Insurer
The end is nigh?
A recent court ruling throws fresh doubt on the use of solvent schemes of arrangement in the UK. Tim Goodger looks at the implications.
The march of technology
Technological advances and changing customer expectations are set to radically alter the way insurance claims are processed, predicts Keith Aylwin.
Changing times
With the Competition Commission ready to effect its report on the payment protection insurance market, Drazen Jaksic looks at what insurers must do to comply.
Pinpoint accuracy
Using geo-risk technology could reap huge rewards for the insurance industry. Sarah Hills reports on the ways it is being used already, and the advantages it could supply in the future.
Slipping away
Fraud detection efforts have been significantly stepped up to counter an undoubtedly growing problem. Sarah Adams explains how technical tools are underpinning the efforts of investigators to validate or repudiate claims.
The wheat from the chaff
The profile and productivity of counter-fraud solutions continues to rise but how has the life of insurance fraud investigators changed and what challenges prevail? Ana Paula Nacif reports.
A game of two halves
The Prince's Trust Insurance Cup was again blessed with great weather as 26 teams battled it out for the top prize.
Getting bang to rights
Four years ago, at the Post fraud management briefing, Richard Davies outlined plans for the Insurance Fraud Bureau. On the eve of the latest event, Jonathan Swift caught up with Mr Davies, John Beadle and Sue Jones to check on its progress and plans for…
CII grandee Brown to head MGA group
An inaugural working committee has been set up to look at agreeing a constitution for the proposed trade body for managing general agents.
Pick of the week
Axa Insurance backs Autofocus in credit hire confusion; Broker Oval downplays shareholder discontent; Brown to head new MGA group; Towergate move over retention; and Evander intent on second Homeserve acquisition.