Post - 2009-10-22
Articles in this issue
Getting inside the mind of claims managers
Post recently surveyed its well-respected database of general insurance company claims managers into the motor and property sector supply chain. Anthony Gould provides a glimpse into the report's top line findings on supplier selection, monitoring,…
Vying for possession
Has the consumer ever had it better as the market continues to struggle with reducing margins? Tom Cooper discusses the latest developments in the aggregator market.
All hands on decks: making music at Oxygen
Nigel Barton, chief executive of Oxygen Holdings, talks to Jonathan Swift about his love of dance music, the perils of starting up a broker from scratch, lack of insurer support, blind alleys taken and the successes he has achieved in the market.
Setting the political agenda
Post's Business Leaders Forum annual reception was held at the House of Commons last week.
Fast track to asbestos claim settlements
Question marks still hang over pleural plaques compensation and the correct trigger for employers' liability policies, but what are the wider political, process and funding issues affecting asbestos claims? Lynn Rouse reports.
From EC3 to the EC
The results of a member feedback survey have spurred Lloyd's of London on to extend its market share by opening more offices in Europe. However, not everyone is convinced by this strategy, as Sam Barrett reports.
Eye of the storm
Ship owners are experiencing their biggest slump to date, but if the risks associated with the laying up of vessels are not managed correctly, the potential legacy of the current crisis will add to the significant losses of the international hull market,…
The power to act?
Martin Richell reports on the lack of regulatory consistency in contamination cases and confusion over cover for clean-up.
Articles of faith
With an increase in bad faith claims being filed in the US, James McLarnon shines a light on the steps insurers can take to avoid and defend them.