All Claims articles
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AnalysisMaking good on a promise
It is in how they manage blindsiding losses that the risk managers prove their mettle
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AnalysisABI: Insurers took reputational hit on COVID
Speaking at the association’s virtual conference, director general Huw Evans said the industry had to ”learn the lessons” from the FCA test case
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AnalysisIndustry fears spread concerning Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices spiked this week on false rumours that Iran had closed a strategically important waterway in the Persian Gulf
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AnalysisMultinationals fear supply disruption in China
A large natural catastrophe in China would have an even more devastating effect on global supply chains than the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami did
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FeaturesGreat contraction reveals price of poor money management
The economic turmoil has exposed flaws and inefficiencies in corporate treasury departments that is costing companies much more than they realise, according to a survey
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AnalysisThai floods increase claims from Japanese earthquake
Two major natural catastrophes that have struck global supply chains in recent months are hurting business interruption insurers
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AnalysisContagion in the eurozone?
As the debt crisis worsens, Portugal and Ireland are struggling to regain their composure and Greece is in line for yet another bail-out. What will happen if the trouble spreads?
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AnalysisThai floods hit electronics supply chain
Hardware suppliers Apple, Sony and Toshiba all expect major delays
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AnalysisSocial media top concern for risk managers
Half of the risk managers surveyed at Ferma ranked social media a key cyber risk, alongside malicious attacks and data breaches
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AnalysisCoface downgrades eurozone countries
Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Netherlands and the US all face ratings action
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AnalysisMunich RE posts profit for second quarter
The German reinsurer bounces back following heavy losses earlier in the year
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AnalysisUK to ban default retirement age
Employers will no longer be able to use retirement as a means of “managing out” older workers. Could lead to a leap in discrimination claims
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AnalysisUK riots: Claims guide
Information for businesses affected by the riots on how to claim from insurers as well as from the police
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AnalysisMultibillion-dollar costs for Tepco
Experts believe Tepco’s compensation bill will reach upwards of €17bn
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CommentPerspective on the Mactavish report
Alexander Oddy and Paul Lewis from Herbert Smith give their view on an alarming new report about the insurance placement process
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Online onlyJapan: Insured losses could be $35bn
Initial estimates peg the insurance loss at between $15bn and $35bn
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FeaturesHow to: Minimise the drama of a crisis
Product recalls are the stuff of commercial nightmare, but businesses can take several steps to handle the situation well
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AnalysisBuyers and brokers reach transparency agreement
Ferma’s deal with BIPAR includes rules on remuneration and managing conflicts of interest
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AnalysisAccenture bullying claim fails
A computer analyst was wrong to say his employer breached health and safety law, ruled a court
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InterviewsAsh won’t trigger business interruption cover
Aon says most BI policies only kick in when there is physical damage
