Opinion
Scotland’s future – financial services regulation
Among the questions Scotland's independence referendum raises for the insurance industry is how financial services would be regulated if Scotland votes for independence in September 2014.
View from the Top: Expect profits to be squeezed in Asia
An economist from trade credit insurer Euler Hermes gives a perspective on how weak global demand is impacting Asia's trade prospects.
Your Say: The few to affect the many
The recent story in Post on the agreement by SOCA to release the names, albeit confidentially, of companies, including insurers, which are alleged to have illegally instructed private investigators, is a worrying development for the reputation of the…
Editor's comment: Bad gambles see millions dropped
While the average 2.2 million viewers of The Million Pound Drop often urge contestants to take a gamble, they are well aware of one vital rule that it seems some insurers have forgotten: if you are not 100% sure of the answer, the only way to proceed is…
Law report: Constable culpable in car collision
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Law report: Appeal court rules betting shop was not negligent in failing to prevent gunpoint robbery
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Law report: Appeal court reverses decision to strike out redundancy claim
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View from the Top: Don’t let data leave you behind
So, after my 20-month holiday, what’s new in the market? Well, you are certainly all a bit greyer around the temples.
View from the Top: Whiplash reform needs green light
With the current dysfunctional system playing into fraudsters’ hands, the government must take action.
Your Say: Claims experience does influence retention
The recent series on claims provoked thought around the importance of a strong claims process, in protecting both the customer and the insurer’s bottom line.
Your say: Lack of MRI value for whiplash
Axa recently produced a whiplash report in which it advocated the use of MRIs in whiplash injury claims.
Asia View from the Top: Islamic insurance at the crossroads
Steven Dewhurst, partner at DAC Beachcroft, suggests regulatory action is needed to help tighten up the takaful market.
Leader: Feeling distinctly mugged off
Starting a campaign to raise the profile of your members during a difficult time – with legal reform starting to pinch – is admirable.
Ask the expert: Would staff be happier if they worked fewer hours?
Intuitively, you would think shorter working hours make people happier. This is not necessarily the case.
Law report: Claim fails over fire at property
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Law report: Appeal over reliance on anonoymous hearsay evidence is rejected
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Law report: Professional care claim reduced due to poor administration
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Website review: Confused: Is it time for an MOT for Confused.com?
Compuware evaluated the web performance of Confused’s car insurance website between 17 May and 19 June using Gomez’s performance benchmark.
View from the Top: Revealing the ‘us’ in customer focus
In order to regain the trust of our paying public we need to focus on their needs, not ours.
View from the Top: China's growing investments in Europe
Over the last decade, there has been a steady increase in the value and volume of Chinese investments in Europe regardless of continuing uncertainty in the eurozone. A senior Chinese broker tries to understand why.
View from the Top: Insurance megatrends raise questions
Towers Watson, with the International Insurance Society, recently surveyed more than 500 insurance experts. Towers Watson's Mark Saunders reflects on the findings.
Editor's comment: The end of guilt by association?
When they were young, insurers got in with the wrong crowd.
The Great Debate: Your views on industry topics
This week Post asked: The AA says uninsured driver fines will fail - what should be introduced instead?
View from the Top: The key to effective symbiosis
There are two crucial groups good managing general agents have to satisfy: insurance customers and capacity providers.