Insurer
Need for speed
Removing the need for paper in the accounts payable department might not only go some way to saving the planet, but could also help to keep suppliers happy by speeding up the payment process, writes Stefan Foryszewski.
The appliance of science
With more than 17 000 pollution incidents in England and Wales in 2007, Dr Jon Burton looks at how clean-up costs can be cut by adopting innovative techniques.
Raising the roof
Sakate Khaitan details the delay behind Indian insurance market reform, rising regulatory requirements and future prospects for growth.
Out of time
Rob Withers questions whether insurers are practising what they preach when it comes to health and safety regulations.
XL to set up non-life insurer in China
Bermudian insurer to set up Chinese insurer
Pick of the week
UK takaful pioneer in run-off; Quinn poised to land major construction account; Teceris on Davies radar; Zenith MBO option; and independent loss adjuster body sets out stall.
Allianz grows casualty offering in regional bases
Insurer makes four key appointments and aims for growth