All articles by Helen Yates – Page 6
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: Regulation: broker-client
Is the regulatory burden on UK brokers good for clients, or does it direct resources away from the customer?
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: Regulation – motor insurance
The government has introduced a raft of reforms aimed at cutting fraud and lowering the price of motor insurance. But is it targeting the right areas?
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: The growth challenge for brokers in 2014
The uptick in the UK economy will make growth for UK brokers less difficult than in 2013. But challenges remain, including the direction of rates, particularly in retail pricing
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: broking in the UK
Despite a difficult five years, UK brokers remain optimistic and continue to demonstrate the value they bring. We look at the pressures they have been facing and what the next 12 months might bring
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: risk management
In a rapidly changing world the balance between tangible and intangible risks is shifting. This month’s edition of The Knowledge looks at how firms of all sizes are taking a more sophisticated approach to risk management.
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: claims excellence
This month’s edition looks at how good claims handling is vital for brokers and insurers
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Special ReportsSpotlight on specialist motor
With profits in the mainstream motor market remaining hard to get, insurers are turning to specialised products, such as those aimed at convicted drivers and classic car owners
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Online onlySpotlight on construction
The UK construction sector remains in the doldrums, with a knock-on effect on the commercial insurance market
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Online onlyCould deafness become the new whiplash?
Noise-induced hearing loss claims against employers have doubled over the past five years, but with half of these settled at nil, there is a suggestion that a high proportion are spurious claims
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Markets & RisksThe Iran effect
With sanctions against Iran now embracing insurance, anxiety is growing about the complexity of the new rules and tough penalties for breaches. As insurers pour resources into trying to do the right thing, delays and hesitation ensue. We talk to those who are trying to unpick the legislation
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Re & RisksMoving target
The reinsurance domicile debate is raging once again. Uncertainty over US tax rules and Solvency II is causing a ‘Bermuda drift’ to European centres such as Zurich, which has prime conditions for hub status
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Markets & RisksThe middle men
London’s wholesale market is increasingly dominated by Aon, Marsh and Willis, but are there any advantages to being a bit smaller than the ‘big three’? We spoke to the heads of three mid-sized brokers to find out
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Re & RisksThe London market: catching the wind
With its square mile of talent and changing attitude to reform, could London – and Lloyd’s in particular – be the main beneficiary of the Solvency II era?
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Re & RisksNot just a drop in the ocean: the story of BP's Jupiter
With a reserve limit of $700m, BP’s captive insurer is unlikely to make much of a dent in covering the oil major’s losses from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, but Jupiter has still proved its worth
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Re & RisksSwiss Re-structures: all change at the reinsurance giant
On the crest of a wave of positive developments, Swiss Re has decided to reorganise its business structure and management heads. Some aspects have been tried before, however, with mixed results
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Markets & RisksThe shipping forecast
Marine rates threaten to plummet to new lows as a result of overcapacity and a lack of major losses. We navigate the stormy seas of today’s market
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Markets & RisksGrappling with Solvency II
As compliance efforts step up a gear, many are questioning whether the impending Solvency II regime is just one more headache for insurance companies
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SupplementsSquare mile e-volution
Nothing will ever replace face-to-face negotiations in the London and Lloyd’s market, but e-placement will minimise the mundane and maximise time for complex business
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FeaturesAn eco-friendly broker
When it comes to tackling environmental issues the large corporates seem to have the edge, but for broker Ray Johnson thinking globally is about acting locally. Helen Yates reports
