Regulation
Allianz: unite and fight
A group of the UK's leading insurers may join forces to launch a combined legal action against water...
GI ARs blasted
A review by the Financial Services Authority has found that firms are not doing enough to ensure tha...
Looking Back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as these highlights from past-articles reveal
Vital to review FSCS plans
In our response to the HM Treasury discussion paper, Banking Reform Protecting Depositors, the Insti...
Brit seals Norton Re deal
Brit has announced that it has signed contracts for the launch of Norton Re II Insurance, a speciali...
Brokers to meet with FSA on commission disclosure issue
A showdown between brokers and the Financial Services Authority on commission disclosure is to start on Monday, as the regulator releases its latest report on the heated subject.
FSA brings forward interim paper on RDR
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced a change to the timetable for publishing feedback on the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) Discussion Paper.
FSA issues warning over ARs' conduct
A review by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has found that firms are not doing enough to ensure that their appointed representatives (ARs) are treating customers fairly in the sale of general insurance, mortgage and investment products.
Airmic reveals new chief executive
John Hurrell, currently head of Marsh Risk Consulting (Europe, Middle East and Africa), has been appointed Airmic’s new chief executive.
Full RDR report to be published four months late
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has revealed that the final retail distribution review (RDR) report will be published four months behind schedule.
General insurance ARs come out worst in FSA review
A review by the Financial Services Authority has found that firms are not doing enough to ensure that their appointed representatives are treating customers fairly in the sale of general insurance, mortgage and investment products.
Brit reloads $100m Norton retro vehicle
Specialist (re)insuer Brit has anounced that it has signed contracts for the launch of Norton Re II Insurance Limited a specialist Bermuda-based reinsurance company with $118.2m of capital.
ABI demands 25 year flood plan in response
The Association of British Insurers today called on the Government to develop a 25-year strategy to manage Britain’s growing flood risk. The recommendation comes in the ABI’s report, Summer Floods 2007: Learning the Lessons.
FSA plans labelled "disgrace" by broker body
In its response to the HM Treasury discussion paper, Banking Reform Protecting Depositors, the Instuitute of Insurance Brokers has called for a complete review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
PWS boss hails THB tie up
The boss of Lloyd's broker PWS has hailed a possible merger of his firm and specialist London market...
Blue-sky thinking ... but no blockbusters
Legal Review 2007
NAIC proposes single-state regulation
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has released a proposal to modernise rein...
$150m Lloyd's syndicate launches
A new £75m ($150m) stamp capacity Lloyd's (re)insurer, Barbican syndicate 1955, has been launched wi...
PA spiral claims - Willis discloses spiral dispute with Assurant subsidiary
Global broker Willis has disclosed that it is involved in a reinsurance dispute with a subsidiary of...
Brit reloads $100m Norton retro vehicle
Specialist (re)insurer Brit has signed contracts for the launch of Norton Re II Insurance Limited, a...
PWS boss hails potential of THB tie up
The boss of PWS has hailed a possible merger of his firm and THB as an "excellent strategtic move".
New £75m Lloyd's syndicate launches for 2008
Barbican syndicate 1955, a new £75m stamp capacity Lloyd’s (re)insurer led by ex-QBE underwriter Mark Harrington, has launched operations today.
European opportunities - Suffering from eastern block
Strategic Focus
DAS warns of PI 'speccing' time bomb
Legal expenses insurer DAS believes thousands of personal injury claimants who believe they have ins...