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Top 100 UK insurers: AM Best commentary
How have the top 100 insurers fared over the past year? What have been the highs and lows faced by the market? This article sheds light on the effect of strong competition and unfavourable claims trends upon UK insurers.
Are travel insurers keeping pace with global terrorism?
Some 15 years on from the catastrophic events of 9/11, Post examines whether the travel insurance market has kept up with the changing nature of international terrorism and whether insurers are doing enough to protect travellers going abroad.
Legal - disability technology: Advancement through technology
Disability technology is a growth area, with a widening range of new technologies and equipment. However, compensators should evaluate the cost-benefit of funding breakthrough treatments. Download Post's article to find out more.
Risk management - broker bias: Conflict and commission
This year’s annual survey from the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers revealed that concern over broker conflicts of interest is on the rise. Post's article highlights why these concerns are gaining traction and what brokers can do to reassure customers they are getting the best deal.
Claims - fires: Fanning the flames
Despite a continuing reduction in the number of fires, the cost of blazes is actually increasing. Post's article studies the top ten causes of domestic fires and what can be done to educate the public about the risks involved.
International - crewless ships: Ready to sail
With any technology involving automation and the replacement of accident-prone humans by ultra-safe computers, the pace of change is breath-taking. Post’s article highlights the development of autonomous ships which could be trialled within a year and exploited commercially before the decade is out.
Claims - Great fire of London: London burning
350 years ago, London was ravaged by the Great Fire. Out of its ashes was born a fledgling property insurance market. What strides have been made in the following centuries? In this article, David Worsfold sheds light on how the Great Fire laid the foundations for modern property insurance.
Lloyd's and the London Market: Innovation & modernisation
The London Market is keen to encourage innovation, but that will involve overturning tried and tested practices and bringing through the younger generation. Post’s article studies what the future holds for the London Market and overcoming barriers to modernisation.
Lloyd's and the London Market: Leading the way
The final part of Post’s research into the London Market delves into how the City can beat global competition and stay relevant in the digital future.
Top 30 European insurers ranking
A lack of large natural disasters, favourable exchange rates and a number of sizeable mergers have seen many of the top 30 European insurers weather the tough environment and climb the rankings. This article sheds light on the market conditions impacting Europe’s top 30 insurers.