Opinion
Editor's comment: Harmony at last? Maybe not...
Last week was busy for insurers at Parliament. First, something unusual happened in Westminster's corridors of power that could spell good news for the insurance industry.
Asia View from the Top: The effects of globalisation
'May you live in interesting times' is apparently the English translation of an ancient Chinese curse, and the past few years have been interesting and challenging from an underwriter's point of view.
Your say: Walk-away data needs safeguards
Non-claiming fraud poses new challenges for the insurance industry, warns John Freeman.
Personal injury portal: The clock is ticking
The countdown to the introduction of the extended personal injury portal has begun, says Artur Niemczewski.
View from the top: Models behaving badly
As with widely reported sat-nav disasters, what is going on in the banking sector as financial institutions embed the Basel III regulatory framework is testing investors' faith in what their computers are telling them, says Roger Bickmore.
View from the top: End of the road
Parallels can be drawn between the demise of taxi manufacturer Manganese Bronze and the plight of brokers, says Julian James.
View from the top: Running the numbers on Laspo
Will the changes to the Judicial College Guidelines have a significant impact on personal injury claims, asks John O'Roarke.
In Series: Data Sharing - Sharing solution
When it comes to data sharing, the insurance industry should follow the lead of the banking sector by unleashing competition among multiple data suppliers.
Health and safety: Staying safe
The Health and Safety Executive is set to exempt businesses in lower-risk sectors from routine inspections, and insurers and brokers have an important role to play in ensuring that standards don't slip.
Editor's comment: Testing our mettle
US voters were still heading to the polls as Post went to press. But with many north eastern states operating makeshift polling stations and still without electricity a week after superstorm Sandy made landfall, the closely fought election was shaping up…
Europe View from the Top: Risk management in a recession
The global recession has forced companies to rethink their business models, strategies and operations, says Ferma president Jorge Luzzi.
View from the top: Prepare for the inundation
As applications of data multiply in the industry, the biggest risk from breaches is reputational, says Paul Bantick.
Editor's comment: Keeping cool in a crisis
In one sense it is heartening to witness the global insurance industry’s calm and confident composure in the wake of 'superstorm' Sandy.
Europe's climate change risks in the spotlight
Natural catastrophes and disasters are an important area of research and development in the insurance world, says BrokersLink's Paul Bitner.
Your say: Take advantage of telematics
Telematics allows the premium to be priced fairly and young drivers to monitor their progress, says Linden Holliday.
View from the top: The changing face of risk
A recent Europe-wide survey of risk managers identified the top issues keeping board members at major corporations awake at night, says Nigel Bamber.
View from the top: Risk ready for Rio
With London 2012 behind us, Rio 2016 offers another sensational showcase for global risk management, says David Ross.
Asia View from the Top: Are we ready for a perfect storm in China?
The recent development trend in the insurance market in China has generated new challenges for the insurance market. But by no exaggeration, it could be a 'perfect storm' to reshape the industry.
Your say: Promoting active engagement
The insurance industry needs to wise up to the power of the brand, says Hannah Squirrell.
Your say: Flood clarity is a priority
Aidan Kerr answers accusations that the ABI is failing to "nail its colours to the mast" over a replacement for the Statement of Principles.
View from the top: Customers in control
The advent of social media is challenging the way the industry does business, says Steve Treloar.
Editor's comment: In the line of fire and flood
Industry reaction to surge events is never far from the debating arena when it comes to learning lessons from catastrophic floods or fires, and loss adjusters frequently find themselves in the line of fire.
Asia View from the Top: The Labuan initiative
Asian regulators are signalling a change in the weather on the way to establishing new, enhanced levels of professional practice across the region.
View from the top: The triumvirate of trust
Reservation of rights does little to reassure the customer that their insurer will honour its promise, says Nicolas Aubert.