Regulation
Isle of Man moves to boost insurance-friendly climate
The Isle of Man has enhanced its insurance regulations, giving the Insurance and Pensions Authority ...
Broker CEO and wife leave firm
The chief executive and co-founder of Ascent Insurance Brokers have left the company. Andrew Hearn ...
Ferma asks for risk questionaire support
The president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations has urged risk managers to ...
Piling on the pressure
Brokers' Professional Indemnity
EMB rolls out software
Actuarial consultancy EMB has launched a series of software products to help actuaries develop profi...
The benefit of going green
We agree with the sentiments expressed in Sarah Stoddart's article, Treat Them Green (Post, 17 Janua...
FSA business plan published
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published its business plan for 2008/9.
Fitch: Swiss insurers prepared for change
Fitch Ratings has said today that it assigns a stable outlook for the Swiss life and non-life insurance sectors as insurers remain on the path of underwriting discipline in the face of more challenging market conditions.
Isle of Man change in solvency legislation reaps rewards
The Isle of Man has recently enhanced its insurance regulations, giving the Insurance and Pensions Authority increased flexibility concerning solvency requirements.
Darwin Rhodes opens in Birmingham
Darwin Rhodes Group, professional financial services and insurance recruitment firm, has launched in Birmingham with a new office and the appointment of a new manager.
Allianz swells construction ranks
Allianz Engineering has strengthened its construction capabilities with the formation of a new construction account team and the appointment of five underwriting specialists, based around the UK.
Why Fac modelling is a no-brainer
FAC Modelling
Global risks - WEF predicts uncertain 2008
The year ahead is likely to be one of the most uncertain for a decade in terms of financial risks, a...
Foreign reinsurers - Alien dependence is on the increase
Foreign reinsurers increased their share of the US property and casualty market substantially during...
BMA unveils first ever business plan
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) has published its first ever business plan, outlining the phase...
Unnecessary removals costing insurers billions
Insurers may be wasting billions of pounds on unnecessary asbestos removal procedures each year beca...
PPI is a true duty of care
Personal finance editors jumped on the news last week that the Financial Services Authority had fine...
Darling under fire after CGT reforms
Leading figures in the broking market have criticised Alistair Darling after he finally revealed his...
Higher state of consciousness
BCM Report
Appointment at Crutes
Simon Matthews has been recruited into Crutes' specialist claims team. He leaves his previous employ...
Credit insurer unveils new ratings system
Trade credit insurer and ratings agency Coface has launched a new system specifically for rating wor...
Solving the drink problem
Alcohol licensing