Analysis
Career file: Nigel Minett - McLarens adjuster Minett appointed as Airclaims MD
Nigel Minett, a veteran McLarens adjuster with 36 years’ experience in the loss adjusting industry, has been appointed managing director of Airclaims.
Expertise in Action: Pricing: Looking for support
With brokers calling on insurers to share more information and provide greater practical assistance, how can both parties – and their clients – benefit from better collaboration?
Career File: Gary Duggan: Ex-Barclays Duggan made Towergate network chief
Towergate has appointed Gary Duggan as chief executive of its network division, comprising Broker Network and Countrywide.
Law report: Employment tribunal wrong to apportion liability
This law report has been contributed bby law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Website review: Slow response bytes into Zurich performance
Availability was good, but not as good as most of its competitors, says compuware firm Gomez.
The future of regulation for Hong Kong
Hong Kong's insurance industry is currently digesting a consultation document on the future of its regulatory regime. Nicky Burridge talks to the market to get early reactions about the feelings on the ground.
European regulation: the data, systems and processes challenge
As Solvency II implantation moves back, insurers might be forgiven for pausing to catch their breath but, as Richard Hart and Christian Schmid explain, this is actually the time for reviewing strategic data opportunities.
Will Indian FDI hike spell exit for Indian partners?
While the rest of the world touts the raising of the foreign direct investment level in insurance as a big growth opportunity, Neera Bhardwaj discovers that Indian partners see it as an opportunity to leave.
Latin America offers ripe markets for foreign insurers
Latin America holds great promise for new entrants from Europe that understand the nuances of these insurance markets and are willing to use technical know-how and innovation to succeed, explain Matias Berasategui and Lidia Leonardi.
Rise of the Dragon: challenges and opportunities in the Chinese insurance broking markets
Brokers in the Chinese market currently face threats from technology and opportunities from product differentiation. Solomon Ngan explains why now is the time for the sector to reconsider its role and function.
Cautious optimism for Hong Kong’s insurance market
With the Hong Kong insurance market continuing to grow rapidly you would expect insurers to be optimistic about the prospects for the market. This optimism is not unbridled, however.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Asian claims power
Claims is often touted as the shop window of insurance, and claims departments in Europe have been given increasing power. Sam Barrett finds out why the same is not true of Asia.
Schemes: Overcoming the obstacles
Brokers are often critical of the way insurers handle schemes, so how can these problems be solved?
In Series: External data perception - Trust is key
Insurers must instil faith in customers that personal data will be used carefully and responsibly, or risk missing out on data’s many benefits.
The Asian talent hotpot for insurers
As insurers ride the wave of rising wealth in Asia the demand for professionals with the right expertise to make the most of growth opportunities is shrinking, as Pagan Van reports.
EU consults on the harmonisation of limitation periods
As the European Commission seeks to consult on the impact of Rome II, Kelvin Farmaner and Paul Lavelle explain the options for further harmonisation of limitation periods.
Solvency II: To 2015 and beyond
Solvency II implementation is almost upon us but, as Martin Bradley and Jan Leiding explain, European insurers' preparedness varies significantly between countries and companies.
Smaller brokers get niche to tackle emerging Asian markets
Small brokers in South East Asia are turning to specialist insurance products that are considered too niche to be of interest to their larger counterparts as Nicky Burridge reports.
Top 25 EC3 brokers: London leads the way
The performance of the top 25 EC3 brokers illustrates a thriving market that is receiving growing interest from every corner of the globe.
Indian insurers and the international expansion challenge
Foreign expansion is touted as the way forward for Indian insurers. But, while some may look overseas for growth, establishing a business outside the country is not an option for most of India's insurers.
US APH liabilities may come back to haunt European insurers
European insurers wanting an idea of the trends coming their way often look to their cousins across the water, knowing that the problems for US insurers today are likely to plague European carriers tomorrow.
Indonesia or bust?
Indonesia offers considerable opportunities for foreign insurers, but the market is not without challenges.
Italy - land of opportunities
Recent research shows that car insurance in Italy costs five times the European average, underinsurance is rife and the government is scaling back on its intervention. Liz Booth investigates whether there are any opportunities for foreign insurers.