Analysis
Disease claims - mesothelioma: minimising costs while maximising speed
Mesothelioma claims are not set to peak until at least 2015. David Wynn details what insurers should be doing now to minimise their cost burden, while maximising speed of settlement.
Climate change - domestic renewable energy: the risks and opportunities
With electrical and roofing contractors now moving into eco-friendly home energy installation, Richard Forrest-Smith explains the risks, regulation and exciting insurance opportunities this presents.
Disease claims: amendments to the pre-action protocol for disease
Recent amendments to the pre-action protocol for disease and illness claims underline that the claims process is a genuine two-way street. Ian Macalister details the encouraging changes.
Legal update - winter damage claims
Severe cold snaps during the past two winters have propelled potholes to centre stage, provoking liability claims. Caroline Elson explains the arguments and outcomes of recent cases.
Climate change – are insurers getting behind their own green policies?
With the general public becoming ‘bored’ by environmental issues, Veronica Cowan asks if insurers are really getting behind their own green policies.
Captives and the regulatory environment
Protected cell companies have been making the headlines lately but Vic Wyman reports on whether changes to the regulatory environment might put an end to this.
Post Europe: Captives and the regulatory environment
Protected cell companies have been making the headlines lately but Vic Wyman reports on whether changes to the regulatory environment might put an end to this.
Post Europe: High net worth in a recession
Despite the economic downturn across the world, high net worth individuals are bouncing back. Jane Bernstein reports on how confidence is returning to the values of art and commodities and the fact that important issues, like underinsurance, are…
High net worth in a recession
Despite the economic downturn across the world, high net worth individuals are bouncing back. Jane Bernstein reports on how confidence is returning to the values of art and commodities and the fact that important issues, like underinsurance, are…
Motor fraud – Balkan Peninsula
Crash for cash scandals have hit the headlines in the UK and, while the trend has reached Eastern Europe, Sam Barrett reports that counter fraud strategies are not yet able to beat the problem.
Post Europe: Motor fraud – Balkan Peninsula
Crash for cash scandals have hit the headlines in the UK and, while the trend has reached Eastern Europe, Sam Barrett reports that counter fraud strategies are not yet able to beat the problem.
European Court of Human rights states findings on MGN application
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Investing in the profession - claims: a focus on training
There has been a lot of talk about professionalism in the claims sector. But while those operating in the field have long been granted access to significant training resources, what about those in the back office? Daniel Dunkley looks at whether things…
Roundtable: Is there a cross industry solution to rebuilding costs?
The current approach to rebuilding costs can lead to both underinsurance and ill-suited reinsurance programmes. Post gathered together a host of industry figures to debate whether a cross-industry solution could be found. Leigh Jackson reports.
Broker focus – private equity: the start of a broader movement?
2011 has already seen one major broking private equity deal involving Towergate. Rachel Gordon assesses whether this is likely to be a one off, or the start of a broader movement within the intermediary market.
Court of appeal disallows very late amendments in MBO case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: broker failure to inform over risk requirements costs firm
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Chilean earthquake – insurance lessons learnt one year on
Lessons learnt from the massive earthquake that struck Chile 12 months ago should facilitate the future handling of complex business interruption claims, says Jenny Larner.
Career development & CSR: the death of the working wardrobe
Television series such as the popular Mad Men give viewers a unique glimpse into the bygone era of office wear. Suits and ties for men, dresses for women - no exception.
Escape of water claims: Trickle becoming a torrent
Escape of water now represents the same proportion of household claims as personal injury does for motor. Kevin Kiernan looks at this growing trend and how it can be addressed.
Directors' & Officers': A market hampered by soft rates and over capacity?
The number of insurers looking to grab a piece of the SME directors' & officers' market shows no sign of slowing. Amy Ellis reports on the attraction of a market still hampered by soft rates and over-capacity.
Predictive analytics: the benefits to insurers
With insurers getting an increasing amount of data about their customers, Matthew Palmer looks at the benefits of predictive analytics.
Comment - liability claims: Insurers take a hard line on claims costs
With liability rates showing no sign of rising, Nick Patterson looks at why insurers have to take a hard line on claims costs.
Solvency II - Equivalence: The cost of regulation to cross-border trading
The regulatory costs associated with cross-border trading have long been a burden on international insurers, but things may be improving explains Nick Lowe.