European Union (EU)
Belarus targets regulatory overhaul of insurance market
A major overhaul of the Belarus insurance industry is being planned in an effort to close the gap between Belarus and its European neighbours, according to online news agency Xprimm.
EU law takes a hold on the UK motor insurance market
The conflict between EU law and individual country laws can be confusing for companies that operate in member states. David Holt discusses the increasing influence of EU law on the UK motor insurance market and the Directives that seek to clarify the…
Onshore captives on the rise, says Marsh
Organisations are increasingly forming captives onshore in the European Union or United States, while the use of alternative captive structures is growing, especially among smaller organisations, according to Marsh.
Iran insuring oil tankers as sanctions bite
Iran is insuring tankers transporting its oil to buyers at a cost of millions of dollars per delivery, according to reports.
Money laundering reports published
The joint committee of the three European Supervisory Authorities (European Banking Authority, European Securities and Markets Authority and European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) have published two reports on the implementation of the…
The challenges of the solar market
Solar power is a firm part of the green movement in Europe but, with government cuts becoming increasingly common, Jakki May asks whether this renewable energy will continue to be affordable and efficient.
View from the top: equality without reform
Boards need competent individuals regardless of gender, rendering quotas irrelevant
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Iran sanctions have unintended consequences
Economic sanctions against Iran are an important part of European Union and US attempts to force the country to curb its nuclear programme. But, as Francesca Nyman reports, increasing concern has been voiced in recent months that measures aimed at the…
European Parliament wants EU-wide sanctions for cyber crime
Cyber attacks on IT systems will face criminal-law sanctions, according to a report by the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee of the European Parliament released today.
Rating agencies: The rating game
Nations and businesses alike are growing critical of rating agencies, so is a downgrade as damaging as it used to be?
Omnibus II faces three month delay
The plenary vote on the enabling legislation for Solvency II has been delayed by three months.
EU foreign policy head confirms exemptions to Iran oil sanctions
Further details have emerged concerning the European Union's decision on Friday to allow some insurance for Iranian oil shipments heading for destinations outside the EU.
EU may allow limited coverage for Iranian oil shipments
Intense lobbying by South Korea and Japan has led the EU to relax its ban on insuring Iranian oil shipments, according to Reuters.
Solvency II changes ignore industry concerns, E&Y says
The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee’s agreed Solvency II amendments disregards industry proposals, according to Ernst & Young.
Analysts praise ECON vote on Solvency II
Industry experts have praised the European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee decision to back a series of Solvency II amendments.
Analysts praise ECON vote on Solvency II
Industry experts have praised the European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee decision to back a series of Solvency II amendments.
Iranian oil: sovereign cover requested by Indian shipowners
One of India's largest shipping companies, SCI, has requested sovereign guarantee from the government to domestic shipliners for transport of crude oil from Iran.
European insurers win ground in Solvency II debate
European Union insurers could be spared the full impact of solvency rules owing to a last-minute agreement on Thursday between senior lawmakers.
Insurers still wary despite Solvency II deal ahead of vote next week
The European Parliament's two biggest parties have tentatively agreed to include measures related to Solvency II legislation that could save the industry billions and avoid a long delay to the rules' implementation, according to reports.
Solvency II unlikely to spark wave of relocations, says Fitch
Solvency II is unlikely to lead to a wave of European insurers moving their headquarters out of Europe as a result of concerns about third-country equivalence, particularly for the US, ratings agency Fitch has claimed.
EU may exempt liability insurers from Iran sanctions
The European Union is considering relaxing rules on indemnifying Iranian tankers, to allow insurers to provide cover for third-party and environmental liability.
European risk board urged to investigate environmental investment
In an open letter to Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank and chair of the European Systemic Risk Board, a coalition of experts, investors, NGOs and universities have urged the ESRB to investigate how the European Union's exposure to…