Analysis
In Series: Solvency 2 - A year of achievement
With implementation deadlines for Solvency II fast approaching, Sam Barrett looks at how these are driving market developments and insurer action.
News analysis: Financial Services Bill - Nuts and bolts
The Financial Services Bill is going through the legilslative process. Daniel Preddy and Martin Langley explain why more debate is needed about some of the proposals.
News analysis: Scottish LIon - Sting in the tail
Although the Scottish Lion appeal was a victory for creditor democracy, many legal arguments over solvent schemes of arrangement remain to be settled. Tim Goodger and Ed Stanley explain how the judgment places a heavy burden on scheme administrators to…
Blog-re: Just a normal Wednesday
Some of this month's blog-re entries
Inflation reservations
Any return to high rates of inflation would be a challenge to writers of long-tail reinsurance business, especially when it comes to reserving. New modelling techniques will help to cope with this uncertainty, says Andrew English of EMB
LMA and technology
This is a year in which the London Market will make a concerted push in implementing further market reform and embracing technology, especially regarding the second phase of electronic claims handling being brought in. Richard Garnett, managing director…
Roundtable: Solvency II in depth
In this extended roundtable discussion, group editor-in-chief Ant Gould and industry big hitters from the UK and continental Europe consider the progress made by (re)insurance as the once-distant spectre of Solvency II now looms large and close
Terror and reinsurance in 2010
While state-run pools take much of the terrorism reinsurance burden, there is a specialist market growing within Lloyd's. Katherine Blackler looks at how well the risks of terrorism are understood and what 2010 may bring
Aviation: Turbulence ahead
The series of air disasters in 2009 were a human tragedy, yet made for only an average loss year for reinsurers. The market should be prepared for tougher times though, argues Eric Alexander
Rates 'stable to rising'
Our roundup of reader opinion reveals that, while reinsurance rates remain broadly stable, some believe that pricing is beginning to rise.
The legal lottery
The 'lotto rapist' case has had a considerable impact on the law relating to sexual abuse. Lindsay Gray charts the changes and their implications for care establishments and insurers.
Claims- personal injury: Number crunching
Wilson Carswell examines the number of personal injury claims following motor accidents that are made in the UK and asks if the figures add up.
Diabetes & Dangerous driving: Motor functions
With the number of people in the UK being diagnosed with diabetes increasing dramatically, Ian Bridge says insurers should alert their motor customers to be more aware of the legal implications.
Environmental liability update: Small impact?
With the Environmental Liability Directive finally becoming law in the UK last March, Alan Dobson examines whether its effect has been as hard hitting as predicted.
Follow the lead
Converting and retaining new business is essential in the current economic climate. Edward Murray looks into how brokers can best mine new seams of prospects.
North of the Border - The language of legislation
In the December decision of Morrison Sports & Others v Scottish Power, the Inner House of the Court of Session cannot be said to have sparked any controversy.
Fire - historic buildings: History in the remaking
When a listed or historically important building is caught up in a fire, action taken in the days and hours following are crucial. Stuart Carter warns of the damage caused by delay alone.
Editor's comment: Interest in rates up
The issue of rates — and, more specifically, motor rates — is certainly getting a lot of attention at the moment.
Rehabilitation - joint instruction: The waiting room
Funding has always been an issue for rehabilitation but Andrew Pemberton asks whether the current demand for joint instruction on cases is leading to a 'credit rehab' market.
Legal update - expert shopping: Second bite of the cherry
If a claimant is dissatisfied with an expert's report, they can simply commission a second one. Carol Dalton reports on how defendants can turn this practice to their advantage.
Legal Update - group litigation orders: Here comes the mob
Group litigation orders are increasingly common in the UK but, rather than striking fear into insurers' hearts, Jim Bryant explains how they present opportunities.
Legal update - broker duties: Shared responsibilities
Andrew Blair and Niyi Phiri examine the complex issue of how liability should be shared when the role of the broker is split and negligence claims made.
Legal update - professional negligence: In the firing line
Antony Smith and Rhian Howell examine the latest court activity statistics to analyse which professions are likely to bear the brunt of claims.