Opinion
Norwich Union plan may still have a catch
Regarding the story last week 'NU to pour millions into 'bank' to help brokers fend off buyers' (Pos...
Make the customer central in insurance law
As you may be aware, the Law Commission has recently been consulting with the Association of British...
Insurers' investment strategies - When it comes to the crunch
With focus turning to how insurers can boost their financial health, David Lomas highlights the value of a diverse investment strategy
Risk appetite back on menu
With the news that up to five insurer start ups are seeking capital funding to launch into the domes...
Fire-proof school system
After a decade of lobbying, we welcome new guidance launched this week by schools minister Jim Knigh...
Let's get it over with
The 21st Century has not been kind to the insurance industry. We have been convulsed by external eve...
In the wrong hands?
PPI report
Deja vu for NU's Mayer
Whether by accident or design, it turns out that Norwich Union has appointed someone to run its UK g...
Evidence is key for claims
The Motor Insurers' Bureau was surprised to read Andrew Campbell's comments (MIB pays out £110k sett...
One size does not fit all
As we approach the close of 2007, it is vital to address the issue of our industry's changing landsc...
Spread the good word
How is the insurance industry ever going to overcome its obsession with the way the public perceives...
Rigorous tests for solicitors
I read the article headlined "Seize the opportunity" (Fraud management briefing plus, 18 October, p3...
Sub-prime: the sleepless nights have just begun
A new wave of financial scandals, including sub-prime mortgages, has descended on the global insuran...
The end is nigh
Solicitors' PI renewals 2007
From pomp to prison
Independent insurance
Brokers target PMI to gain advantages
Amid all the merger activity that has dominated the broking sector recently, two of the largest cons...
Bah, humbug
Dear friend, Oh, how a broker's ear becomes tuned during a soft market! As an example, here are the...
Lessons must be learnt from Independent's fall
Given the track record of the Serious Fraud Office in bringing successful cases, the news that the I...
An industry lagging behind
Insurance as an industry is falling behind, regardless of the spin. When the stock market went throu...
LAML has the resources
I refer to your recent article about the fire at Bentley Wood High School (Post, 11 October 2007, p2...
Sticking to the facts
The House of Lords decision to end compensation for those with asymptomatic pleural plaques has been...
Getting to the heart of loss
I can reassure John Fairley (Post Box, 4 October, 2007) that he need not worry. The primary objectiv...
Flood pledge is woeful
It is now 20 years since the Great Storm of 1987 and the £3bn costs of this summer's floods are well...
Trust me, I'm a doctor
It looks like a row could be brewing between private practitioners and the medical insurers charged ...