Regulation
Top six insurers only ones safe from SII M&A wave
The incoming Solvency II regime could lead to increased merger activity among European mid-tier insurers, Allianz's Andreas Berger has claimed.
Treasury rejects ABI call for IPT concession
The Treasury has rejected a plea by the Association of British Insurers for a concessionary period when the implementation of the new insurance premium tax rate rises come into effect next year.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
ABI highlights its successes
Your leader 'Breaking up: hard to do?' highlights the importance of the Association of British Insurers effectively representing our general insurance members.
Willis launches Maltese captive
Willis Group has set up its own managed captive insurance facility in Malta.
Willis launches Maltese captive
Willis Group has set up its own managed captive insurance facility in Malta.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
Axa calls for clarity on flooding
Axa is calling on the government to be clear about its plans for the UK’s flood defence strategy and future funding to ensure that households in flood-prone areas continue to be protected.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Industry must move quickly to comply with Anti-Bribery Act
Insurance industry accountant and consultant Moore Stephens, said that companies in the UK insurance industry should be making sure that they have proper anti-bribery and corruption controls in place ahead of new legislation which comes into force next…
Insurance Insight October: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance…
Equalities Act may take some employers by surprise
Law firm Beachcroft said that the Equality Act which has been five years in the making and comes into force in 1 October, may take some employers by surprise.
BIS 2010 - News: Solvency II will give competitive advantage to big players
Large diverse European insurers such as Generali, Axa, and Allianz may be the "big winners" under Solvency II, an ABI director has predicted.
BIS 2010 - News: ERM reduces volatility
In highlighting the need for clients to understand an insurer's risk, Nigel Bamber, XL Insurance head of client relationship management UK, asked: "Is the insurer like a doctor who smokes?"
BIS 2010 - News: Solvency II should lead to hard market return
The implementation of Solvency II could lead to the return of a hard market, according to John Neal, chief underwriting officer, QBE Europe.
BIS 2010 - News: UK industry 'too fragmented' to have international impact
The UK insurance industry may fail to get its voice heard at home and on an international stage because it is too "fractured".
BIS 2010 - News: Demand for actuaries on the increase
The actuarial profession is undergoing a 'Y2K moment', as the demand for skills increases under looming regulatory proposals, according to WNS Global.
BIS 2010 - Introduction: The view from the hill
Anthony Gould outlines the key debating points from two busy days in Tower Hill.
ABI rebuffs Hiscox supremo's calls for trade body break-up
The Association of British Insurers has hit back at claims the general insurance industry would be better served by a separate trade body.
Report reveals European insurance buyers fear price hikes
Almost half of all European insurance buyers are concerned current economic conditions could lead to an increase in the cost of cover, research by the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has revealed.
Interview - Andrew Homewood: A developing role at the CILA
With 35 years in the industry, new CILA president Andrew Homewood is well placed to guide the institute through an important phase in its development. Leigh Jackson finds out his plans for the organisation.
Editor's comment: Breaking up: hard to do?
Last week's British Insurance Summit certainly stirred up some lively debate within the walls of the conference facility, as well as in the blogosphere and on social networking sites.