The 250th anniversary of a court case that led to the establishment of the principle of uberrima fides (utmost good faith) as a cornerstone of insurance is commemorated in the December-January issue of Insurance News (the magazine).

Our article follows a group of insurance claims professionals, lawyers and academics who travelled to the Indonesian city where the whole saga began, and highlights the events, people and legal arguments behind the landmark decision. It’s a fascinating story that makes for excellent summer reading.

Insurance News also interviews Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale on the rapid pace of business and cultural change at the London market, we examine the looming age of robot advice and what it means for intermediaries, and ask some heavy questions about the present state of broker education.

Read our latest list of the industry’s top 20 influencers – you don’t have to agree; learn about an emerging risk that threatens health and workplace stability worldwide; ponder why authorised representatives are on the nose in the UK; and reflect on the views of a range of industry leaders whose opinions are helping shape the industry.

Insurance News (the magazine) is packed with articles that inform, intrigue and challenge, and it will be appearing in subscribers’ mailboxes over the next week or so.