Europe
Lloyd's opposes SII transitional stage
Lloyd's has criticised plans by the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors to stagger implementation of the Solvency II directive beyond January 2013.
Fire risks - Non-deliberate: The desire to fight fire
Fire has always been a fierce adversary of both businesses and insurers. A major blaze can cause havoc to both small and large commercial premises, while also leaving a lasting mark on the bottom line of an insurer.
Postbox: SME online has been viable for years
I have to say my firm read with interest your comments about 'SME' online being commercially viable.
Penny Black's insurance week
Hastings Direct may have one eye on securing a place among the top five personal lines brokers but it may have to prove its brand value first.
Law report: MIB obliged to pay compensation for accident in Spanish car park
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Zurich backs Connect brand as boss departs
Zurich has reaffirmed its commitment to its UK direct brand Zurich Connect, after the departure of the divisional managing director originally charged with growing the business, Mike Quinton, and the scrapping of his role.
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Government and police back DVLA motor data access pilot – Post in print: 25 November 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes details of a DVLA motor data access pilot being backed by the government and the Metropolitan police; commercial lines insurers dismiss concerns over 10%…
Climate experts gather for Cambridge research findings
Leading figures from the world of climate science, government and mathematics will today hear findings from a research programme aimed at advancing climate change forecasts.
Climate experts gather for Cambridge research findings
Leading figures from the world of climate science, government and mathematics will today hear findings from a research programme aimed at advancing climate change forecasts.
McGavick welcomes new XL outlook
XL Group has welcomed Standard & Poor's affirmation Of its ratings and revised outlook on XL to "stable" from "negative".
McGavick welcomes new XL outlook
XL Group has welcomed Standard & Poor's affirmation Of its ratings and revised outlook on XL to "stable" from "negative".
Post Magazine – 25 November 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
Moody's outlook on Italian GI market improves to 'stable'
The Italian property & casualty insurance market has been changed to stable from negative by Moody's.
Immigration cap will damage London business
Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commented on the government’s newly announced policy on the number of skilled migrants from outside the EU allowed into the UK.
Solvency II implementation challenges more evident
The impending implementation of Solvency II and the increasing expectations among rating agencies are driving insurers to continue to bolster their enterprise risk management programmes, according to a recent survey conducted by Towers Watson.
European general insurance market shrinks for first time in a decade
The European insurance sector remained stable in 2009, according to key figures released today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
Ferma and BIPAR sign broker transparency protocol
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations and the European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries today announced they have signed a protocol on the transparency of intermediation in business insurance.
Risk management at a crossroads
A new survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit points the way to "lasting corporate acceptance", according to sponsors Ace.
Britain set to contribute £7bn to bail-out Ireland
The British taxpayer will contribute £7 bn towards the £77 bn bail-out that Ireland seeks, according to reports.
Guy Carpenter notes improvements in credit insurance market
The global markets for credit insurance and surety bonds are showing positive developments, although challenges still persist, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Chartis appoints new HNW boss
Chartis has named Guy Huntley as manager of the UK arm of its high net worth business Private Client Group.
Exclusive trade credit content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.