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Diary of an Insurer: Aviva’s Stephen Wilkinson
Stephen Wilkinson, head of risk management south for Aviva Private Clients, spends his week advising high-net-worth individuals on bespoke insurance, report writing and cheering on his children from the sidelines of a sports pitch.
Caravan thefts lead to 34% increase in premiums
An increase in caravan thefts has led to the average insurance premium for a caravan increasing by 34% since 2021, according to Go Compare.
Climate activists hit Lloyd’s insurers ahead of AGM
Climate activists targeted Lloyd’s insurers backing fossil fuel projects around the world ahead of its annual general meeting later today, with more disruption planned.
Analysis: Cladding, waking watches and PI - the ongoing fire safety liability battle
Insurers are facing criticism from residents of high rise buildings over insurance costs, waking watch requirements and taking an overly "binary" approach, while professional indemnity insurance access is driving a fire risk assessor crisis.
Brokers informed: The perils of escape of water claims for HNW clients
Escape of water claims are reaching an all-time high and the risk can be even more prevalent in the high-net-worth sector. From bespoke wet rooms to expensive technology, with homeowners away for extended periods, the damage can prove complex and…
Analysis: Home, sweet connected home
Connected devices can help underwrite and mitigate household risks, but they also open the door to cyber vulnerabilities.
In Focus: Public Sector - The importance of business continuity planning
Risk management and business continuity planning is an essential part of running a commercial business. But while it can help to protect profits and ensure a business's future, there is no less of a need for robust BCP in the public sector.
In-Focus: Public Sector - Q&A Bill Sulman
Post spoke to Bill Sulman, director for public sector at Aon Risk Solutions, about the common business continuity threats for the public sector and how insurers, brokers and risk managers can work together for mutual benefit.
Alarm and RSA 'welcome' CoA revised damages uplift judgment
Risk management body Alarm has welcomed the outcome of today's Court of Appeal decision to reverse the initial 10% damages uplift judgment for conditional fee arrangement funded claimants.
Market moves: Ace makes four top appointments
While Aviva stole the headlines with a restructuring of its management team, Ace led a similar revamp in the recruitment sector this week.
Alarm on the hunt for new chief executive
Council risk management group Alarm has announced that chief executive Dr Lynn Drennan, pictured, has decided to take early retirement with effect from 31 July 2012, after six years with the company.
CILA and Alarm forge risk management partnership
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has partnered with the Alarm to “promote standards of excellence in the management of risk”.
Drennan raises Alarm over local council cuts
Risk management should no longer be simply seen as a "little silo" within local authorities, according to a senior public sector representative.
Spending Review 2010: Effective management of risk needed more than ever
Alarm, the public risk management association, is appealing to public service organisations to ensure that risk management is central to their drive for efficiency.
Tree root damage claims cost over £37m
The public risk management association, Alarm, said that the issue of subsidence damage to property and the cost of related claims, where tree roots are seen as the main cause of the damage, is one that concerns many of its members, particularly those in…
Postscript - five years ago: Authorities look into own captives
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of mroe than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
Comment - ERM & Solvency II: Staying flexible
Liz Taylor warns about taking a mechanised approach to Solvency II and enterprise risk management, claiming an organic and flexible stance is better.
Public sector - benchmarking: Join the club
A new club set up by Alarm and Cipfra will allow public sector organisations to assess their risk management processes. Sam Barrett reports on the formation of this useful service.
Legal Analysis - School Liability: Holding the line
The recent case against Ridgeway school raised important questions. Nick Yates examines why the case needed to be fought.
Risk trio joins forces to improve ERM discipline
Eight years after publishing their first collaborative standard, the UK's three main risk management bodies have joined forces once again to co-author a new, free practical guide on enterprise risk management.
Heath Lambert launches council consortium
Heath Lambert is working with a group of district councils to establish a consortium for purchasing insurance cover in the face of pressure to cut public spending.