Insurer Analysis – Page 49
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Online onlyAnalysis: Insurers make progress on cutting complaints
Figures from the Financial Ombudsman Service reveal an 8.5% fall in cases referred to it
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AgendaAnalysis: Latest round in credit hire war goes to insurers
Court of Appeal ruling described as ‘hammer blow’ to credit hire firms, but they win back some lost ground, thanks to a County Court judgement in a separate case
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Online onlyAnalysis: Internet of Things will change the insurance industry
In a world where everything is connected, insurers will be better able to understand risk. But there remain obstacles to overcome, such as who owns the data that is collected
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AgendaThe Knowledge: Survey – UK recovery is critical to commercial lines growth
More than half of brokers in see overall economic performance as key to commercial lines business, with about the same amount expecting more from this sector this year
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Online onlyAnalysis: DLG’s Geddes is the highest paid executive in GI
Insurance Times study also reveals that being a Lloyd’s director is even more lucrative than working for a big name GI insurer
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Online onlyAnalysis: Who was the best performing Lloyd’s insurer of 2014?
Most firms reported lower underwriting profits after a tougher year, but who came out on top?
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AgendaThe Knowledge: Sector outlook, commercial lines – brokers give their views
Insurance industry experts give their view of the outlook for commercial lines
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NewsBriefing: Lifting the lid on the battle to buy Chaucer's £200m motor book
Briefing: Sources suggest that an announcement could be made very soon on the new owners of Chaucer’s UK motor book
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NewsAnalysis: Reserve releases still key to insurer profits
Motor insurers are still relying on reserve releases and ancillary income to boost performance
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AgendaAnalysis: Aviva takes gold for 2014 performance
Aviva jumps three places to first place, trumping last year’s winner Admiral, while Ageas brings up the rear with a combined operating ratio just below 100%
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AgendaAnalysis: Insurers have yet to exploit sea of data
The insurer that can exploit the mass of available data to improve customer experience may become a giant, but the industry could yet face threat from ‘internet masters of analytics’ such as Amazon or Google
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Online onlyAnalysis: Five things we learned from the 2014 results
Insurance Times looks at the trends highlighted by the financial performance of the biggest UK general insurance players
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: Can a reputation be insured?
While insurers are becoming more innovative at covering reputational damage, the key problem remains defining reputational harm and just what customers need to be covered for
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Online onlyAnalysis: Who is top of the motor growth table?
It was the second year in a row for 2014’s fastest-growing motor brand. But the surge in market growth of direct insurers is a headache for brokers
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AgendaAnalysis: London Market begins fightback to stay top
Between 2012 and 2014 London captured just 0.5% of insurance growth in emerging markets. Now the London Market Group is leading the response to keep the City’s in its world-leading position
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AgendaAnalysis: The verdict on RSA's Stephen Hester one year into his reign
A year after taking over the hot seat, Hester has brought RSA back into the black. But the insurer remains a “work in progress”, analysts say
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AgendaThe Knowledge - Expert View: Underinsurance is a business problem, but a broker opportunity
Adrian McGuire, head of commercial broker property - product underwriting, Zurich Insurance, gives his view of the problem of underinsurance and what brokers can do to tackle it
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AgendaSpecial Report: Careers in Insurance
Whether looking for a new role or your next big hire, this 11-page report tells you all you need to know about the UK insurance jobs market.
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AgendaYear of losses fails to harden aviation market
Even after the recent Malaysian Airlines and AirAsia crises, expected premium rises did not occur and insurance industry experts say high levels of capacity driven by growth will keep market soft
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Online onlyThe Knowledge: Underinsurance – Fear of premium hikes leaves clients exposed
Some 80% of survey respondents say underinsurance has become a bigger problem since the economic downturn in 2008 and a similar number believe buyers avoid regular assessments
