Analysis
Fraud - MOJ reforms: Against the clock
With the MoJ's 15-day timeframe for insurers to make liability decisions on third-party injury claims from road accidents now in force, Veronica Cowan examines whether the increased time pressures risk rendering the reforms little more than a cheat's…
Broker support: Personal services
Networks, managing general agents and other partnerships continue to find plentiful support from brokers and insurers alike. Ana Paula Nacif looks at why.
Round table - E-trading: Progress through technology
Technology plays an important role in delivering products efficiently and in a more economic fashion. A panel of experts debate why take up of e-trading has, therefore, been so slow in commercial lines. Amy Ellis reports.
Public sector - Private legal actions: Lack of immunity
The case of Erica Connor v Surrey County Council has shaken the previously safe ground local authorities have been on against private legal actions, reports Peter Wake.
Public sector - emerging risks: Built for endurance
With sustainability now a buzzword for central and local governments, Jo Hardcastle looks at the emerging associated risks it brings.
Public sector - benchmarking: Join the club
A new club set up by Alarm and Cipfra will allow public sector organisations to assess their risk management processes. Sam Barrett reports on the formation of this useful service.
Biba preview - speakers' views: Excel-lent adventure
This year's British Insurance Broker's Association conference held in London on 19 and 20 May will see 2810 attendees descend on the Excel conference centre where 168 exhibition stands await. We caught up with some of the event's speakers to find out…
Insurer ratings: The rate debate
With the troubles that have beset Quinn recently, Daniel Dunkley asks whether brokers should take more notice of whether an insurer has a rating or not.
Biba 2010 countdown: Heartland of the business
As the final days of countdown to the 2010 Biba conference begin, participating claims and insurer professionals reveal the part they hope to play in proceedings.
Commission options: Getting your money's worth
To exist in today's market conditions, brokers must continue to focus on the remuneration they receive from insurers. Jane Bernstein looks at the options.
Biba 2010 Countdown: At the fringe
This year's British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference will feature a number of fringe sessions for the first time. Chris Hanks explains what his firm will be doing.
Law reports: Homeowner not negligent over workman's accident
Kmiecic v Isaacs (Queen's Bench Division — 12 March 2010)
Law reports: Tenant case underlines importance of evidence
Henley v Bloom (Court of Appeal — 9 March 2010)
Law reports: Tour operator bears burden in snowmobile accident case
Emma Moore v Hotelplan (T/A Inghams Travel) & Tantera (Queen's Bench Division — 22 February 2010)
Climate change: Storm in a teacup
Was the 'climate-gate' incident blown out of proportion? Dr Andrew Dlugolecki looks at the facts behind climate change and why a couple of e-mails do not contradict the science.
Climate change: Just the beginning
After the failures of the conference in Copenhagen, Rachel Gordon looks at the work done by insurers in ensuring the threat of climate change is properly addressed.
Broking focus - referral fees: Fight less, pay more
Brokers have been told they can expect falls in income generated from referral fees after new reforms were implemented on 30 April. Ralph Savage discusses the potential fallout from these new rules and what impact it could have on brokers' bottom line.
Broking focus - regulation: On the radar
With the Financial Services Authority starting to show its teeth over finances, Philip Grant examines the issues surrounding legacy payments.
Top 5 Post stories
The top five most popular stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were:
Fire regulations: The future for fire
Peter Barker explains how the new fire safety rules may impact insurers, and argues the case for a nationally recognised quality scheme for fire risk assessors.
Fire engineered building solutions - A design for life
Fire engineering methodology has allowed increasingly creative architecture. Sam Barrett looks at the concerns it holds for insurers and the need for them to be involved earlier in the process.
Seeing double
It has been claimed overlapping during vehicle hire could be costing the insurance industry millions of pounds. Edward Murray investigates the how much of an issue this really is.
Conflict of interest rules nothing new
I read with interest the article 'CILA fends off conflict of interest criticism’(www.postonline.co.uk/1601323) in relation to the proposed revision of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters' guide to professional conduct. However, I am struggling to…
View from the top - Personal injury claims:the 'social norm'
'Where there's blame, there's a claim' has become a common phrase. To the person on the street, it is a light-hearted term. To our industry, it is a demonstration that making a personal injury claim has become the 'social norm'. This is something we must…