Risk Management
Dodd touts risk management data standardisation as he takes new role
Former Sirius Financial Solutions director Mike Dodd has joined Risk Solved as a non-executive director having helped in the rebranding of the business from MSM Risk Management.
C-Suite - Insurer: We need to talk
With buyers, brokers and insurers co-reliant on one another, communication is key to strong relations
Career development: ABI releases industry guide to non-modelled catastrophe risks
The Association of British Insurers has published an industry guide to better identify, assess and manage non-modelled aspects of global catastrophe risks.
C-Suite: Insurer: Innovation through collaboration
The industry should rethink its efforts to innovate by looking beyond the product-driven approach
Ferma prepares to launch benchmarking survey
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations will launch its benchmarking survey on Tuesday 22 April in the UK and 19 other European countries.
British Insurance Awards 2014 shortlist video
On 9 July 2014, Post will celebrate 20 years of the renowned British Insurance Awards, and what a spectacular two decades it has been.
Expertise In Action - Big data: Digital distortion
As brokers of all sizes embrace technology, data quality must be of the highest standard to ensure inaccuracies are stamped out.
C Suite - Broker: Universality challenge
The basic principle that underpins insurance is that of pooling of risk.
C-Suite Europe: Insurers and banks - an important distinction
You will be familiar with the expression: "If it looks like a duck, swims like duck, and quacks like duck, it probably IS a duck."
Zurich UK CRO Dodds exits the business
Zurich’s chief risk officer for UK general insurance Gerald Dodds has left the company after 10 years in the role.
UK among most SII ready but Pillar 3 presents 'major challenge'
Nearly 80% of European insurers expect to meet Solvency II requirements before January 2016 with Dutch, UK and Nordic firms outstripping their French, German, Greek and Eastern European counterparts in terms of readiness.
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking care of business
From slips and trips to cyber risks, the retail and wholesale sector has a changing risk profile – and insurers are perfectly placed to advise
Remote Piloted Aircraft: Game of Drones
With remote piloted aircraft systems – or drones – increasingly used commercially, what are the insurance risks involved?
In Series: Mid-corporate Risks: Taking the risk away
Risk management provides a welcome opportunity for brokers and insurers after years of recession – but they must provide a united front to take full advantage.
TT Club builds UAE footprint
Freight transport insurer TT Club is expanding its presence in Dubai to support the club’s existing claims team in the United Arab Emirates.
External forces driving risk management transparency says Guy Carp
Transparency on risk management targets and practices is improving according to reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, with regulatory and market forces said to continue the trend.
Interview: Jason Harris: Harris knows the drill
XL’s Jason Harris started his career on the oil rigs of the North Sea before moving into insurance via risk management. He explains the wide scope of his current role and the challenges facing the property and casualty market.
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.
C-Suite Europe: Rise to the challenge and pull up a seat...
Risk departments in financial institutions are dramatically expanding and becoming increasingly embedded in the management of the business.
IRM criticises government's 'fingers crossed' approach to risk management
The recent flooding episode has highlighted shortcomings in the government’s approach to risk events according to chairman of the Institute of Risk Management, Richard Anderson.
Managing General Agents: Tightening up
Most sectors of the insurance industry audibly groan when presented with the possibility of increased regulation – so why are managing general agents welcoming the prospect?
CILA rejects fears over asbestos risk to loss adjusters handling flood claims
Expert warns of a ‘high risk’ of adjusters being unwittingly contaminated.
International: Asia: Living with disasters
The insurance community is playing an increasingly important role in helping vulnerable communities in Asia adapt to climate change both before and after a disaster.
Post-blog: Turning information into new business
Information on clients and prospects has never been more plentiful or available.