Risk Management
RSA's Thomas on how partners can serve your customers better than branches
The future of overseas trading for UK businesses is somewhat clouded by the uncertainty of a post-Brexit world. But what's clear is that it is not just the giants of UK industry that have to grapple with how to work within new rules and channels for…
Blog: Pokémon no go - the rules of the game for construction professionals
How can an app where players catch animated characters affect the insurance industry?
Risk managers and business leaders must be 'cyber savvy'
The UK’s business leaders and risk managers need to be ahead of the curve when it comes to cyber risk, said Julia Graham, technical director at the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers.
Post February 2017: Power, assistance and accolades
The 2017 Post Power List is revealed in the February issue.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Insurance United Against Dementia calls on industry to help raise £10m for research institute
Campaign aims to unite the sector against the biggest cause of death in UK
Airmic CEO John Hurrell to step down
John Hurrell is to step down after nine years as CEO of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers, the association that represents UK risk managers and insurance buyers.
Blog: Brexit could have heavy impact on construction
Seven months on from the UK's decision to leave the European Union, uncertainty and speculation about the implications continue to face UK businesses.
UK boss Alan Moore hails Generali as a 'viable alternative' to corporate insurance establishment
Generali is "a sleeping giant" in terms of corporate multinational business and could position itself as a real competitor to the likes of AIG, Allianz and Zurich, says its UK head.
QBE's Richard Pryce on why insurers must innovate for customers and staff
The insurance industry has always been closely connected to the broader economy, but our fortunes are now even more closely tied to macro-economic developments.
IIS to reward universities which connect students to insurance
The International Insurance Society has designed a certification system for recognising universities that provide risk management and insurance education.
Live cover: There's no business like show business
The media has helped to publicise the importance of live event promoters having insurance to safeguard against shows having to be cancelled or abandoned due to unforeseeable events.
Film Production: Lights, camera, insure!
Film sets can be dangerous places, with wires and cables trailing and spectacular stunts being performed. What are the risk factors associated with making movies?
Klimczak swaps Allianz for XL Catlin in Singapore
Former Allianz Global Corporate Specialty senior marine risk consultant Jarek Klimczak has been appointed marine risk engineer for Asia-Pacific at rival XL Catlin.
EU and US regulators agree new bi-lateral transatlantic insurance agreement
The US and EU have agreed to reduce legal and capital barriers to boost the transatlantic insurance and reinsurance market.
Business interruption is top business risk in 2017
Business interruption continues to come top of the risk rankings as businesses fear the impact of market uncertainties and political perils, according to a report from Allianz.
Global Maritime brings Eagle Lyon Pope back to market
Global Maritime has re-launched Eagle Lyon Pope, its ports and shipping, marine casualty investigation and loss adjusting division.
Insuring the future: 10 tech gadgets
Innovations are bringing new technology into our lives at an almost frightening pace. Whether we want to control our central heating from our smartphones or check on our home security, appliances that can be controlled remotely are giving us greater…
Blog: What brokers can do to tackle SME underinsurance
Many small and medium-sized enterprises are not sufficiently protected against the risks they are most concerned about - and brokers can help fix that.
Blog: Cyber risk in aviation
The cyber threat to planes is bound to raise public fears, but the aviation industry operates in a way that minimises risks.
Legal Update: New pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes
As the new pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes, insurers may need to amend their policies for those claims.
Blog: Drone regulation
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now being used across a range of sectors and usage gives rise to some issues.
Compulsory container weighing and its implications for insurers
Weighing all packed shipping containers became mandatory globally on 1 July 2016. The way Verified Gross Mass is calculated has consequences for insurers.
Blog: Brokers need to tap the Gap potential
Guaranteed asset protection insurance presents a largely untapped opportunity for brokers.