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Insurance Times’s man on the inside is in Manchester – read his updates from Biba 2012 here
'I do hope Norwich City score fewer own goals than Aviva'Subscription
The Backchat Insider muses on a shareholder complaint at last week’s landmark AGM about Aviva’s continued sponsorship of ‘overpaid’ footballers
‘You can’t beat a piece of paper, Steve’Subscription
Our Insider muses on the inevitability of being let down by modern technology
‘I’ve lived like a monk for years’Subscription
The Backchat Insider notes that some insurers are planning a more austere Biba conference this year … and is impressed that so many from the industry took to the streets for the London Marathon
‘Hmm. Not sure my lad would have liked being called Direct Line’Subscription
The Backchat Insider ponders the pitfalls of naming offspring after an insurance company
‘It’s nice to know that someone will care for me in my old age’Subscription
The backchat insider muses about the similarity between signposting … and dating
'Know your limitations, especially in insurance, where meddling with what you don’t understand can be expensive'Subscription
Our Backchat Insider enjoys hearing of Bronek Masojada’s mind-bending experience at a life insurance conference
'It is about as vibrant as Monty Python's parrot'Subscription
This week, the Backchat Insider is exhausted with tales of football rivalries, Olympian efforts and men on the run
‘If some are trying to ride Solvency II like a bike...they’d better keep pedalling’Subscription
The Backchat Insider was amused by DAC Beachcroft partner Andrew Parker’s description of the FSA’s forthcoming magnum opus
'Engelhardt obviously has Great Expectations for Admiral in 2012'Subscription
The Insider learns of his old friend’s literary leanings, and considers filing a missing persons report on Riverbourne’s ex MD
‘I'd better get in training for my next visit to the Commons’Subscription
The Backchat Insider is astounded by MP Jonathan Evans’s whippet-like speed at navigating the labyrinthian route from his office to the Commons chamber
'Perhaps Higginbotham is showing a grudging acceptance of his nickname - The Gherkinmaster'Subscription
The Backchat Insider hears about a chance to tour the Swiss Re building – although even he might not yet be old enough
'Perhaps it's true - power is the ultimate aphrodisiac'Subscription
The Backchat Insider has been enjoying the high life, thanks to the pulling power of a certain insurer boss …
Photos
In pictures: UK Claims Excellence Awards 2012
View our photo gallery from the UK Claims Excellence Awards night
Photo special: 2011 Insurance Times Awards winnersSubscription
The winners of this year’s Insurance Times Awards in pictures
In pictures: the 2011 IT Pack FinalSubscription
The finalists of the 2011 IT Pack competed in a sailing challenge
Photo special: Insurance Times Awards Finalists 2011Subscription
The 2011 Insurance Times Awards finalists celebrated their nominations
Photo special: Global Leaders Forum 2011Subscription
Photos of industry leaders and guest speakers including Nick Leeson at our forum in London
