All Supplements articles – Page 9
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Limiting the damage
Mark Shaya and Andrew Morgan report on a recent judgment that limits the scope of liability for product cover
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Covering a sub prime hit
Simon Goldring and John Bruce look at how the US sub-prime losses will affect the insurance market
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Transferring books of business the easy way
Tim Goggin explains how Part VII provides a mechanism to transfer books of business without involving policyholders
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ATE: a valuable niche
Peter Dobie, underwriting manager for Allianz Legal Protection, looks at the sustainability of after-the-event insurance
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The threat of further flooding
Andrew Holt reports on concerns over how the industry could respond if the floods return
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Mapping out our defences
Ellen Bennett reports on the issue of flood mapping and how, and where, government funding is being spent
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Questioning competency levels and drying procedures
Loss adjustors also came under criticism from Disaster Advice’s managing director, Jeff Charlton, who questioned the levels of competency of claims handling.He said: “I know everybody thinks three or four months to dry a building is acceptable, but there is ample evidence that buildings can be dried in weeks instead ...
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SupplementsFlooding Question Time - Setting the benchmark
Andrew Holt reports on a stimulating question time debate over how the industry dealt with the summer floods
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DNA raises the claims bar
A DNA test that identifies whether particular toxins have caused cell damage could have a considerable impact on litigation in disease claims. Kieran Jones and Kathleen Potter report
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Assessing the Pool Re option
Ellen Bennett reports on whether the Pool Re scenario is a viable option for covering flood loss
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Prosper from the process
Organisations that shift to a process-driven structure can expect to find the Holy Grail of a customer-based industry, says Terry Richardson
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Insurer shows the way
Oliver Laughton-Scott says only time will tell if AXA’s move into distribution is misguided
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Consolidation tightens its grip
Revenue growth is still strong as consolidation impacts the lower third of the Top 50, but the top tier are losing ground. James Simpson reports
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The fear of change
Andrew Holt reports on the true state of the broker market, after an in-depth study reveals brokers’ hopes and fears
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Supporting the broker 'have nots'
Broker Network chief executive Grant Ellis has steered the company to a record profit and a growing list of members. But now he’s on the acquisition trail. Andrew Holt reports
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A Scot brings independence for brokers
Chris Giles heads an acquisitive Scottish broker that is having a considerable impact on the English market. He explains his strategy to Andrew Holt
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Brokerage slips for the big three
As the big firms lose income the many smaller broking groups in the Top 50 are reporting strong growth and embarking on another year of fierce dealmaking. Caroline Jordan reports
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The best
1st place BGL?BGL has produce an excellent result of increasing income by 38% and posting a dramatic rise in profitability to achieve a margin of 25%, excellent for a personal lines business which has built its brand from nothing. The management has shown a refreshing willingness to sell parts of ...
