The myths of personal lines insurance: what are the critical success factors? »
When commercial lines market becomes competitive, a number of
insurers are turning to personal lines business for profitability.
In these years there are insurers claiming to be personal lines
focused. However, not all of them would succeed ultimately. What
are the issues? What should be the key focuses for personal lines
insurers? What are the critical factors making personal lines
insurers successful?
The implications of UK longevity »
In this Barbon lecture Professor Leslie Mayhew, professor of
statistics, Cass Business School and Nigel Cooke, chief actuary,
HSBC Life (UK)look at the challenges facing society from the
explosion in the UK's elderly population, the profound implications
for product development and risk-based pricing.
Regulation of general insurance business »
The latest changes to the regulation of insurers and banks (who
both sell insurance and own insurers) began in April 2013 when all
existing regulators and regulations were replaced by no less than
three UK regulators.
The regulation of insurance companies »
The latest changes to the regulation of insurers and banks (who
both sell insurance and own insurers) began in April 2013 when all
existing regulators and regulations were replaced by no less than
three UK regulators.
CII Professional Standards Board publishes annual report 2012 »
The Professional Standards Board (PSB) of the Chartered
Insurance Institute (CII) has highlighted the importance of the
financial services and general insurance professions actively
supporting robust self regulation in its Annual Report 2012.
Chairman David McIntosh QC (Hon) also sets out the purpose and
composition of the PSB, and looks at how the sector is progressing
against the public interest challenge of improving professional
standards as well as prospects for the future in a supporting video
presentation.
Best practice in occupational disease claims »
In this half hour CPD video Alison Woolston, head of Garwyn's
occupational disease unit, explains the most common
occupational diseases and the industries which are typically
affected, provides a summary of the main legislation and case law
applicable, discusses the best claims handling strategies and what
businesses can do to protect themselves. The occupational disease
claims covered include Noise Induced Deafness, Hand Arm Vibration
Syndrome, Asbestos related illnesses, occupational Asthma,
work-related upper limb disorders and stress.
Engaging the digital consumer »
In this recent Barbon lecture, Brian McBride, chairman of ASOS
looks at the changing face of customer interaction and how to
engage the digital consumer. Trevor Matthews, executive
director and chairman, developed markets, Avivaa, respondied on
behalf of the insurance profession.
Managing the new normal – sustainable underwriting »
The economic downturn has forced insurers to become more
focussed on underwriting discipline and less reliant on investment
returns. Previously, many insurers would chase market share by
offering lower premiums, while making a healthy return from their
investments. However, the non-existent interest rate environment
has forced companies to change their behaviour.
Is mining special? »
This lecture explores the extent to which mining has special
characteristics both as an industry and as a property damage /
business interruption underwriting proposition.
The new and emerging risk landscape »
In this insightful Barbon lecture, filmed in March, Professor
Ian Goldin, director, Oxford Martin School and professor of
globalisation and development, University of Oxford talks about the
new and emerging risk landscape, forecasting patterns, trends and
hotspots.