Regulation
Apil calls for clampdown on bosses who ignore workplace injuries
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (Apil) is calling for employers who use the incoming relaxation of some health and safety rules as an excuse to fail to report workplace injuries to face the full force of the law.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on how European insurers will be affected by US Asbestos, Pollution and Health Liabilities when Solvency II is implemented; and a guest blog on brokers putting business out to auction.
European insurers and US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities
European insurers may not currently be focused on US Asbestos, Pollution and Health liabilities but according to John Winter they need to act now to avoid problems as Solvency II is implemented.
CEA opposes US tax proposals as barrier to European insurers
The CEA is strongly opposing Bills introduced this week US House of Representatives saying they could lead European insurers to withdraw from the US market.
Editor's comment: No news is bad news
Is it just me or are others growing tired of ‘news’ on the seemingly omnipresent – and supposedly incoming – Solvency II regime that adds nothing to the uncertainty over implementation deadlines?
News analysis: Insurers urged to negotiate with FSA as Solvency II confusion continues
The FSA has announced a delay to Solvency II but getting clarity remains a priority for government and insurers.
Lloyd's & London market - Compliance burden: The cost of compliance
With the UK the most costly European country for regulation, could UK-domiciled Lloyd’s and London market brokers really become an endangered species?
Penny speed meets... John O’Roarke, MD of general insurance, LV
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
In series - Lloyd's & London market: Power to the people
With employees rightly recognised as crucial to company success, Lloyd’s and London market players are gearing up their efforts to attract and retain top talent.
Post magazine – 13 October
This week the Post team reports on news that new entrant Ecclesiastical has shaken up the property owners market by winning a multi-billion pound portfolio belonging to The Crown Estate, as sources suggest the sector is witnessing business-hungry…
Ecclesiastical shakes up property owners market with Crown Estate win - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including news that new entrant Ecclesiastical has shaken up the property owners market by winning a multi-billion pound portfolio belonging to The Crown Estate, as…
ABI director hits out at pleural plaques ruling
The ABI director of general insurance and health has been quick to register his disappointment following today’s Supreme Court ruling that the Scottish Parliament acted within its powers in making pleural plaques compensatable.
France and Germany lagging behind on Solvency II
French and German insurers are behind UK counterparts when it comes to Solvency II, according to Fitch.
European insurance market facing critical moment
The European non-life insurance sector is approaching critical moments, with economic, regulatory and market forces set to severely test the industry as a whole, according to a report from AM Best.
CS2 Lawyers re-brands in honour of company director
A leading campaigner behind the recent government ban on referral fees has seen the personal injury law firm where he is director named after him.
Q&A: Alberto Corinti
Alberto Corinti, director at Promontory Financial group, formerly of the CEA and the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pension Supervisors spoke to Francesca Nyman, giving a regulator’s perspective on the biggest challenges facing the…
UK regulator expects Solvency II to be delayed
The UK's Financial Services Authority has said it expects insurers to have to comply with Solvency II rules from the delayed 1 January 2014 date.
Keoghs calls for law reform on fraudulent claims
Law firm Keoghs, which helped LV= secure a conviction against a personal injury fraudster, has called for legislative reform to deter criminals seeking damages.
Irish Legal Services Regulation Bill gains approval
Alan Shatter, the Irish Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, has secured government approval for the publication of the new Legal Services Regulation Bill.
European insurance guarantee schemes should be part of EU-wide body
The European Union should fund closer cooperation between insurance guarantee schemes in all EU countries, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has said.
Legal profession fears “Tesco law”
The new rules that allow non-lawyers to invest in and own legal businesses for the first time have come into force today – but have not been welcomed by everyone.
FSCS should be part of EU-wide body, says EIOPA
The EU should fund closer cooperation between the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme and similar insurance guarantee schemes in all EU countries, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has said.
In series - Lloyd's & London Market: Technological challenges
After a slow start, Lloyd’s and the London market are embracing technological developments to drive down cost, time and errors. But is its embrace of new mediums firm and fast enough?
Zurich closes Santander acquisition
Zurich Financial Services Group has closed the acquisition of 51% participation in general insurance, life insurance and pension operations of Santander in Brazil and Argentina.