Opinion
Your Say: Driving ‘fingerprint’ to deliver data confidence to underwriters
The recent article Get Smart, Get Appy made some valid points about the adoption of apps by insurers.
Your Say: Will Citroen be the first of many?
Car manufacturer, Citroën, has recently announced its plans to fit a telematics device as standard in its C1 Connexion special edition model.
Europe View from the Top: Remaining relevant
The reinsurance industry has been a great enabler of risk-taking, supporting the development of the global economic system since the 17th century.
View from the Top: The move from West to East
As many Western insurers leave the Asian insurance sector, Patrick Chan, director and general manager of Nova Risk Services and chief operating officer at BrokersLink Asia Pacific, explains why entrepeneurs in the region are buying up assets.
Leader: Once, twice, third time’s a charm?
The idea of regulation is not new for the insurance industry. In November 1998, a government statement concluded that statutory regulation was not suitable for the general insurance market.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is always fascinated to hear about different forms of claims settlement, so was intrigued to learn LAS Claims Management issues so-called Tuxedo Cards where requested by claimants.
View from the Top: Get behind Steve
Congratulations to Steve White on his appointment to the role of chief executive at the British Insurance Brokers Association.
View from the Top: Going back to basics
Accidents shouldn’t be seen as an opportunity to make money, but to provide a quality service, says James Reader.
Your say: Don’t tar all fraud staff with the same brush
I applaud the Financial Services Authority’s interest in how insurers use private investigators.
Your say: Investigators aren’t the villains
I find the Financial Services Authority’s thematic review into the insurer-investigator relationship a curious exercise.
North of the Border: The new squeezed middle?
Two recent Scottish appeals have highlighted the impact of the financial crisis on damages.
View from the Top: Having a purpose
Insurers owe it to policyholders to pay up when called upon, without discussion and without delay, says Mike Hammond.
Your say: Insurers must keep telematics pace
Following the implementation of the European Court of Justice ruling in December preventing insurers from using gender as a proxy on which to price insurance premiums, it comes as no surprise that the number of telematics based policies available is on…
View from the Top: Business customers want enforceable transparency
In about four months, the European Parliament will vote on the revised version of the Insurance Mediation Directive. If the directive is adopted in its present form, it will cover only individual customers and small businesses.
Editor's comment: Let us pray
Last week the Catholic Church took five votes over two days in the conclave to choose Pope Francis I to replace Pope Benedict XVI.
Penny Black's insurance week
It was all go last Friday as the Post team frantically tried to track down brokers willing to comment on the appointment of Steve White as Biba’s top dog.
View from the Top: Time is running out
With agreement on the future of flood insurance still out of reach, the government must pick up the pace, says Bronek Masojada.
Credit Insurance: Lessons from the crisis
Credit insurance may have fallen out of favour during crisis years, but if used correctly it remains a vital tool for European corporates, according to Igor Zax.
Europe View from the Top: The shifting landscape of environmental risks
In a landmark legal case, a multinational company is being sued in the Netherlands by African farmers for alleged environmental mismanagement by its overseas subsidiary in Nigeria. If found guilty, this could set a precedent.
Editor's comment: Messages from the market
Standing at the back of the annual results queue must be gratifying for a firm on its uppers. But not so much when, like Aviva, you have a £3.05bn post-tax loss to reveal and no one coming next to soften the blow.
Your Say: Insurers can influence metal theft
While parliament is yet to agree the scope and specifics of the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill, what is certain is the scrap metal industry is facing tighter controls than ever before.
Your say: More metal theft debate is needed
I’m pleased to see MP Richard Ottaway’s private members bill, the Scrap Metal Dealers Act, receive Royal Assent. Its aim is to regulate the industry, crack down on cash payments and eliminate rogue traders.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is always impressed by firms that go the extra mile to ensure they have the right employees. However, some take this further than others.
Scotland's future: Change is already afoot in Scotland
If the insurance industry needed a reminder that the Scottish Government already has significant power to affect insurance operations, it need look no further than last month’s announcement of a consultation on the Scottish court system. The draft Courts…