News Analysis – Page 257
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Comments/LettersBattle for talent
Elliot Lane says the business of recruiting and holding talented individuals is tough, but one worth investing the necessary time, effort and funds in
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Online onlyClosure in the Lloyd's Central Fund saga
The long-running dispute has finally ended, but the result is veiled in secrecy
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Online onlyCapital conundrum
New EU solvency rules could have serious consequences for the insurance industry
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Seeking clarity in claims
Risk managers want greater transparency from insurers in relation to claims
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Online onlyOval's acquisition march continues
The broking giant continues to consolidate but there are still gaps in its portfolio
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News AnalysisThe big acquisition push
Andrew Holt says the market is still cautious of broker acquisitions by insurers, but it does show the strength of brokers in the distribution chain
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Online onlyFlood under the judicial spotlight
A recent court case could lead to insurers excluding flood risk
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Comments/LettersOnline battleground
Caroline Muspratt says aggregator websites are a mixed blessing for insurers and brokers
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News AnalysisChanging the Guardian model
The closure of Guardian Holdings’ Kings Hill office is the culmination of a consolidation strategy to adapt to new market conditions. Tom Flack explains
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News AnalysisRisky business
Growth in the professional risks market could be a boon for insurers, argues Tom Flack
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Online onlyLutine: Deconstructing the back office
Lloyd's decision to end Xchanging's business processing monopoly has opened up opportunities for outsourcing companies
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Online onlyPredators in the wings
Sampo has ruled itself out of a bid for R&SA but others could be set to pounce
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Comments/LettersBanking on local insurance
Andrew Cave says HSBC’s tie-up with Norwich Union is logical but history is against it
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News AnalysisPersuader becomes proctor
Richard Ward has started to get tough with those he believes are holding back reform of the market
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Online onlyEDI trends indicate growth in direct market
The total volume of EDI broker transactions has fallen dramatically suggesting a growth in the direct insurance market
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News AnalysisTurning the tables on insurers
The latest revision to the Ogden tables could result in a 50% increase in the cost of some personal injury claims, but insurers are not worried. Tom Flack explains
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News AnalysisLicence points and pricing
Insurers are inconsistent in how they treat drivers with motoring convictions
