Opinion
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny was intrigued to discover the re-emergence of an age-old rumour this week, Morrisons is, apparently, back on the radar of insurers.
Postscript 30 years ago: Mancunian speaks out over fraud
The Manchester Marine Insurance Association had its 76th annual general meeting last month. Its outgoing chairman, Mr H E Wright of Eagle Star made some pungent comments that are worthy of record in this day and age of supertanker scuttlings and the rest.
Comment - MoJ reforms: Roadworthy
Reforms to speed up the claims of those injured in road traffic accidents are imminent ‹ and it is in everyone¹s interest to make them work, says Nick Starling.
View from Top - Europe: Facing up to global litigation risks
Embracing the benefits of a global supplier network and access to customers around the world carries opportunities and risks alike. While the risks around the global supply chain are frequently discussed, the dangers in regards to product liabilities…
Post Europe Interview: Anne-Sofia Hedin
Sweden has attracted a lot of attention recently, not least because of RSA's growth plans there and the opening of a new Lloyd's representative office. Lynn Rouse speaks to Markel's general manager in Sweden Anne-Sofia Hedin to get a better of idea why…
View from Top - Europe: Facing up to global litigation risks
Embracing the benefits of a global supplier network and access to customers around the world carries opportunities and risks alike. While the risks around the global supply chain are frequently discussed, the dangers in regards to product liabilities…
News analysis - Aggregators: Motoring on
With motor rates leaping up by 15%, Tom Cooper assesses whether prudent, profitable pricing is finally on the horizon
Comment - insurance law reform: Reform can't wait
Now plans to reform the legal framework for commercial insurance have been delayed, buyers are increasingly taking action to strengthen their rights in the event of a claim. John Hurrell argues the archaic law governing pre-contract disclosure is…
Penny Black's insurance week
This weekend, Harris Balcombe will sponsor football club Southport's Blue Square North tussle against Hyde, which could see the division's leaders take another step towards a return to the Blue Square Premier.
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ABI's vision shortsighted
I write in response to the recent article 'MIB chief's warning over extra Employers' Liability Tracing Office costs'.
View from the top: Staff cutbacks mean that we all pay the price
Recent events with Quinn Insurance have proved once again that choice often comes at a price. Solicitors, as many industries in the UK, are facing tough times. Income is down, claims are up and there is not much light at the end of the tunnel. Hard-hit…
Editor's comment: Taking your chances offHollywood Boulevard
For American movie lovers, if a film is said to be "unrated" it normally means that it is likely to be a bit edgier than the standard offerings pumped into the multiplexes and video chains.
Penny black's insurance week
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference soon upon us, insurers will be dusting off their stands and finalising which hangover cures they will be offering weary delegates. But for one new CEO the conference has come at a bad time.
Looking Back - Government pulls plug on EL pilot
Insurers' battle to cut employers' liability claims costs hit another snag this week after the government finally pulled the plug on its fast-track pilot.
Looking Back: Legal expenses insurance takes off
After five years in operation, DAS Legal Expenses is now writing approximately £100 000 in premiums every month and has achieved a profitable underwriting result in its last two trading years, according to Tony Holdsworth, DAS' general manager.
Letter: Irish should be backing Quinn Group
If every cloud must have a silver lining then one of the very few benefits from the recession has been the renewed focus on the importance of relationships in business. In our own industry, much has been said recently about the need for brokers and…
View from the top: In from the cold
If every cloud must have a silver lining then one of the very few benefits from the recession has been the renewed focus on the importance of relationships in business. In our own industry, much has been said recently about the need for brokers and…
Comment - ELIB: How much of a liability?
Phil Bird considers the controversial proposal to establish an employee compensation fund of last resort and questions the validity of some of the objections to it.
Editor's comment: Can the gap be filled?
A week on and the dust has yet to settle around the future of Quinn Insurance, both in the UK and Ireland.
Inside View: Worth the risk
Romania and Ukraine offer hidden opportunities for underwriting risk, say Joanna Gorska, Carlo Gallo and Sorana Parvulescu of Control Risks.
Rethink: Disaster proof
Our roundup of readers' opinions reveals that despite heavy natural catastrophe losses reinsurance rates are falling