Regulation
Large corporate risks - Global compliance: Could a central rules database help?
The global insurance compliance headache for large corporates operating in multiple jurisdictions is only intensifying. Veronica Cowan explores if and how a central rules database could help.
Post magazine – 2 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun - Insurance News Now – 2 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Association of British Insurers that the government’s emergency flood scenario will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry…
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun - Insurance News Now – 2 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Association of British Insurers that the government’s emergency flood scenario will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry…
€1.7m Quinn fees approved by Court
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance have had their fees of €1.7m for the first three months of the year approved by the High Court.
€1.7m Quinn fees approved by Court
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance have had their fees of €1.7m for the first three months of the year approved by the High Court.
LSB referral fee plans criticised
The Legal Services Board's recommendation to retain referral fees has been criticised by lawyers and insurers.
LSB: Referral fees to be retained
The Legal Services Board has recommended that referral fees be retained but managed more closely.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Post Europe: Rome II – Where are we two years on?
It is now over two years since the implementation of European Regulation 864/2007, better known as ‘Rome II’. Reviewing the legislation, Kelvin Farmaner and Paul Lavelle ask whether everyone is now clear on its scope and application.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Shared service and competence centers for insurers
In order to reduce costs insurers are increasingly looking at shared service and competence centres. Hendrik Bremer examines the pros and cons of this model.
Rome II – Where are we two years on?
It is now over two years since the implementation of European Regulation 864/2007, better known as ‘Rome II’. Reviewing the legislation, Kelvin Farmaner and Paul Lavelle ask whether everyone is now clear on its scope and application.
British Insurance Awards 2011: shortlist announced
Today the Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift is proud to unveil the shortlist for the 2011 British Insurance Awards.
Career development & CSR: Risk professionals in demand as pay packets set to rise 25%
Solvency II is driving demand for risk professionals in the insurance industry, with 44% of risk professionals expecting their teams to grow in the next 12 months, according to new research.
Law change in Japan could override policies
New insurance regulations in Japan could inadvertently heighten the industry's exposure to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami damage and, in some cases, override existing policy wordings, according to a specialist lawyer.
Gable CEO blasts FSA for large firm bias over SII
The chief executive of Liechtenstein-regulated insurance company Gable has accused the Financial Services Authority of failing to support small insurance companies in the run-up to Solvency II implementation.
View from the top: Together we're stronger
It's always good to reflect back on the Biba conference, given how quickly it goes when you're there.
Insurers rail against solicitors' PI burden
The insurance market should not bear the burden of "regulating the solicitors' profession" due to insufficient regulatory intervention, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
Lloyd's & London Market - Remuneration: War of the words
Lloyd's brokers are on the defensive after controversy surrounding commissions and fees re-emerged. But as underwriters demand clarity once and for all, are buyers happy as long as premiums stay low and their own charges stay transparent? Ralph Savage…
Post magazine – 26 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.