International Underwriting Association (IUA)
IUA calls for clarity on individual responsibilities
The International Underwriting Association has called on UK insurance regulators to clearly state the prime authority of company boards over individual responsibilities for complying with industry rules.
IUA airs experience fears over PRA's new insurance lead
The International Underwriting Association has revealed concerns over a lack of insurance experience at the Bank of England after Sam Woods was named executive director of insurance supervision.
HCML calls for rehab code to promote early intervention
HCML is calling for the insurance industry working party to the rehabilitation code consultation to tackle delays in assessments, treatment and care which increase costs to insurers.
IUA to issue IPT guidance as rates continue to rise across Europe
The International Underwriting Association is preparing to launch an online information service providing monthly updates on insurance premium tax following a rise in the levy across Europe last year.
Market Moves - 18 December 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Ex-Amlin and QBE project leader Day replaces Hobbs as IUA programme director
The International Underwriting Association has appointed Louise Day as programme director to lead company involvement in the London Market’s modernisation programme.
Report issues warning to London over threats posed by emerging markets
Market must ‘take notice and implement changes’ to compete in future
London market bosses’ wish for unified representation unlikely to be realised
Insiders doubtful over aims of CEOs and COOs that were revealed in IUA survey
Deputy Editor's Comment: Looking beyond the EU rhetoric
Is it impossible for anyone in public office to talk about the European Union without expressing or feigning anger for their own side’s short-term political gain? It seems that way this week.
London company market income from overseas offices increases 10%
Insurance business written overseas subject to oversight by London operations accounted for £6.8bn of premium in 2013, a 10% increase on 2012, according to an International Underwriting Association report.
Marie-Louise Rossi: An obituary
Marie-Louise Rossi, who died last night at the age of 58, left a huge legacy for the London insurance market for which she acted as a powerful, persuasive advocate for over a decade while at the helm of the International Underwriting Association (IUA).
Insurers face major restructuring or increase in VAT after ECJ tax decision
European Court of Justice ruled that offshore entities should be subject to VAT
Rehab code to be reviewed amid personal injury developments
The changing personal injury landscape has triggered the first review of the rehabilitation code in more than seven years.
Supervision, contract law reform and sanctions are top IUA concerns
Supervision by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority, reform of UK insurance contract law and international trade sanctions are the top regulatory concerns for members of the London companies market.
IUA backs government cyber risk project
The International Underwriting Association has backed a new government project to promote better management of cyber risk.
IUA begins 'most extensive' London company market survey
The International Underwriting Association has begun research for its 2014 London Company Market Statistics Report designed to provide analysis of the market's premium income.
London market must meet challenges to retain top position says IUA
Four key issues must be tackled for London to maintain its position as a pre-eminent centre for international insurance risks, the International Underwriting Association has warned.
Travelers joins IUA
Travelers Insurance Company has become the latest firm to join the International Underwriting Association.
Insurers hope for strike-out legislation after consultation on Summers review
Only two of 18 parties voice opposition to review in Law Commission consultation.
Data concerns prompt IUA professional lines questionnaire
The International Underwriting Association has published a new questionnaire for the submission of professional lines business.
Europe: Should we stay or should we go?
Earlier this month, Conservative backbencher Adam Afriyie called on the government to bring forward the referendum on the UK leaving the European Union from 2017 to October 2014.
ABI unveils rehab insurer panel
The Association of British Insurers has revealed the make up of a new rehabilitation panel to provide a unified voice for insurers.
IUA Group to oversee London Market Claims Committee
The International Underwriting Association is to oversee a new London Market Claims Committee which has been set up with the aim of establishing best practice guidelines for the energy claims market.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 3 October 2013
It’s good to know brokers always conform to certain stereotypes, and a love of golf and an inability to make time for a phone call are among them.