Infrastructure
Interview: Romaney O'Malley, AIG
AIG head of UK regions Romaney O’Malley has been heading the group’s industrial segment since June 2016. She explains to Will Kirkman how the insurer is reshaping its approach to risk and fostering its female talent
Emerging Asia fastest growing GI market in 2018
Emerging Asia is set to remain the world’s fastest growing general insurance market in 2018.
Analysis: Lloyd's taking the Asian bull by the horns
Lloyd's and the London market are trying to win back their market shares in Asia, as the region is experiencing the world's most dynamic growth for the insurance industry.
EC report recommends adapting Solvency II
The European Commission and Insurance Europe have welcomed a report that suggests adapting Solvency II to facilitate sustainable investment.
Analysis: Sustainable insurance - in it for the long run
European insurers are gearing their investment strategies towards sustainable ventures.
Analysis: A changing investment climate
Insurers are increasingly finding themselves under pressure on three fronts when it comes to climate change – as underwriters, as major investors and as large employers with their own substantial carbon footprints. That pressure is about to intensify.
Thomas Miller appoints former Zurich UK boss as COO
Thomas Miller has appointed Ann Haugh as chief operating officer, with immediate effect.
Allianz’s Axel Theis on the positive signs for global trade
Concerns remain but outlook for global trade shows positive signs, says Axel Theis, member of the board of management of Allianz SE.
Driven Consortium backs Budget on autonomous vehicles
The Driven Consortium has welcomed government plans to slash regulation and boost financial support to aid the development of autonomous vehicles.
Analysis: Energy risks: negative energy?
The insurance industry is worried about the energy sector. This already complicated and fragmented industry is getting more complex, especially with pressure from governments to increase production from renewable sources, just as the risks it faces are…
Top 30 Asia Insurers: Growth prospects in Asia vary by region
AM Best’s annual ranking of Asia-Pacific’s non-life insurers includes familiar companies, but they face different challenges
Analysis: Has the sun set on insurer-owned brokers?
As The Ardonagh Group buys Carole Nash and Mastercover, has the bell finally rung for the model?
International: Escape to Canada
The Canadian market offers unique opportunities for UK brokers, explains Servca's managing director Nomaan Jamal.
Analysis: Legacy: Changing legacy
Once neatly shunted to one side as an IT issue, legacy now casts a long, darkening shadow across the insurance industry
Analysis: Connected risks require joined-up thinking
Faced with events that cascade from one risk class to others, insurers need to review their underwriting strategies.
Interview: Danny Maleary, Vibe MGA Management
Vibe MGA Management, an independent MGA incubator backed by Syndicate Holding, launched in June. Post sat down to talk with CEO Danny Maleary about his vision for the new venture.
Insurance growth to drive infrastructure resilience boom: World Bank CFO
Insurance sector efforts to boost coverage in both developed and undeveloped markets has the potential to create more resilient infrastructure and mitigate risks, the World Bank’s chief financial officer has said.
Profile: Oscar Treceno, IMIA
For six years, Oscar Treceno has juggled his day job as head of the engineering and energy department at Helvetia with the role of chairman of the International Association of Engineering Insurers. Post asked him about IMIA's role in today's market.
LV's Martin Milliner on the future of vehicle technologies
Wtih the European Commission looking to mandate 19 vehicle technologies to be fitted as standard, Martin Milliner, director of claims at LV, asks how ready the public and insurers are for advanced driver assistance programmes.
Donna Willis replaces Tim Yorke as ERS COO
Donna Willis has been promoted to the role of chief operations officer at ERS as Tim Yorke departs from the company at the end of March.
China: The new silk road
China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects the world has ever seen.
Croydon tram crash could be worst in British history
A tram that derailed leaving seven dead and 50 injured is being described by the industry as the worst light rail accident in British history.
NFU Mutual to invest £18m in cyber security infrastructure
National Farmers Union Mutual will invest roughly £18m into its cyber security infrastructure.
QBE cancels £31.1m deal with Network Rail
A £31.1m insurance arrangement between QBE and Network Rail was not renewed in the first half of the year because of “unacceptable terms”.