Insurance Analysis & Opinion
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Gallagher beefing up to become third option in Europe
A J Gallagher is receiving an “unusual” level of positive feedback from customers and carriers alike across Europe about its…
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Australian government flags personal liability for directors for cyber incidents
The political focus on cybersecurity continues, with the Australian government on 13 July publishing a discussion paper on Australia’s cybersecurity…
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Insurance sector must deal with trust issues
There has been a lot of talk this last month about a lack of trust in the insurance sector. A…
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Wind: Mitigating the environmental impact
While the climate case for renewables is undeniable and the economic case is becoming increasingly compelling, clean energy does present…
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Managing the return to new normal
As the UK’s national vaccination rollout continues and the country moves closer to a planned June date for ending restrictions,…
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No signs of a softening despite improved insurer results
The year-end 2020 and first-quarter 2021 results published by leading German and international insurance groups were surprisingly healthy, despite the…
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Keeping an eye on the risks ahead
Dealing with the risks immediately facing any business while also keeping an eye on the future is all part of…
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Brokers must up their game to keep business
A group of leading European risk managers have warned that brokers need to act fast if they are to remain…
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Treading carefully – cross-border litigation after Brexit
The transition period has ended and, in theory at least, Brexit is now complete. This should mean there is clarity…
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The Insurance Amendment Act 2021: paving the way for 74% FDI in India’s insurance sector
The liberalisation of foreign investment in the Indian insurance sector has been a subject of debate for more than a…
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Partnership needed to dodge the next smack in the mouth
We all have a plan until we get punched in the mouth, goes the saying. The Covid-19 pandemic has clearly…
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Building on Brexit
This article is the second in a series looking at the impact of Brexit on the construction industry. In the…
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Time to really focus on claims
The very reason why insurance is purchased by individuals and businesses is to ensure that they are ‘covered’, at least financially, when…
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Claims as a USP for insurers
Adrian Ladbury interviews Renske Franken-le Clercq, head of claims – central region, Liberty Specialty Markets, about the insurer’s claims strategy…