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Penny speed meets... James Rawstron, pricing and planning analyst, Groupama
Being an insatiable socialite Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own 'speed meeting…
Accounting Standards: Slow but steady
Eight years since the 'interim' International Financial Reporting Standards were introduced, progress is still slow on final implementation.
Spotlight On Medical & Health: The heart of the matter
The barriers of medical science are constantly being pushed back, and third-party liability is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cover required for research and development projects.
Spotlight On Medical & Health: The long-life experiment
With an ageing population presenting new challenges, how can the insurance industry turn the problem of increased longevity into an opportunity?
Roundtable: How can fraud be halted at the underwriting stage?
There has long been a focus on fighting fraud at the claims stage, but could more be done to discourage would-be fraudsters at an earlier juncture?
Comment: New framework for civil juries
A bench of five judges in the first division of the Inner House of the Court of Session has radically altered the way in which future civil jury trials will be conducted in Scotland, says David Di Paola.
Your say: An unedifying campaign by insurers
How can Aviva UK GI chief executive David McMillan say it would be a positive move to cut and cap an injured person's damages, asks Karl Tonks.
View from the top: Call for creative collaboration
As priorities for business change, insurers must make sure they do not become irrelevant, says Andrew Horton.
Airmic backs disclosure proposal
The Law Commission's proposal to water down commercial policyholders’ duty of disclosure has won the backing of John Hurrell, chief executive of risk management body Airmic, who believes that potential law changes will lead to a shift in the underwriting…
Groupama UK criticised for bid to distance itself from French parent
Groupama's UK operation has been accused of "ignoring its financial history" by attempting to distance itself from the group’s Standard & Poor's BBB- downgrade.
Go Compare founder rules out Esure deal
Go Compare founder Hayley Parsons has dismissed claims that Esure boss Peter Wood will acquire the business, stating the company is very much her "baby" and will not be taken over.
Zurich appeal dismissal opens door for insurers in fight against fraud
Zurich's claims fraud and investigations manager Scott Clayton, pictured, has vowed to "take the positives" from this morning's failed Supreme Court appeal by reinforcing the message that future fraudsters will face prison sentences.
"Disappointment" for insurers in Fairclough v Summers case
The UK's Supreme Court handed down judgment today in a seven-year battle over an exaggerated insurance claim.
Liberty Mutual joint venture to start writing Indian business
Liberty Mutual Insurance joint venture, Liberty Videocon General Insurance Company Ltd, has been granted regulatory approval to begin operating in India.
Editor's comment: Anti-climaxes and last laughs
Based on the column inches of coverage generated by alternative business structures since their advent was announced, the revelation that a mere seven firms have secured such status in a full six months smacks of anticlimax.
New Eiopa guidelines aim to harmonise supervisory practices
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority published a set of guidelines today aiming to establish consistent, efficient and effective supervisory practices, and ensure the uniform and consistent application of EU law.
Fairclough judgment may lead to further litigation
Law firm Hogan Lovells said the judgment represents a "limited step forward" in fighting insurance fraud and may lead to further litigation.
Post magazine - 28 June 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Commercial Property: Too little, too late
Property underinsurance creates a real headache for insurers and their clients, often not discovered until a claim is made. So, where does the buck stop for accurate valuations?
Spotlight On Medical & Health: Trial and error
Clinical trials on humans is witnessing great technological advances, but they can be dangerous, as the Te Genero case proved in 2006. With compulsory insurance required, how can insurers manage the risks involved?
Flotation deemed 'only option' for Direct Line Group divestment
Analysts have rubbished recent claims that Direct Line Group could be bought by a private equity house, stating that the insurer has to go ahead with the planned initial public offering to obtain the best price and appease UK taxpayers and the European…
SRA boosts ranks as ABS demands outstrip forecast
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has urged companies interested in converting to an alternative business structure to contact them before setting out business plans, after being flooded by expressions of interest.
Former Indie deputy MD Condon passes away
The former Independent Insurance deputy managing director Philip Condon, pictured right, passed away at the weekend aged 63.