerns have been raised in the industry over grey areas regarding the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Ransomware attacks account for 25% of all hacks across UK businesses
Ransomware hacks now account for 25% of cyber attacks in the UK, according to research.
Data breaches reported by insurance companies doubles in the last year
The number of data breaches reported to the Information Commissioner’s office by financial service companies has risen by 23%.
Dive In to delve into the 'Diversity Dividend'
The 'Diversity Dividend' is the theme of the third edition of the Dive In festival taking place in September.
Insurance law firms 'dramatically' losing business
Law firms are seeing a ‘dramatic’ fall in business as a result of changes to the way the insurers they support operate.
Post Webinar: Raising standards in Hong Kong insurance
Register for free for an upcoming webinar on Culture, Talent and Values in Hong Kong insurance.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: The winners
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 were announced on 8 September in Singapore.
AAIS to release new rules filings for drone insurance cover
American Association of Insurance Services has released new filings of Unmanned Aircraft Liability Coverage forms and rules this week, in response to consumer demand for coverage for drones.
Specialist drone insurance set to take off says RPC
The fast-paced growth of the UK's commercial drone market is increasing demand for specialist drone insurance, according to law firm RPC.
RPC Consulting opens Paris office
RPC Consulting, the consulting arm of law firm RPC, has appointed former founding partner of EMB France Stéphane Chappellier to head up its new Paris office.
Claims Club Asia: Cyber risks on the agenda
At the final Claims Club Asia of 2015 in Hong Kong, an audience of claims professionals heard from experts on cyber risks.
Claims Awards Asia 2015: the winners
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia 2015 were announced on 10 September at the Regent Hotel, Singapore.