Regulation
Solvency II: FSA: smaller firms must address all pillars of Solvency II
Small firms have been urged to make sure they address Pillars II and Pillars III of Solvency II.
Go Compare to study FSA recommendations
Go Compare has backed the Financial Services Authority's latest set of guidelines for aggregators.
Post magazine – 9 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Biba backs regulator's guidance for aggregators
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has welcomed the Financial Services Authority proposed guidance for comparison websites, which it said has addressed its own concerns about consumer detriment.
FSA sends warning shot to aggregators
The Financial Services Authority has urged aggregators to “think carefully” about whether they are introducing, arranging or advising customers and to reflect that with a change in permissions if necessary.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Airmic 2011: Global insurance compliance is fastest-rising concern
The compliance of global insurance programmes is the fastest-rising concern amongst Airmic members, according to the result of the risk management association’s latest survey, ranking second only to reputational risk as their main worry.
Airmic 2011: A guide to international compliance obligations
A guide to help members ensure their insurance programmes comply with international regulations and tax rules has been published by Airmic.
Capital Consequences: Part One
In the first part of a two part article, Steven McEwan examines the current solvency and capital requirements that apply to non-life insurers and what happens when they are not being satisfied. The second part will examine the differences that are…
Capital Consequences: Part One
In the first part of a two part article, Steven McEwan examines the current solvency and capital requirements that apply to non-life insurers and what happens when they are not being satisfied. The second part will examine the differences that are…
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
MOJ refuses to comply with FoI requests for Jackson info
Three Freedom of Information requests from the Access to Justice Action Group have been refused by the Ministry of Justice.
Dynamic approach to risk management should be a priority, says Marsh
Many European firms still regard risk management as an exercise in simply satisfying regulatory requirements and ensuring their process controls are effective, according to a report published by Marsh.
A “near final” draft of pension accounting standard published
The international accounting standards board has published a “near final” draft of its revised pension accounting standard IAS19.
Dynamic approach to risk management should be a priority, says Marsh
Many European firms still regard risk management as an exercise in simply satisfying regulatory requirements and ensuring their process controls are effective, according to a report published by Marsh.
Post Europe June: Exclusive storm modelling, marine and cyber content now live
Post Europe June is now live with a look innovation for storm modeling in Germany; a review of the marine insurance market; and an update on the cyber regulations for Europe.
Europe: Cyber liability - Iberian peninsula
European firms are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals but there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to legislation to protect the customer. Paul Skinner examines what firms need to do to ensure they have adequate risk mitigation and loss…
Exclusive storm modelling, marine and cyber content
Insurance Insight June is now live with a look innovation for storm modelling in Germany; a review of the marine insurance market; and an update on the cyber regulations for Europe.
Cyber liability - Iberian peninsula
European firms are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals but there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to legislation to protect the customer. Paul Skinner examines what firms need to do to ensure they have adequate risk mitigation and loss…
Inflatable standards urged
Insurers have been urged to introduce new cover pre-requisites for inflatable amusements, after three children were injured when the bouncy castle they were playing on at a hotel in North Yorkshire came loose from its moorings and hit a telegraph pole.
Property claims: Surveillance legislation should hold no fear for insurers
Insurers have been told to embrace surveillance and that they have nothing to fear from the legislation surrounding it.
Commercial property - Sprinklers: A burning issue
The safety and business benefits of sprinkler systems are undeniable — yet many commercial buildings remain unprotected. David Townsend urges insurers to continue to lead the calls for mandatory inclusion.