Opinion
Blog: Strength in numbers - the power of three
The global pandemic has altered the risk landscape, pressing the need for a rethink of the tripartite relationship between insurer, broker and customer to ensure businesses’ evolving needs are met, says Sam Franks, Beazley UK regional development manager…
Zurich’s Paul Dixon on a greener claims process
With the world facing an urgent climate crisis, consumers are increasingly looking for brands to put purpose before profits, writes Paul Dixon, Zurich UK’s head of claims proposition.
Blog: The rise of new mobility and how flexible insurance is helping to drive this greener transport system
Vice-president for growth at Zego, Mathilda Nathan, considers how insurance is adapting to support greener transport.
Blog: What else can you do?
As job candidates increasing turn the table on interviewers and ask what they are doing for society, Sean Monks, senior associate at DWF Law and co-chair of the Associate Board of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK, explains how companies…
GRP’s Mike Bruce on changes in working practices requiring evolution not revolution for broking
Mike Bruce, group CEO at GRP, discusses the importance for brokers of dealing with office-based underwriters as the world of work evolves.
Blog: Working with local causes must be hardwired into the insurance industry
Across the UK there are more than 136,000 small charities and community causes helping vulnerable people in the UK. Laura Spiers, head of social impact and environmental, social and governance at RSA argues that to help them working with local causes…
Allianz’s Graham Gibson says the time is now for sustainable claims
As the summer floods have shown, urgent action is needed to tackle climate change. Insurers have already committed to investment and underwriting targets but can also make a difference on the ground in the way they handle claims Graham Gibson, chief…
Editor’s comment: The death of the mega deal?
If not for Covid-19 then the biggest story for the insurance industry of 2020 would have been the $30bn (£21.9bn) mega merger of broking giants Aon and Willis Towers Watson.
Penny Black's Social World: September 2021
Sporting subsidies, climate change, shining shoes and duplicating donations.
Markerstudy’s Simon Hughes on the challenge of turning data into business insight
Simon Hughes, group head of data and analytics at Markerstudy Group, offers some guidance on practical steps that can help align firms’ data and business strategies to achieve their goals.
Blog: Automatic for the people – benefits for all when businesses automate
Ignite Systems managing director Toby MacLachlan considers the benefits of automation in insurance.
Blog: Why the delay of next generation PPL at Lloyd’s is not a failure
Lloyd's placing platform PPL is often criticised, but when the underwriting rooms were closed last year it ensured the relative stability of the market. Jakub Wróblewski, London Market practice lead at Sollers Consulting, asks what comes next.
Trade Voice: Mass chair Paul Nicholls on why an ineffective Official Injury Claim portal is good for no-one
Paul Nicholls, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society and senior partner at Nicholls Brimble Bhol, looks at the teething pains around the new Official Injury Claim portal and what needs to be done to ensure justice and fair compensation for…
Aviva’s Adam Winslow on how insurers can help communities meet the challenges of climate change
Adam Winslow, CEO of Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance, tackles the responsibility of the insurance industry to use its expertise in risk management and prevention in taking practical action on climate change.
Blog: Is the industry on the right road with EV training?
Dean Lander, Thatcham Research head of repair sector services, makes the case that more targeted training is needed around electric vehicle parts.
Briefing: Sky is a smarter home for ex-insurtech Neos
Whether the purchase represents an insurance play or not, Sky should present a good fit for smart home no-longer-insurtech Neos.
Blog: The market has strengthened in the face of pandemic claims challenges
Claims teams must be proactive coming out of the pandemic to ensure lessons learned are not lost, posits Markel UK claims and legal services director Richard Napoli.
UK General's Tim Smyth on why ‘know their stuff’ MGAs are thriving
Tim Smyth, CEO of UK General, explains why the next ten years could be a golden decade for the managing general agent sector.
Blog: Loss adjusting on the emerald isle
Craig Harris, Criterion loss adjuster, reflects on the unique challenges of loss adjusting in Ireland.
Briefing: Amazon’s insurance play is not the bold move we’ve been waiting for
Amazon’s latest insurance foray won’t move mountains or topple dynasties – but bold isn’t always best.
Rising Star: Alex Curme, Ensurance
Alex Curme quickly rose to head of finance at managing general agent Ensurance after making the jump to insurance from auditing.
Covéa Insurance's James Gearey on FCA general insurance pricing reforms - the shape of things to come
With dual pricing regulations just around the corner James Gearey, managing director of personal lines and protection at Covéa Insurance, explains why the focus for motor insurers must now shift from price to value and choice.
Blog: Securing peace of mind in the wellbeing sector
Peach Pi underwriter Maria Naghshbandi considers the cover and claim minefield for practitioners operating in the widely unregulated wellness sector.
Blog: Tinnitus – the next whiplash?
Weightmans associate Richard Burrows zones in on tinnitus claims.