Regulation
Aegon Government bailout given EC approval
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules applicable to the financial sector in the current crisis, the recapitalisation of the Dutch insurance company Aegon.
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Exclusive compliance content now available on Post Europe
In our latest article Aia Software’s Mike Davies tackles the tricky issue of document compliance for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages.
European document governance and compliance
Compliance around key insurance documents can be a governance nightmare leading to reputational damage and regulatory penalties for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages. However, Mike Davies explains how applying best…
Exclusive compliance content now available
In our latest article Aia Software’s Mike Davies tackles the tricky issue of document compliance for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages.
European document governance and compliance
Compliance around key insurance documents can be a governance nightmare leading to reputational damage and regulatory penalties for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages. However, Mike Davies explains how applying best…
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Cyber risks: Something in the air
The controversial Digital Economy Act has threatened the provision of free wireless internet access from the hospitality and retail industry. Mark Wilcox examines the risks faced by those that continue to provide the service.
Post Magazine - 12 August 2010
The August 12 edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
MoJ job cuts "inevitable" claims union
About 15 000 jobs are at risk at the Ministry of Justice as a result of looming budget cuts, according to a trade union.
CMS Cameron McKenna: FSA “punishing” PPI market
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has responded angrily to the FSA’s policy announcement on the PPI market.
FSA outlines tough stance on PPI market
The Financial Services Authority has published a policy statement confirming a package of measures to protect consumers in the Payment Protection Insurance market.
Law report: Court supports judge over fire fine for regulatory failures
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: Singing from same sheet
Despite being an industry that is not short of executives with opinion, and whose job is to take a view on risk, insurance collectively is a 'shrinking violet' — with no body or mechanism whose job it is to speak out on behalf of the industry.
BIS countdown - Douglas Williams: Speaking economically
With a track record in successfully predicting the economy, Douglas McWilliams gives Jonathan Swift his current forecast.
News analysis - accounting changes: A new standard
Afer a decade of delay, a truly international accounting standard for insurance contracts appears to be taking shape. Neil Coulson details the latest developments.
BIS countdown - Douglas Williams: Speaking economically
With a track record in successfully predicting the economy, Douglas McWilliams gives Jonathan Swift his current forecast.
FSA staff resignations rise 128%
There has been a 128% leap in the number of staff resigning from the Financial Services Authority in one year as the government proposes to abolish the regulator, according to Reynolds Porter Chamberlain.
IUA welcomes US financial services reform
The International Underwriting Association of London has stated new US legislation will help London Market companies writing surplus lines business.
Flood risk budget is slashed
The Environment Agency's budget for flood and coastal risk management has been slashed by £30m, following the government's plans to cut public spending by £6bn.
Postscript - 10 years ago: Aggressive start to new solicitors' PI
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Rome II: Together in harmony?
Rome II aimed to simplify the way cross-border claims were dealt with. Paula Jefferson and Catherine Fox examine why it hasn't quite had the effect intended, with even the timing of the legislation being questioned.