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Future market challenges: After the storm
Amid the unprecedented economic pressures and turbulence of recent years, the insurance industry has performed admirably. Now Mark Winlow urges companies to concentrate on the key catalysts for change and understand the consequences their responses will…
Good news for marine insurers on piracy
Piracy on European vessels is not new but the way the Dutch authorities investigated and successfully prosecuted recently is. Liam Morrissey explains why this could start a string of convictions for pirates.
Ceiops welcomes Euro-super regulator news
The CESR, Committee of European Banking Supervisors, and Committee of European Insurance Occupational Pensions Supervisors have welcomed today’s decision of the European Parliament to endorse the EU financial supervision reform package.
Ceiops welcomes Euro-super regulator news
The CESR, Committee of European Banking Supervisors, and Committee of European Insurance Occupational Pensions Supervisors have welcomed today’s decision of the European Parliament to endorse the EU financial supervision reform package.
Interview - Chris Humphries: Surmounting the UK skills challenge
The UK is falling behind on the production of high-skilled jobs, while the value of some degree courses is plummeting. Lynn Rouse talks to UKCES chief executive Chris Humphries about how best to reverse these trends.
European super regulator rules passed
Rules passed today which create three new European Supervisory Authorities and a European Systemic Risk Board keep national regulators at the fore whilst ensuring a common rule book to prevent future economic crises, Kay Swinburne MEP, European…
Aon warns food industry of walking "blindly" into China media storm
Businesses in the EU involved with importing or selling food and beverage products from China are walking, often blindly, into a potential legal and media storm, according to Aon.
FSA chairman warns against EU interference in regulation
Lord Adair Turner has insisted the UK’s regulatory system is better served remaining under the control of UK authorities, and not in Brussels, according to reports.
FSA chairman warns against EU interference in regulation
Lord Adair Turner has insisted the UK’s regulatory system is better served remaining under the control of UK authorities, and not in Brussels, according to reports.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
“Need for improvement in insurance regulation” Swiss Re warns
A study from reinsurer Swiss Re has found that despite the insurance industry's performance during the financial crisis, the turmoil exposed “flaws” in the way insurers are regulated.
10 years ago: Ace pulls plug on life syndicate
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Mixed reaction for new EU finance bodies
The creation of three new European supervisory authorities and a European systemic risk board has been welcomed by the government.
BIS countdown - outsourcing innovation: Major makeover
As growth demands surpass in-house capabilities, Jeremy Owenson looks at how modern day outsourcing can more easily produce mutually beneficial solutions.
Council of the European Union endorse agreement
The Council endorsed an agreement with the European Parliament on a reform of the EU framework for financial supervision.
Council of the European Union endorse agreement
The Council endorsed an agreement with the European Parliament on a reform of the EU framework for financial supervision.
City law firm launches free online regulatory service
CMS Cameron McKenna has launched RegZone – a free-to-view service for anyone interested in the way financial institutions are regulated.
Conservatives welcome creation of Euro super-regulator
The Conservatives have welcomed an agreement between the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers over the creation of three new European Supervisory Authorities and a European Systemic Risk Board.
European super regulator could be in place by 2011 pending 7 September vote
EU authorities are to get tough new powers to settle disputes among national financial supervisors and to ban risky financial products and activities, in a revamp of EU financial supervision plans agreed on Thursday.
BIS Countdown - Mike Morrisey: The international agenda
The International Insurance Society claims to be the largest multinational organisation of its kind, with almost 1000 members from more than 90 countries. Ahead of his keynote address at the British Insurance Summit, president and chief executive Michael…
Insurance industry warned it could face more EC enforcement actions
The insurance industry has been told that it could face more enforcement actions from Brussels.
Moody’s backs insurers to manage Eurozone debt exposure
Ratings agency Moody’s has revealed that it does not expect European insurers to be weighed down by their exposure to heavily indebted Eurozone nations.
Moody’s backs insurers to manage Eurozone debt exposure
Ratings agency Moody’s has revealed that it does not expect European insurers to be weighed down by their exposure to heavily indebted Eurozone nations.
Exclusive Q&A content now available on Post Europe
In our latest Q&A session, ALC Health’s Sue Wilson says that European regulators are trying to ensure that the insurance market in general is properly regulated but as a result, many agents have closed down as they have been unable to comply with the new…