Analysis
The Reinsurance Power List 2009
This is the players'club:members only. US President Barack Obama tops this year's Reinsurance Magazine Powerlist
Clunk, click, every trip
Recent court cases have revisited contributory negligence in motor crashes, where seatbelts have not been worn, to test the long-standing 25% reduction. Emma Cahill reports on the outcome.
Take a second look
The emerging markets of Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia have been acclaimed as essential areas of expansion. Arjun Singh and Martin Rumsey ask whether this is still the case and look at how insurers are re-examining their market…
The gloves are off
The Financial Services Authority has used increasingly bellicose language over recent months. Edward Murray canvasses views from insurance chiefs about preparations for the industry to fight its corner.
New and improved
The Lloyd’s Exchange, use of the Insurers’Market Repository and electronic trading are just a few of the steps Lloyd’s has taken to bring itself in to the 21st Century but Sarah Hills asks whether these measures are making it harder for new entrants to…
Breaking the mould
This week, the Insurance Industry Working Group published its blueprint for the future of general insurance, highlighting the need to increase customer confidence and trust through improved financial education. With this in mind, Sandy Scott explains…
The accidental tourist
Following the Court of Appeal judgment in the tragic case of <BODY><p>Bourne Leisure v Marsden</p></BODY>, David Scott considers similar cases that have served to define the scope of a defendant's standard of care, particularly in relation to leisure…
Aviation rates are flying high
Rates are continuing to rise, including a strong upturn in aviation, according to our monthly survey.
Avoiding slip-ups
A breakfast briefing held by <BODY><p>Reinsurance</p></BODY>'s sister publication <BODY><p>Post</p></BODY> highlighted that there is a lot more work to do in preparation for Solvency II, writes <BODY><p>Stephanie Denton</p></BODY>.
Credit crunch: courtroom boom?
Many UK businesses might be tempted to seek out alternatives to litigation that are cheaper and quicker, though Dan Screene argues that the industry is not about to kiss it goodbye just yet.
Making effective models
Mairi Mallon examines the effectiveness of catastrophe modeling with current efforts falling well short in cases such as Hurricaine Ike.
Hopes and fears
State insurers are taking a massive gamble by cutting back on their reinsurance, writes Mairi Mallon.
Mixed signals at renewals deadlines
Broker reports on 1 July renewals suggest that reinsurance prices are continuing to drop, though some lines are bucking the trend, writes Katherine Blackler.
A year of change
The recession has taken its toll on combined ratios in reinsurance but the top-25 reinsurance groups are still well positioned to ride out the economic storm, writes Katherine Blackler.
Police must take care on 999 calls after death
The police car was driving at a high speed with no siren activated.
Getting the right data
Recent initiatives to tackle the UK asbestos claims process have had varying degrees of success. Michael Cook takes a look at what needs to be done to improve them.
Look at it a different way
In times of financial difficulty many businesses look to cut costs and reduce expenditure. Steve Ford and Martyn Maxey explain how brokers can help clients save money by using alternative inspection methods.
Down tools
With recession biting into the construction industry and building work grinding to a halt, Jakki May takes a look at where insurance industry fits into the picture.
On the up?
As the global recession spreads, speculation has grown over whether it will result in increased directors' and officers' insurance claims. Louise Meeson speaks to experts in the D&O sector to find out whether this has come to pass and whether the…