Analysis
Nanotechnology: Thinking small
With the use of nanotechnology increasing exponentially – up from 54 consumer products in 2005 to 1628 today — is this a positive advancement for insurers?
Legal Update: Occupiers Liability: Swooping seagull fall not owner’s fault
Judge rejects argument in Kelly v Riverside Inverclyde (Property Holdings Ltd (2014) that the building occupier was responsible for seagulls nesting. Steve McDonagh reports.
International: Best Practices for EU Insurers Filing US ORSA Summary Reports
Kristi M Robles gives a few pointers on filing ORSA reports in different jurisdictions
Automation: Rise of the machines
A recent study has placed underwriters near the top of a list of jobs most at risk of being phased out in favour of automated systems. But how real is the prospect of underwriters being replaced by machines, and should it be welcomed or feared?
BIA Countdown: 20 years of claims
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to claims experts at firms that have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
ERAC Spotlight: Keep on moving
Since the millennium, replacement cars have become standard, offering customers uninterrupted mobility
ERAC Spotlight: Aiming Hire
Are technological advances and regulatory changes the answer to the insurance industry's problems with credit hire?
Roundtable: Telematics: The future of motor?
To date telematics has been used for niches such as young drivers but, with providers making further advancements all the time, will this be the case in the future?
Europe: Russian Evolutions
Sberbank Strakhovanie looks set to become the leader of the Russian insurance market, Ingosstrakh and Alliance Zhizn change their management and Sogaz avoids US sanctions
Insurers weighing up benefits of Shanghai free trade zone
Nicky Burridge finds out if China's attempts at opening up trade in one of its economic powerhouses is helping insurers.
Legal Update: Occupational Disease: Collins provides limitation law guidance
Lung cancer case provides helpful guidance that will assist defendants in occupational disease cases. Nick Pargeter and Malcolm Keen report
Skyscrapers: A rise in complexity
Times are changing for high-rise living, with new skyscrapers springing up across the UK. Is traditional defects cover fit for purpose though?
Flooding: The future of flooding
As the Statement of Principles nears expiry and with the imminent introduction of Flood Re, what does the future hold for flood cover?
Add-ons: Under the microscope
The sale of additional products is under immense scrutiny by the Financial Conduct Authority. With the insurance industry pushing resources into self-policing since the motor legal expenses inquiry, has it done enough?
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Ashton West
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
Roundtable: Digital: Social media: Digital debate
How has the insurance industry embraced digitalisation and social media? While some areas of technology have been embraced, can others be improved?
Europe: Emerging markets supply chain risks
Increasing use of emerging markets as global suppliers could pose challenges for insurers
BIA Countdown: 20 years of general insurance
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to key figures from major insurers that have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first BIAs in 1994.
Head to Head: Commercial rates
This year’s Airmic conference, taking place at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre, will see insurers and risk managers come together to share experiences and influence forward thinking. Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to…
Head to Head: Innovation
This year’s Airmic conference, taking place at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre, will see insurers and risk managers come together to share experiences and influence forward thinking. Post asked some leading industry figures to go head-to…
Airmic: Conference Speakers: Mike Hammond, Mark Well, Mike McGavick and Philipe Rocard
This year’s Airmic conference, held in Birmingham from 16 to 18 June, will see a record number of attendees descend on the UK’s second city. We caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them, what they thought this year’s talking…
Regional Review: Birmingham
With Birmingham undergoing a major facelift, how is the local market coping with retaining talent, the planned HS2 project and the recovering economy?
Airmic 2014: Birmingham Bound
With Airmic’s 2014 conference taking place in Birmingham, Post asked industry movers and shakers about which city hotspots they’ll be checking out and what they expect from this year’s event