Regulation

Weighing up the options

Even as Solvency II continues to be defined, insurers must decide now between an internal model or the standard formula" a decision that will have a long-term impact on their business, explains Karl Murphy.

Graceful on the surface

While the path to Solvency II seems to be going fairly smoothly, Rachel Gordon reports on the worries some insurers still have and the possible pitfalls that lie ahead.

Stand by for action

Paula Jefferson and Louise Hawkyard examine the 'cottage industry' surrounding pre-action disclosure applications, steps to avoid them and when insurers should challenge the call to pay costs.

Modelling for the masses

Financial models have traditionally been seen as the preserve of technical boffins but the insurance industry's senior managers will need to have more than a passing understanding of what they mean in coming years, explains Andrew Harley.

Not just for geeks

With increasing pressure on insurance management to understand the outputs of financial modelling, Rachel Gordon finds out if firms are heeding the call.

Neal Bill speech - in full

A full text of Senator Neal's speech as he re-introduces his Bill to close the tax loophole for overseas reinsurers who export US premiums.

Clunk, click, every trip

Recent court cases have revisited contributory negligence in motor crashes, where seatbelts have not been worn, to test the long-standing 25% reduction. Emma Cahill reports on the outcome.

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