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Blog: Solvency II to fuel further consolidation in 2016

During the last 12 months, insurers have responded to the prevalent commercial, economic and regulatory pressures by stepping up mergers and acquisitions activity, cutting costs and rationalising non-core activities.

Blog: From AIG to Zurich, five predictions for insurers in 2016

Now that we have all had a chance to get back into our pre-Xmas routines; quit our cous-cous diets and break our new year’s resolutions, I thought it would be a good time to look into my crystal ball and predict how the year might pan out for insurers.

Insuring Santa - A broker's conversation

Mr S Claus is trying to arrange comprehensive insurance cover regarding his large children's toy manufacturing arm, as well as worldwide freighting. His broker is struggling.

Blog: Drones prove their worth in Desmond floods

In the wake of Storm Desmond, loss adjusters have been using drones to provide an aerial view of the flood-stricken areas. They've started only recently experimenting with the technology and, initially, there was a school of thought that it's a ‘nice to…

Blog: Wet cricket grounds don't make for slippery liability

Today we are all more acutely aware of the dangers, as well as the benefits, of playing team sports, with umpires or referees often being in the front line of ensuring player safety. Many might not regard cricket as dangerous but, recent events have…

Blog: When rain waters down ticket sales

As a nation, the weather - good or bad - is a favourite topic of conversation. However, for promotors and organisers of concerts, festivals and other events, weather concerns are a serious issue, as meteorological conditions could cause an event to be…

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