Tag Archives: Henry

A time for action not tears!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by henry tapper

Yesterday I was kind to insurance companies; this was a PR mistake. My inbox received a number of reproofs reminding me of the shoddiness of insurance company practice – in particular their reliance on “embedded value”. Fortunately these did not include a broadside … Continue reading →

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Debunking the RSA myth that Dutch CDC provide better outcomes

Posted on May 5, 2013 by henry tapper

I’ve received this open letter from John Lawson (he of Aviva) which I print in full. Dear Henry, I have mentioned before the folly of relying on the RSA for any rigorous analysis. The RSA is a political construct, not a … Continue reading →

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Beautiful women, beautiful boats and beautiful days on the river!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by henry tapper

Ye distant spires, ye antique towers, That crown the watery glade, Where grateful Science still adores Her Henry’s holy shade; And ye, that from the stately brow Of Windsor’s heights th’ expanse below Of grove, of lawn, of mead survey, … Continue reading →

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Who owns www.henrytapper.com?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by henry tapper

I got this unsolicited message earlier this week from “Daniel”who appeared to be working for my friends at Baker Tilly. Dear Henry, I recently discovered you after reading some of your blog content on http://www.totalinvestor.co.uk, which led me to look at your … Continue reading →

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