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PwC: prepare now for Solvency II rehearsal
The latest Financial Services Report on Solvency II urges UK companies to take notice of the Europea...
MDU warns of outdated UK doctors' indemnity practices
The Medical Defence Union has warned that the UK is danger of being one of the last countries in the European Union to persist with an outdated system of indemnifying doctors, which risks leaving patients uncompensated.
Bermudians bite back over proposed US tax legislation
The US and Bermudian reinsurance markets are about to lock horns again, after Democratic Congressman...
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FSA slams PPI market after mystery shopping excercise
In an update on its thematic review of sale of Payment Protection Insurance the Financial Services Authority has set out that, due to the poor findings from its recent work, it is escalating its regulatory intervention.
AIG's Central, Eastern European units attracting interest - report
AIG's Central and Eastern European units are attracting interest from other insurers thanks to the stricken insurer's balanced presence in the area, a report has shown.
NU urges employers to keep EL records despite legal change
Norwich Union has advised employers to keep a record of their employers' liability insurance cover, despite the removal of a legal requirement to retain certificates.
ABI responds to FSA over PPI
Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) has never been a more valuable product to consumers because of the current economic climate, the ABI has said.
FSA update on its review of the sale of PPI
The Financial Services Authority is to escalate its regulatory intervention on the sale of payment protection insurance (PPI), according to its thematic review update.
Energy insurer Torus joins IUA
New energy insurer Torus has voted to join the International Underwriting Association.
Aon trio defect to Marsh
Marsh has made three senior appointments to its international surety practice. Steve Powney, Steven Lewis and Tricia Burgess have all joined Marsh from Aon’s surety and guarantee team.
Book your place now for 2008 Broker Expo
The Insurance Age Broker Expo 2008 will be held on 13 November 2008 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
PWC responds to FSA Solvency II paper
Pricewaterhouse Coopers has responded to the Financial Services Authority's report on Solvency II, saying it agrees with the regulator's call for board ownership of the project within insurers.
FSA issues Solvency II discussion paper
The Financial Services Authority has issued the discussion paper: 'Insurance Risk Management - The path to Solvency II'.
Appointment at Bupa UK
Bupa UK Health Insurance has appointed Damian Lenihan as head of client management, with responsibil...
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Appointment at Farr
Farr has appointed Matthew Greenhalgh and Francesco Quacquarelli as claims supervisors. They will be...
Tory MP to address industry
Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, is due to address members of the Post Bus...
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IUA supports new international reinsurance plans
Plans to cut collateral requirements for new policies written by international companies protecting US reinsurance risks will save billions of dollars and help provide better value cover for American businesses, the International Underwriting Association…
QIS 4 results show greater awareness but preparations are still needed
The preliminary results from the latest European Commission Quantitative Impact Study show that the overall number of firms participating in QIS 4 rose by 37% in comparison with QIS 3, with an increase of 58% in terms of small insurers.
Insurance reform will save reinsurance industry billions - IUA
Plans to cut collateral requirements for new policies written by international companies protecting US reinsurance risks will save billions of dollars and help provide better value cover for American businesses, the International Underwriting Association…
XL appoints design professional expert
XL has expanded its global design professional team by hiring Stuart Essex as senior underwriter in London.