Insurer
The Dulwich milkman done good
Through shrewd acquisitions and strong organic growth, QBE Europe is gaining market share. Chief executive Steven Burns is clearly doing something right, says Jonathan Swift.
Recognition is the name of the game
The global downturn has meant insurers’ market values plunging, however, their brand values have seen less steep losses. David Haigh argues having a strong identity is essential to building a global name
Making progress
While there have been innovative developments in the fight against fraud, the war has not been won and there is still much more to do, claims Benedict Burke.
Bucking the trend
Despite the economic gloom, the appetite among insurers for growth continues unabated — but will it survive in the sterile ratings environment the market is currently facing?
seeking a creditable solution
Issues concerning credit hire continue to trigger much debate on all sides of the industry. With this in mind, Post hosted a frank and open debate on the subject. Jonathan Swift reports.
Post Powerlist 2009
The Post team name the major players in the general insurance industry who have made an impact in 2009 and are expected to play a significant role in shaping the industry in 2010 and beyond
Debate time in Denmark
With the threat of changes in weather patterns, insurers have an enormous interest in the effects of climate change. Daniel Dunkley reports on what they hope to achieve at the forthcoming United Nations COP15 conference in Copenhagen
Security matters
The HSBC Group was fined £3.19m for information security failings by the Financial Services Authority. Jonathan Davies examines what this could mean for the wider financial industry.
The reluctant MD
When Peter Graham first met his current boss about taking the role of general insurance managing director at Legal & General, he made it clear he didn't want the job. Jonathan Swift finds out why he changed his mind.
Biba conference 2010
Professionalism in a changing world' will be the theme of the British Insurance Brokers' Association 2010 conference at the Excel conference centre in London on 19 and 20 May 2010.