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Infectious disease climbs and terrorism falls among concerns of global business leaders
Infectious disease is now the second main concern for business executives globally, jumping 28 places from its ranking in 2019 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the World Economic Forum’s interactive map on Regional Risks for Doing…
Aviva’s Phil Bayles on trading in a hard market
As trusted advisors providing access to high quality risk management resources brokers can help clients meet the challenges that lie ahead and should be in contact with insurers as early as possible to review cost and cover options, says Aviva’s chief…
Fully Comp Episode One: How ready is the UK for future flood events?
Welcome to the first episode of Fully Comp, Insurance Post’s new regular video series tackling some of the biggest issues in insurance.
Brightside’s Brendan McCafferty on why the insurance industry needs to get real on its social contract
The insurance industry needs to find the right answers quickly if it is going to rebuild its reputation with the public, particularly after the recent business interruption court case and dual pricing headlines, says Brightside CEO Brendan McCafferty.
Insurers to continue BI dispute at fast-tracked Supreme Court appeal
Six insurers and the Financial Conduct Authority have been granted permission to fast-track an appeal of last month’s business interruption test case judgment to the Supreme Court.
QIC cannot intervene in BI test case appeal
During Friday’s business interruption hearing, the court rejected an eleventh hour application by insurer QIC Europe Limited to intervene in the Financial Conduct Authority's test case.
Editor's comment: What a difference a year makes
I’m a firm believer that even when you are facing your darkest days things will be better on the other side and good things will always follow.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2020
The 100 largest UK-regulated insurers reported a combined underwriting profit in 2019, albeit lower than in 2018. Bond yields fell in 2019, however, investment earnings benefited from the strong performance of equity markets. How will the impact of the…
Future Focus 2030: The Lloyd’s and London Market podcast
It is the year 2030. Following the success of 2019’s Blueprint One and 2025’s Blueprint Two [which also co-opted in the IUA and broader stakeholder representation], Lloyd’s and the wider London market is now ready for the highly anticipated third…
Future Focus 2030: The future of Lloyd’s and the London Market
As part of a monthly series, Post looks into the future at how the insurance industry might change, focusing on a specific issue. In the latest instalment David Worsfold looks at transformation of Lloyd’s and the London market in the post Covid-19 era
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FCA and seven insurers file 'precautionary' applications for Supreme Court BI test case appeal
The Financial Conduct Authority and seven out of the eight insurers involved in the regulator’s business interruption test case have filed applications to ‘leapfrog’ an appeal of the High Court judgment handed down earlier this month to the Supreme Court.
Spotlight: Future of work - value your employees, your customers, and reap the benefits for your business
None of us were prepared for the Covid-19 pandemic, with few of us believing it possible, and the changes we’ve seen in society as a result may see permanent changes to the way we work and live in the future writes Paul O'Sullivan, head of commercial…
Government hits out at insurers over grant deductions from BI claims
John Glen MP, economic secretary to HM Treasury, has rebuked insurers deducting government grants from business interruption claims payments and warned of further action.
Tokyo Olympics a reminder of risk landscape beyond the pandemic, says WTW
The coronavirus pandemic has underscored the need for the organisers of events like the postponed Tokyo Olympics and risk managers in general to give serious consideration to every item in their risk registers, a research team at Willis Towers Watson has…
Trade Voice: Sam Elsby, Apil
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president Sam Elsby reflects on the need for collaboration between the representatives of claimants and defendants to ensure the best outcomes for injured people, both during and beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
Spotlight: Future of insurance work: transitioning back to the office
When lockdown happened in March some insurers and brokers were better placed than others to continue operating remotely with little or no impact on service. These firms had already been invested heavily in technology to enable more flexible working and…
Industry must look at risks beyond pandemic in tackling non-damage BI challenge
Work to create a vehicle for dealing with catastrophic and systemic risks in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic must take into account the full spectrum of risks capable of causing comparable levels of disruption, prominent industry figures said on…
Briefing: The great home/office flip flop
This week will have seen many of us who had been ready to get back to the office reconsider, as guidelines across England shifted.
Blog: Replacement vehicle hygiene - is it the missing link in a ‘Covid-safe’ motor insurance supply chain?
There have been many challenges over the last six months. James Roberts, business development director for insurance at Europcar Mobility Group, believes there is clear evidence that the motor insurance sector has adapted well, responding to customer…
Gallagher’s Simon Matson on a balance of the old and the new
Brokers should see the hard market as an opportunity to prove their value as trusted advisors, says Gallagher’s UK broking and underwriting CEO Simon Matson, as he also looks at the changes to office life due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Return to offices halted following government’s work from home guidance
Businesses have put their return to office plans on hold following the latest statement from the government asking people in England to work from home where possible.
Have your say on the FCA's BI Test case outcome
Last week the High Court found in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority on key issues in the business interruption test case. Post seeks to find out how the market feels about this.
Analysis: One in five D&O buyers witnessing 400% premium increases
One in five UK directors and officers insurance buyers faced rate rises of 400% or more during this year’s renewals, according to Airmic.