Opinion
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
C-Suite Broker: Hyperion's Lyn Grobler on disrupting from within
Without the right technology, millennials won't be attracted to insurance. But without millennials, getting the infrastructure right is a struggle
C-Suite Insurer: LV's Euros Jones on why commercial insurance needs agility
Insurers must strengthen broker relationships and adapt their solutions for customers in order to survive
Europe: Insurers need to prepare for the Audit Directive
Time is running out before implementation of the European Union Audit Directive and Regulation on 17 June
Trade Voice: Where insurance and risk management meet
Airmic will be unveiling its guide to scenario analysis at its conference in June. Julia Graham says it is an essential tool that benefits the entire market.
Editor's Comment: Are you in or out?
I’m a floating voter. I don’t consistently vote for the same political party.
Asia C-Suite: Opportunities abound for independent brokers
Asia-Pacific is a region of vast diversity - culturally, geographically and economically - offering great opportunities for independent brokers writes Sid Garcia.
Trade Voice: Higher standards of legal professionalism to tackle claims woes
For some, claims litigation is big business. The claims market is remarkably resilient and adaptable, seemingly capable of an endless identification of new claims opportunities to maintain and grow revenue and profits
C-Suite Broker: Bollington's Paul Moors on why broking is like football
As a season ticket holder at Manchester United, every other Saturday I take my seat at the Theatre of Dreams, dreams that haven’t been too pleasant this year