Risk Management
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
TT Club builds UAE footprint
Freight transport insurer TT Club is expanding its presence in Dubai to support the club’s existing claims team in the United Arab Emirates.
External forces driving risk management transparency says Guy Carp
Transparency on risk management targets and practices is improving according to reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, with regulatory and market forces said to continue the trend.
Interview: Jason Harris: Harris knows the drill
XL’s Jason Harris started his career on the oil rigs of the North Sea before moving into insurance via risk management. He explains the wide scope of his current role and the challenges facing the property and casualty market.
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.
C-Suite Europe: Rise to the challenge and pull up a seat...
Risk departments in financial institutions are dramatically expanding and becoming increasingly embedded in the management of the business.
IRM criticises government's 'fingers crossed' approach to risk management
The recent flooding episode has highlighted shortcomings in the government’s approach to risk events according to chairman of the Institute of Risk Management, Richard Anderson.
Managing General Agents: Tightening up
Most sectors of the insurance industry audibly groan when presented with the possibility of increased regulation – so why are managing general agents welcoming the prospect?
CILA rejects fears over asbestos risk to loss adjusters handling flood claims
Expert warns of a ‘high risk’ of adjusters being unwittingly contaminated.
International: Asia: Living with disasters
The insurance community is playing an increasingly important role in helping vulnerable communities in Asia adapt to climate change both before and after a disaster.
Post-blog: Turning information into new business
Information on clients and prospects has never been more plentiful or available.
China regulator warns insurers on reputational risk
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has issued a directive that insurers need to include reputational risk management in their risk management framework.
C-Suite - Insurer: Flooding issue will not drain away
Extreme weather is here to stay – the industry must adopt long-term measures to reduce property damage.
In Series: Data: A smarter approach to flood risk
How can the industry use increasingly sophisticated data to assess flood risk more accurately?
Fracking: Frack to the future
With the government pushing hydraulic fracturing in the UK, how will developments in this market affect insurers and what risks does it entail?
C-Suite: Broker: After the horse has bolted
According to a recent BBC report, the South East and Central Southern England had a record 175.2mm of rainfall in January – beating the previous record of 158.2mm, set in 1988.
Downhill ski, medals triumph and failure, world records and curling - a risky business?
Ahead of Sochi, Sportscover Europe business development director Paul Thomas looks at the insurance risks behind the 22nd Winter Olympic Games.
Brokers could be probed in personal accident policy mis-selling investigation
Shadow business secretary accuses six employment agencies of mis-selling.
C-Suite: A chance to prove our worth
Businesses perceived an increase in overall risks faced so why is risk management still so hit and miss.
Post magazine – 30 January 2014
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Legal Update: Sports Injuries: NFL concussion payout should act as a warning to UK sports bodies and insurers
Emma Baldwin says claims for long-term injuries caused by sport could be on the rise.
Agriculture: Hard times
With a predicted increase in extreme weather events expected to add to the many difficulties already faced by farmers, how can the insurance industry better support the beleaguered sector?
UK businesses taking more risks, QBE research finds
More than half of UK businesses are taking more risks than previously in order to win new business, according to research from QBE.
Aviva’s risk boss appointed ORIC chair
The Operational Risk Consortium has appointed Aviva group operational risk director Michael Sicsic as its board chair.