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Insuring Santa - A broker's conversation
Mr S Claus is trying to arrange comprehensive insurance cover regarding his large children's toy manufacturing arm, as well as worldwide freighting. His broker is struggling.
Blog: How to make the subscription market work
The relationship between co-insurers on a risk lies at the heart of how the London subscription market works.
Blog: Why seven out of eight hearing loss claims fail
Anger, isolation and depression - the impact of profound hearing loss can be devastating and the insurance industry takes its responsibility to compensate those affected seriously.
Blog: When rain waters down ticket sales
As a nation, the weather - good or bad - is a favourite topic of conversation. However, for promotors and organisers of concerts, festivals and other events, weather concerns are a serious issue, as meteorological conditions could cause an event to be…
State of Insurer Nation Blog: Understanding risks and improving operating results in the digital era
The digital age is truly upon us, with consumers looking to both research and purchase products using a wide range of devices, wherever and whenever it suits them.
Blog: What the Data & Tech Awards entries reveal about the state of the insurance sector
I was thrilled to be invited by Post to help judge the Data, Analytics and Technology Awards for Insurance 2015. The process provided a welcome opportunity to broadly assess how the insurance has adopted new technology and to review a number of best-in…
State of the Insurer Nation Blog: Extracting value from data through robust policies and expertise
One of the key drivers of innovation in today's insurance market is the ever increasing volume and diversity of data available to insurers, and their ability to apply insight drawn from this data to provide competitive advantage.
Blog: Don't let your clients get burned this Bonfire Night
On Guy Fawkes Night this evening, fireworks and bonfires will bring the family together, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for children and adults alike. However, there is one other thing we need to remember, remember this 5th of November, and that's to…
Blog: How insurers can harness 'Big Data'
The amount of data out there is astronomical, with as many digital bits as there are stars in our universe - and it's rapidly expanding.
State of the Insurer Nation Blog: Working in unison to combat insurance risks
Government and insurers need to cooperate against cyber crime as they already do against traditional risks.
Blog: Lay executors of wills unaware of liability risks
Increasingly people are being asked to take on the role of executor following the death of a friend or relative. In the past, it was common practice to name a solicitor or bank in a will as the main executor. But a Censuswide survey shows 75% of people…
Blog: Product ratings gaining momentum as an alternative to claims ratios
In my last blog for Post, I pitched the idea of product ratings as an alternative to claims ratios. I am delighted to say that the debate has moved on significantly in recent weeks, thanks to an independent review company which publishes star ratings for…
Blog: Advanced analytics - music to insurers' ears
Fraud is costing European insurance companies billions of pounds every year. But by using big data and advanced analytics, the industry can make fraudsters face the music.
Blog: Social media's impact on product recall - The ultimate canary in the coal mine?
The Financial Times recently reported that General Motors was using tiny recalls to head off protracted safety campaigns that have battered the automotive industry's reputation. So far, so unrevealing. The automotive sector habitually uses 'soft' recalls…
Blog: Insurers and the late payment of claims provisions of the Enterprise Bill
The Enterprise Bill 2015 provisions on late payment of claims have caused some disquiet within the insurance industry, although they should merely reinforce good practice.
Blog: Breaking down the barrier of mistrust
Given half a chance and insurers will wax lyrical about how ‘being there’ for policyholders in their time of need is what forms the foundation of an ancient and noble business model.
Trust In Insurance: Blog: Trick or treat?
Insurers need to work harder to explain the intricate workings of the industry to customers.
Blog: Claims managers must wake up to two-way technology
IT must become the fundamental building block in developing a successful customer-centric strategy.
Blog: Creating clear paths for the future generation of brokers
As Post's first instalment of its Young Broker State of the Nation research this week revealed the next generation of brokers have entered the market based on personal recommendations, LV's Mike Crane reflects on his own route to market and how things…
Quiz of the week
How well do you know what happened in the world of insurance this week? Test your knowledge of the week's news with Post's coffee break quiz.
The Coffee Break Insurance Quiz
How much do you know about insurance developments in the last seven days?
The Insurance Quiz
How much do you know about insurance developments in the last seven days?
Blog: What does Google's US insurance move mean for Admiral and UK market
Ever since Beat that Quote was acquired by Google there has been ongoing speculation about what the move would mean for the UK insurance space.
Blog: First impressions of the insurance world
Let me introduce myself - I'm James Verrinder and am the new senior reporter on Post.