Regulation
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
Insurer scoffs at ABI gender ruling warning – Insurance News Now – 10 February 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories, including the refusal of specialist female insurer Shelia’s Wheels to accept the Association of British Insurers’ suggestion that it could potentially have to re…
Councils claim Supreme Court victory
The Supreme Court has found unanimously in favour of Harrow in the RMP v Brent/Harrow case.
Risk management salaries up says Mercer
Salaries for risk management roles in financial services organisations are increasing as the sector responds to regulatory guidance, according to data issued by Mercer.
Risk management salaries up says Mercer
Salaries for risk management roles in financial services organisations are increasing as the sector responds to regulatory guidance, according to data issued by Mercer.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
ELTO attracts 90% of insurer market
More than 90% of employers’ liability insurers have voluntarily signed up to the Employers’ Liability Tracing Office service.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Biba teams up with broker research team
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined forces with insurance research panel Broking Now.
Combined under sales moratorium following FSA inquiry
Combined Insurance has been faced with a sales moratorium since October 2010 following a Financial Services Authority inquiry into its sales practices.
Post Europe: View from the Top - Opening up all channels
New controls on distance selling are being considered by the Turkish regulator. This specific regulation will improve consumer access to cover and enable insurers take full advantage of the significant opportunities this growing market has to offer.
View from the Top - Opening up all channels
New controls on distance selling are being considered by the Turkish regulator. This specific regulation will improve consumer access to cover and enable insurers take full advantage of the significant opportunities this growing market has to offer.
PWC warns insurers to take Solvency II action
Insurers must act on the results of the fifth Solvency II quantitative impact study if they are to avoid facing difficult questions from investors, analysts and the market, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has warned.
PWC warns insurers to take Solvency II action
Insurers must act on the results of the fifth Solvency II quantitative impact study if they are to avoid facing difficult questions from investors, analysts and the market, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has warned.
Government plans extension to travel protection scheme
The scheme that protects holidaymakers in the event that a travel firm goes bust looks set to be extended.
Government plans extension to travel protection scheme
The scheme that protects holidaymakers in the event that a travel firm goes bust looks set to be extended.
Biba slams FSCS over “ridiculous” levy
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has warned intermediaries to begin to preparations for a potential 50% increase in Financial Services Compensation Scheme levies for 2011/12.
Ex-LSE deputy CEO appointed boss of new regulator CPMA
The Government has announced that Martin Wheatley will become chief executive designate of the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority. He will be formally appointed to the post of chief executive once the new body has been established at the end of…
Motor Claims 2011: Adapting to change in the motor market
With the insurance industry suffering from reviews, increased legislation and the need for additional transparency, Brendan Keane looks at how the motor market can adapt and change to keep one step ahead.
Nationals call for FSA talks as Towergate seals £200m deal
Chief executives from some of the UK's largest brokers have called for a meeting with the Financial Services Authority to discuss concerns over the increasing level of intervention in compliance issues by the regulator.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Advice on getting data right
For the majority of insurers and to a certain extent brokers, data quality has consistently been an issue with reasons ranging from the ongoing problems of legacy systems to basic human error, as Sarah Adams explains.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.