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Statistics in the frame

Government and private sector statistics are a valuable source of information on the UK's social trends including crime, health and demographics. Peter Falush analyses the trends behind the latest statistics.

Adjusting to a new crop of risks

With many farmers diversifying to survive, the types of risks are changing. However, the need for experienced, specialised adjusters remains paramount for agricultural insurers, says David Fanning.

Appointment at Miller

Richard Essex has joined Miller's retail operation based in Beckenham, after 10 years working at Ha...

Mountains out of molehills?

As the compensation culture continues to take hold in the UK, with more and more minor incidents being converted into claims, Hugo Cranmore looks to the US and asks how far down the 'blame and claim' line the UK is likely to follow.

A jolt for whiplash claims

Whiplash is costing insurers dear, with about eight in 10 of all motor personal injury claims relating to the condition. Many are realising that speed and appropriateness of treatment response is vital to keep payouts down - and can also help weed out…

Feeling the heat

The pressure has been building on the critical illness market as advances in medical science have increased the costs of supplying cover. Jonathan Swift says after a long period with little innovation it is time this sector became a hotbed of activity.

On public display

Inheritance tax can be costly, but for owners of fine art willing to share their masterpieces with the general public, there are alternatives to shelling out. Veronica Cowan explains the insurance implications.

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