Legislation
C Suite: A Plan's Carl Shuker on advised and non-advised sales
The internet is, of course, most of the time, a force for good, but is it driving down the quality of what we as an industry offer our clients? Carl Shuker, CEO of A-Plan Insurance, investigates.
Blog: Risk of flooding will not decrease without collaboration
As an insurer, we do unfortunately see first-hand the devastating impact flooding can have on homes and livelihoods.
Enterprise Act: Paying the price for paying late
With the Enterprise Act coming into force on 4 May, policyholders will now be able to claim damages for late payment of claims. Are insurers ready?
Editor's comment: Feeling lucky?
My Irish grandmother always said bad things come in threes. In the last 18 months the insurance industry has faced bad returns on investments, several increases to insurance premium tax and now the huge change to the Ogden discount rate, so the sector…
In Depth: Ogden outrage – dismantling the discount rate
The decision to cut the Ogden discount rate for the first time in 16 years sent shock waves through the industry that will be felt for months and years to come.
MPs investigate whiplash claims
The Justice Committee is launching a short inquiry into whiplash claims and on government plans to raise the small claims limit for personal injury.
Axa's Brendan McCafferty on the consequences of the discount rate
There must be a better time to start your role as the CEO of an insurance company. A few weeks into the job, I arrived at work on a Monday morning knowing a decision had just been made that would simultaneously hike premiums for millions of motorists and…
ABI's James Dalton on sorting out the discount rate mess
I am living the discount rate at the moment. I have lost count of the number of meetings I have attended, legal opinions I have read and conversations with insurance company CEOs I have had on this complex issue.
Charles Manchester on brokers using unrated insurers
Brokers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, so they don't really come into contact with the Prudential Regulation Authority, which is primarily concerned with the soundness of insurers, ensuring protection for policyholders.
March 2017 Post: Census and CII CEO
My one-year-old just started toddling. She was so proud after pushing her walker to the other side of the room that she applauded herself. As a result, she lost her balance and landed on her bum.
What US sanctions may look like under the Trump administration
There is quite a bit of uncertainty regarding the direction of US sanctions policy under president Donald Trump's administration. Various forces drive in different directions.
What UK sanctions may look like post-Brexit
2016 was a momentous year that heralded a series of political developments with far-reaching consequences for international trade. Speculation and uncertainty abound about what Brexit means for international trade and sanctions.
Cryonics: premium on immortality?
The world of cryonics, and the freezing of human tissue, is proving a tricky one for the insurance industry.
Post Power List 2017: Elizabeth Truss
MP for South West Norfolk, and Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
Post Power List 2017: Andrew Bailey
CEO, Financial Conduct Authority
Post Power List 2017: Michel Barnier
Chief Brexit negotiator at the European Commission
Editor's comment: The concept of power
Another year and another Power List from your team at Post.
Blog: Let's create a cross-industry body to push anti-fraud reforms
Personal injury and insurers should create a cross-industry body to see through the various anti-fraud reforms and restore trust in the sector.
LV's Martin Milliner on how getting whiplash right could restore faith in insurance
Working with government, regulators and trade bodies to build public trust in insurance is a common aim of our profession and more important than ever when considering today's unnecessary claims culture.
Europe: Falling foul of the defamation minefield
The availability of defamation cover in the US has driven the market in Europe, but claims are moving from libel to privacy.
XL Catlin's Paul Greensmith on the fairness the Insurance Act has brought
They say all is fair in love and football but what about insurance?
IPT: higher and higher
Wasn't expecting that... The lyrics from the Jamie Lawson song could apply to insurers, following the latest hike in insurance premium tax.
European insurers concerned with EU services card proposal
Members of the European insurance sector have expressed concern on plans to introduce an EU services card.
2016: a momentous year for insurance law
Insurance contract law has seen a huge amount of radical change over the past 12 months.