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Lorry safety changes will not be delivered any time soon
Remove the cab of a lorry and chop off the bottom, put it back, sliding it forwards and downwards in front of the engine and - voilà! - better road safety because the driver is closer to the ground and better able to the see directly the space around the…
Boris Johnson rounds on ‘insane’ Vnuk ruling
Boris Johnson has declared the EU Vnuk ruling as “insane”, even as the government launches a consultation on ways to incorporate the ruling into UK law.
Government consultation on Vnuk may change the definition of a vehicle
The government has begun a 14-week consultation to determine whether the current definition of a vehicle should be extended.
European insurers concerned with EU services card proposal
Members of the European insurance sector have expressed concern on plans to introduce an EU services card.
All aboard the Brexit rollercoaster
There is a touching stubborn optimism in the insurance industry about where the Brexit negotiations might lead, although it is rather like one of those fixed smiles that it gradually becomes harder to sustain with any degree of conviction.
QBE's Richard Pryce on why the insurance industry must seek certainty on Brexit
We all planned for it but it’s fair to say that few among us believed we would actually have to execute our Brexit contingency strategies.
Brexit raises health and safety law questions
Some health and safety rules might come under review after Brexit but excessive deregulation could have an impact on fatalities and insurance premiums.
Brexit: 100 days on and counting
Three months on from the Brexit vote, what are the likely implications for the insurance market in the UK?
Europe: Delegated authority arrangements need to be reviewed ahead of the Iber's expiration
Although the British electorate has voted for Brexit, the UK remains a member of the European Union for the time being, and EU competition law continues to apply in the UK.
Insurance Europe has doubts on services passport
Insurance Europe has questioned the ability of a services passport to ensure that a service provider is able to satisfy cross-border insurance obligations, in response to a European Commission consultation.
Proposed changes to key EU motor directive praised but work continues for industry
The European Commission's third option to change the definition of vehicles in the Motor Insurance Directive is the UK industries preferred option but lobbying by trade bodies needs to continue to ensure this outcome.
EC looks to define 'motorised vehicles' in MID to solve Vnuk exemptions
The European Commission is considering reviewing the definition of motorised vehicles in the Motor Insurance Directive to help avoid the need for vehicle exemptions following the Vnuk ruling.
Motor Insurance World 2016: Biba expects EU decision to mitigate Vnuk
Graeme Trudgill, the executive director of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, says he expects the European Union to soon come up with a new definition of "vehicle" that will close the Pandora's box opened by the Vnuk ruling.
Geo-blocking changes in Europe could have ‘substantial impact’ on insurers
The Actuarial Association of Europe has called on the European Commission to consider the definition of justifiable geo-blocking, especially in the context of insurance.
Europe: Competition law - all over for Iber?
The Insurance Block Exemption Regulation is set to lapse on 31 March 2017, and the European Commission is not looking for a replacement. What will this mean for cooperation and competition?
Ferma calls for risk management in implementing new EC directive
The European Commission should emphasise the importance of risk managers when it comes to issuing guidelines on how to implement the new Non-Financial Reporting Guidelines.
Europe: The Insurance Distribution Directive: Looking under the bonnet
The Insurance Distribution Directive came into force on 23 February 2016 and European insurance distributors - namely brokers, agents and other intermediaries - will have to comply with it from 23 February 2018
Europe: Market realities could trump cross-border aims
Although the European Commission is considering moving cross-border barriers for insurance sales, detractors are making their voices heard.
Europe: What the new privacy regulations mean for insurance services providers
It's almost upon us. After an epic journey, the much vaunted overhaul of European data protection rules has arrived, placing a tougher compliance burden not only on insurers, but also on companies that provide services to them.
Europe: What's driving telematics growth
Alongside North America, Europe so far represents the vast majority of all insurance telematics policies, with Italy and the UK leading the pack.
EU parties agree cybersecurity legislation
Negotiators of the European Parliament, Council and Commission have agreed on the first European Union-wide legislation on cybersecurity.
Europe: Motor is a disparate market, with a future
It might surprise people in richer European countries, but an important part of claim payments on compulsory motor third-party liability policies in Latvia is used to pay for funerals.
Tax costs could rise for UK insurers after European Commission cancels review
An ongoing review abandoned by the European Commission on Wednesday (28 October) could increase the tax burden for UK insurers.
Europe: Navigating the European maze
The European Union is in a state of flux, with a new parliament elected and an overhaul of the commission adding to an already complex institution. Where does this leave the insurance industry?