Opinion
Brodies' Elena Fry on the Apologies (Scotland) Act
The Apologies (Scotland) Act 2016 has caused some discussion north of the border, as insurers and policyholders consider how the Act will impact upon civil claims in Scotland.
Legal: The cost-benefit of emerging rehabilitation technologies
The disability market is benefiting from an expanding range of innovative equipment, fuelled by a combination of technological advances and by crossover into the civilian sector from military aftercare of combat veterans.
Europe: Reinsurance trends in 2016 and beyond
Reinsurance and global risks are by nature linked, since the reinsurance business is all about risk. To better understand reinsurance trends a look at the global risk landscape is required.
Director of Content’s Comment: Are beards a threat to insurtech?
I recently sat down with the ‘poster girl for diversity’ Inga Beale for this month’s cover interview. The Lloyd’s CEO covered a lot of ground, including the topic for which she has become a figurehead, as well as the modernisation of Lloyd’s – two…
Asia C-Suite: Singapore's timely cyber action
Gavin Hayes, head of Asia-Pacific at Beazley, welcomes the Singapore government's attempts to clampdown on cyber risks.
Hiscox's Ross Dingwall on the value of relationships
Ross Dingwall, managing director of the Broker Channel for Hiscox UK and Ireland explains why, in a digital world, relationships still count
Trade Voice: Biba's Steve White on how the times they are a changin'
It is in turbulent times that trade bodies can prove must helpful.
Evolution's Paul Upton on making human intervention as smart as possible
Paul Upton, CEO of Evolution Underwriting, asks if man and machine can ever work in perfect harmony
Europe: The run-off opportunity
The $250bn (£175bn) European insurance run-off market is now big business.
Aviva's Simon Warsop on flood resilience
Simon Warsop, chief underwriting officer for Aviva’s personal lines business, talks about recent flood debates and what action is needed now to protect homes and businesses next winter.
Junction's Ali Crossley on why connectivity is the future
Ali Crossley, customer director at BGL Group's Junction says connectivity is happening right now and it's only a matter of time before application in homes is commonplace.
Europe: Getting ready for the General Data Protection Regulation
Insurers have two years to adapt to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, at least until the timetable and details of Brexit are clarified.
Editor's comment: Insurers have a major part to play
Speaking to Association of British Insurers’ members at his outgoing dinner last month, chairman Paul Evans said the organisation had never been “more relevant to its members” and “the work, focus and voice of the ABI is directed by its members, for its…
QBE's Jeff Carr on partnerships in risk management
The future and what it holds was a dominant theme at this year’s Association of Insurance and Risk Managers conference, as the risk management community gathered to discuss emerging risks, the changing risk environment and how old threats are morphing…
Aston Scott's Peter Blanc on whether it's time to sell or buy
Insurance brokers all go through life cycles, both as companies and as individuals - companies grow from one or two-man-band start-ups and tend to keep growing up to the level of ambition and desire of the owners or founders.
C-Suite Insurer: AIG's Anthony Baldwin on future-proofing our underwriters
When you meet someone at a party and tell them you’re in insurance, what reaction do you get? A shrug, a swift change of subject, or possibly the sight of your new acquaintance’s back as they head off to find someone more interesting to talk to.
Trade Voice: CILA's Malcolm Hyde on Christmas and New Year with Desmond, Eva and Frank
For some, Christmas and New Year can be a stressful time. Add storms Desmond, Eva and Frank into the mix and the festivities become a seemingly endless time of misery.
Editor's comment: A time to come together
The UK electorate has had its say and the decision is for the UK to leave the European Union.
C-Suite Broker: Bluefin's Robert Organ on why getting all staff engaged is important
Having your greatest assets on board will help you reap the rewards
C-Suite Insurer: Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau on why the Insurance Act will be a giant leap for insurance
Commercial insurance law is entering a new era of clarity
C-Suite MGA: Pen Underwriting’s Martin Hall on defining by definition
This time last year, I was busy ruminating on my first few weeks working for a specialist underwriting business.
C-Suite Broker: Towergate's Janice Deakin on the importance of stepping away from emails
When it comes to broking, there’s just no substitute for talking, and there is no better reminder of that than the annual British Insurance Brokers' Association conference
North of the Border: Key differences on the Insurance Act
The landscape of Scottish law will feel quite familiar to someone who deals primarily in English law but can be a trap for the unwary where it differs