Opinion
The green imperative
The entire spectrum of insurance takes environmental change seriously and has made great strides, though more can still be done, writes Toby Stubbs.
Mexico made simple
Concerns about regulating reinsurance contracts continue to deter potential entrants to the Mexican market, write Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly and Carlos Fan.
Legal review 2009
Ling Ong reviews the most influential legal cases of 2009, many of which have centred around disputes over binding jurisdictions.
Cash and capital
Richard Booth speculates on how the industry can make best use of its rediscovered financial muscle in 2010.
Penny black's insurance week
Not wishing to jinx RSA's Marc Charlton, who is due to exchange on his property imminently, but Penny was fascinated to hear the external comms manager is set to become the latest arrival on Albert Square — well, almost.
In the front row
Peter Whitehead discusses why the application of a front-loaded claims investigation process in most cases could result in settlement in less than 12 months of instruction by the insurer.
Casualty must transform
Simon Bird examines the issues facing casualty treaty reinsurers in 2010.
Lloyd's 2012 challenge
Jon Francis, manager of business development at Whittington, examines Lloyd's claims performance and what the next step is for the market.
More interesting times ahead
Seymour Matthews, chairman of reinsurance at Cooper Gay, sees positive signs for the industry.
Consensus: a rare beast
Our round-up of reader opinion reveals that reinsurance pricing continues to flatten and some of you are currently negotiating mergers and acquisitions.