Regulation
Election 2010 - who do you think has performed the best?
With the last televised leader's debate tonight which of the three main political leaders do you think has performed best in the run up to the election?
Quinn investigation now focuses on loans
The Financial Regulator is concentrating on two areas relating to guarantees given by Quinn Inusrance's subsidiaries to the wider Quinn group as its investigation nears a close.
Quinn investigation now focuses on loans
The Financial Regulator is concentrating on two areas relating to guarantees given by Quinn Inusrance's subsidiaries to the wider Quinn group as its investigation nears a close.
First Assist seals legal services partnership with Home Let
First Assist has agreed its first major standalone legal services partnership with Barbon Group-owned company Home Let.
Corporate governance standards proposed for banks and insurers
The Central Bank and Financial Regulator have announced the start of a public consultation on new corporate governance standards for Irish banks and insurance companies.
CII sees revenue up as international members jump 10% in 2009
Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 7% increase in overall revenues to £32.3m in 2009 (2008: £30.3m).
US financial reforms stumble in Senate
The most sweeping overhaul of US financial services rules since the Great Depression stumbled in the Senate on Monday as Republicans united to prevent action on the bill.
Fire regulations: The future for fire
Peter Barker explains how the new fire safety rules may impact insurers, and argues the case for a nationally recognised quality scheme for fire risk assessors.
Comment - MOJ Loopholes: An accident waiting to happen
Simon Gibbs examines the new rules governing road traffic accident claims and spots a number of flaws.
Property claims - Conference news: Bird warns over Solvency II requirements
Property insurers must be fully aware of the impact of Solvency II on their capital requirements, according to Groupama Insurances' director of claims Phil Bird.
Governance consultation
The Central Bank and Financial Regulator in Ireland have announced the start of a public consultation on new corporate governance standards for banks and insurance companies.
Editor's comment: Could the UK be hung out to dry on 6 May?
As election day draws closer, a hung Parliament is becoming an increasingly likely scenario. Despite the efforts of the two traditional major parties and some media outlets, it appears the Liberal Democrats — barring a major disaster — are about to have…
Political parties respond to UKRC challenge over rehab policies
The three major political parties have responded to the UK Rehabilitation Council's challenge to provide a pre-election policy on reducing the cost of sickness absence.
Thinktank questions IMF
Insurance thinktank, The Geneva Association, has issued a letter to the Central Bank Governors of the G20 in which it claims the financial stability tax proposal of the International Monetary Fund fails to adequately address the distinct nature of the…
FSA to consult on FSCS changes
The Financial Services Authority has today issued a consultation paper that includes proposed Handbook changes in relation to financial stability and market confidence.
FSCS to help consumers claim up to £50 000 in compensation
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared in default that consumers could claim up to £50 000 if they have lost money as a result of their dealings with any investment firms.
Senators near agreement on financial regulation
Senators negotiating financial regulatory reform legislation said on Sunday they were close to a bipartisan agreement, according to newswire Reuters.
Two thirds of businesses "concerned" over prospect of hung parliament
Nearly two thirds of businesses (65%) are “concerned” or “very concerned” about the potential impact of a hung parliament, according to the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest monthly business survey.
FSA reassured over Quinn as administrator plans 20% UK rate hikes
The Irish Government has written to the Financial Services Authority to assure it that any funding needs which emerge at Quinn Insurance’s business there will be met.
FSA reassured over Quinn as administrator plans 20% UK rate hikes
The Irish Government has written to the Financial Services Authority to assure it that any funding needs which emerge at Quinn Insurance’s business there will be met.
FERMA welcomes new EU insurance BER
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed the adoption of the new EU insurance block exemption regulation by the European Commission on 24 March 2010.
FERMA welcomes new EU insurance BER
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed the adoption of the new EU insurance block exemption regulation by the European Commission on 24 March 2010.
US doomed to another crisis if financial reforms are not implemented – Obama
President Barack Obama scolded the US financial services sector for its "furious efforts" to fight tighter regulation, saying the United States was doomed to another financial crisis if reforms were not implemented.
Swiss Re, Lloyd’s see boost for insurers in Dodd Bill
Proposed plans to create US Treasury Department office to negotiate international regulations have drawn praise from (re)insurers.