Politics
German health insurance system to post surplus for 2012
The Bundesbank expects Germany's public health insurance system to record a significant surplus again this year, according to the website of Deutsche Börse Group.
Periodical payment orders: Struggling with settlements
Periodical payment orders are being used to settle increasing numbers of serious personal injury claims, and their popularity is likely to continue. How can insurers cope with the challenges they present?
View from the top: Maintaining momentum
After the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the industry must capture the spirit of change, says Toby Esser.
Politics is a major risk for renewables sector, says Willis
Resource nationalism is threatening projects in the renewables sector, according to Willis' head of political and export risk Andrew Van den Born.
Myanmar to open insurance market to foreign investors
Myanmar will allow foreign investors into its insurance sector by 2015 once local private insurers have had time to establish themselves, according to a senior government official.
Chinese economic policy threatens country's SMEs
Efforts by China's government to stimulate the country's flagging economy could weaken small to medium sized businesses, causing a wave of payment defaults, according to Coface.
UK riots: Reading the riot act
The out-dated Riot Damages Act, policyholder confusion and poor communication led to some heavy criticism of the industry's handling of last year's riots - but what has been learnt and what still needs to change?
Whiplash still on the agenda insists MoJ, as consultation delayed again
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the promised consultation on whiplash remains on its agenda, despite being delayed as a consequence of last week's government reshuffle.
Yorkshire policyholders lose flood cover
Commercial policyholders in Yorkshire have accused insurers of jeopardising their futures by failing to provide them with flood cover.
US Treasury recovers £8bn after AIG stock sale
The US government made a profit of $12bn (£7.5bn) after selling $18bn worth of stock in America International Group on Monday.
MoJ yet to announce who will bear Djanogly's workload
The insurance industry has yet to learn how the former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State's responsibilities will be allocated following the Cabinet reshuffle last week.
Defra considers Statement of Principles replacement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has broken its silence about flood insurance and is still considering options for a replacement to the Statement of Principles.
Communities Minister replaces Hoban as Treasury Secretary
Greg Clark, pictured, former Minister of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government, has replaced Mark Hoban as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
Editor's comment: Rebuilding and reshuffling
Only last week, Zurich's personal lines chief Karl Bedlow was telling Post readers that agility is the difference between a gold medal and last place in his 'View from the top' column.
Q&A: Dennis Turner - Money talk
Dennis Turner, former chief economist at HSBC, offers his insight on UK economic growth, the Eurozone crisis and the potential effects of the US presidential election on the global recovery.
Industry to feel effects of Cabinet reshuffle after Treasury chief exit
The departure of Mark Hoban from his Treasury post as finance secretary will affect the progress of all areas of insurance-related issues, according to industry insiders.
Post magazine - 6 September 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Whiplash on the Westminster agenda
Insurance industry claims bosses are heading to Westminster this afternoon to discuss whiplash at a meeting organised by the Transport Select Committee.
All change for insurance industry with Cabinet reshuffle
Jonathan Djanogly lost his position as justice minister in yesterday's reshuffle.
Cyber liability: Combatting cyber crime
From the £21bn bill for businesses to the inevitable reputation damage, cyber crime can have a devastating impact on UK organisations. So why do so few understand or act on the risks?
Cost of summer floods proves high as industry reports poor six-month results
This year's first-half results revealed a reverse in fortunes for Lloyd's and London market firms, while general insurers took a hit from the summer floods.
Consultation into claims management regulation set to receive muted response
The consultation into how claims management companies are regulated is expected to be met with apathy from legal bosses, amid concerns that their views will be ignored, according to the Motor Accident Solicitors Society.
Labour ministers slam Solvency II anti-competitiveness
The Labour Party has criticised the Solvency II directive for potentially damaging competition in the UK insurance market.