Risk Management
Blog: Insurers must prepare for disasters
Planning the response to large-scale catastrophes is a must for all general insurers.
Blog: The dangerous impacts of the salary sacrifice reform
The proposed reforms to salary sacrifice schemes could lead to more employees using their own cars for business - and an insurance headache.
Legal Update: Football corruption: Clubs must avoid an own goal
Football clubs that fail to prevent bribery may face criminal prosecution.
E-cigarettes: The new asbestos?
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has grown exponentially since they appeared on the market 10 years ago. When it comes to covering the associated risks, are insurers and brokers playing with fire?
Top 30 Asia insurers: Asia remains in a stable condition
There has been little change in the rankings of the top 30 Asia insurers since 2014, with China still dominating the rankings, despite a decreasing growth rate
Articulating terror risks with construction policies
As the areas affected by war and terrorism expand, the number of risks seeking insurance in those regions is increasing.
Bluefin's Kenny Hogg on why drones can't replace human contact
In the uniquely information-obsessed world we now inhabit, the personal transactional nature of an insurance broker has never been more in the spotlight.
Aon rolls out earthquake risk model for Iceland
Aon Benfield has launched a new catastrophe model to better weigh the risk of earthquakes occurring in Iceland.
Hurricane Matthew could cost insurers $8.8bn
Hurricane Matthew may cost insurers as much as $8.8bn, according to AIR Worldwide.
Gallagher enters deal with University of Glasgow
Arthur J Gallagher is to provide risk management and insurance broking services to the University of Glasgow.
Hurricane Matthew loss scenario tops $8bn as death toll rises
Total losses in the US from Hurricane Matthew could be up to $8bn (£6.5bn), according to modelled storm loss scenarios from RMS.
Pricing under pressure in warranty and indemnity as new entrants target market
With 2015 the biggest ever year for mergers and acquisitions globally, demand for warranty and indemnity insurance is rising rapidly.
Zurich's David Roberts on why risk never sleeps
Interconnected threats call for new skills beyond insurance procurement
How a board game is teaching teenagers all about risk
The insurance industry could score points among the young generation
Roundtable: Autonomous driving systems need standards
Can insurers keep up with the pace of change powered by Advanced Driver Assistance Systems – especially when it comes to repairs? Post, in association with Autoglass, hosted an industry roundtable to find out
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: Innovation and modernisation
The London Market is keen to encourage innovation, but that will involve overturning tried and tested practices and bringing through the younger generation
Blog: Claims specialists, underwriters and risk managers need to get together to innovate
Technological advances help claims specialists and underwriters improve their processes but perhaps the biggest challenge for innovation may lie in both of them working together.
Rios rejoins Allianz for Asia-Pacific risk role
Diego Rios has returned to Allianz as chief risk officer for Allianz Asia-Pacific.
Tay joins Axa as Asia chief risk officer
Annie Tay has joined Axa in Asia as the chief risk officer for the region.
FM Global breaks ground on £45m loss prevention facility in Singapore
International commercial insurer FM Global has broken ground on a S$80m (£45m) education facility in Singapore.
Clear Insurance Management joins Group Risk Development
Clear Insurance Management has joined Group Risk Development, the trade body for advisers, providers and reinsurers operating in the group risk market.
Blog: Insuring devolution
The devolution of powers from central to local government and the resulting rise of super-combined authorities raise a number of issues and challenges for local authorities. Their insurers must be innovative if they are to manage these new highly complex…
QBE cancels £31.1m deal with Network Rail
A £31.1m insurance arrangement between QBE and Network Rail was not renewed in the first half of the year because of “unacceptable terms”.
When should older drivers hang up their keys?
Older drivers are a growing market, whose risk is difficult to assess.