News Analysis – Page 219
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Claims & LiabilitiesThe UK motor crisis could spread globally
Emerging markets are showing a worrying rise in bodily injury claims
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Research CentreActuris quarterly rates index reveals pricing squeeze
Commercial premiums show shrinkage in commercial combined, packages and liability indices
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Re & RisksComment: Baden-Baden was bleak but it's not all bad
We could never go back to the market lows of the '90s
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Claims & LiabilitiesThe housing bubble bites back
A recent judgment has awarded a buy-to-let investor a large compensation payout based on lower-than-expected rental returns. Property surveyors - and their insurers - should watch out
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Re & RisksGagged and caged
The likes of Facebook and Twitter have created new ways for businesses to connect with their customers. Now they must learn to use these social media platforms while not ignoring the reputation risks they pose
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Re & RisksCatastrophe cashpoint: the latest facility for contingency capital
An alternative capital facility from Société Générale offers reinsurers a banking solution they can turn to in a crisis
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Research CentreDeals round-up: the market may give us reason for cheer
Small deals plummet in Q3, but M&A in the pipeline shows that confidence may be returning
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AnalysisComment: Brokers' passion alone won't change public perceptions
Brokers may exude enthusiasm, but personal lines still has some work to do
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Companies & MarketsBrit stands good chance of earning extra 25p per share, analysts say
Third-quarter performance bodes well for year-end
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The LobbyComment: Flooding is hardly a 'priority'
Spending review allocation is at odds with rhetoric
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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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Companies & MarketsWhy is there fresh JLT takeover speculation?
The three factors fuelling the market chatter
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The LobbyOsborne's spending review: what will be getting the chop?
A 30% cut in flood defence expenditure is 'a step backwards' for the industry, but it's not all bad news for brokers
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Companies & MarketsAsleep at the wheel: what went wrong with Lloyd's private motor insurers?
While other insurers have adapted to the changing motor market, Lloyd's has stumbled
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The LobbyKeep things in proportion, Mr Hoban
What next for financial services regulation? Here's the feedback to the Treasury’s plans
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Claims & LiabilitiesPeer under pressure: Lord Young responds to his critics
We go inside Downing Street to see how the peer reacted to being grilled over his compensation culture report
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AnalysisComment: divesting in the near future will not be easy
Is it wiser to opt for bond refinancing and wait it out?
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Claims & LiabilitiesFive questions with DAS's Paul Asplin
The chief executive of legal expenses specialist DAS on the future for the add-on market, insurers owning law firms and the Jackson Review
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Re & RisksOne man's model career
Times are bountiful for the LEGO Group, but it's not all rosy, as sister title StrategicRISK found when it met Hans Læssøe, the company's head of risk
