Opinion

Navigating the Complexities of the Insurance Landscape in 2024

This piece is by Bill Bradshaw, Operations Senior Vice President, Operations Manager, London Operations at FM Global, and it takes a look at supply chain issues. The insurance industry has always been confronted with challenges […]

Insurance Regulation

German Association Highlights ESG/Supply Chain Compliance Issues

Some parallels between manufacturers and insurers here; how much time and money is to be spent checking suppliers, plus who gets the final say on any supplier, the EU or the company looking for parts, […]

News

Container xChange Warns on Suez Supply Chain Problems

As tensions continue in the Middle East, here is some analysis from Container xChange; The unfolding events in vital maritime passages such as the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal have prompted swift responses […]

Global insurance trends

Supply Chain Survey Suggests 2024 May See Improvement

Supply chain problems have been a major factor in delaying motor claims in 2023 and the outlook for next year isn’t great. Many repair shops and dealerships are telling customers that a typical wait of […]

Insurance claims

ABP Repair Report: Response From e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management

Some feedback from Jim Loughran (pictured) at the e2e Total Loss Network, as the sector looks ahead to using more recycled parts throughout the car repair process. For insurers this not only saves time and […]

Global insurance trends

Risk 2024: New Report Looks at Financial Sector Resilience

What do you see as the major risks in 2024? Terror attacks, power outages, supply chain disruption, capital and borrowing costs, or perhaps more sophisticated cyber attacks? Well here are some insights from Protecht; Protecht, […]

Global insurance trends

Supply Chain Risks: Taking The Temperature With Container xChange

Everyone knows that supply chains have suffered disruption since Covid19 and the inflation that naturally followed huge government borrowings and bailouts for both businesses and consumers. This survey looks at the nitty-gritty of global supply […]

Insurance claims

China Typhoon May Impact Supply Chain

An update on the severe weather event in China, which may well affect the supply chain for many insurers and claims specialists; Container xChange is closely monitoring the severe flooding caused by torrential rains and […]