Brexit
Spotlight on health insurance: Scamming the workplace
Fraudsters are always on the move and with whiplash still seemingly on the government's agenda there are fears repetitive strain injury claims could well be the next whiplash saga.
Hard Brexit puts £7.3bn of London premiums at risk
More than £7.3bn of premium in the London market will be potentially affected by a change to passporting arrangements following Brexit.
Brexit a 'stumbling block' for globalisation, Lloyd's Asia boss warns
The head of Lloyd's Asia-Pacific has described Brexit as "one of the biggest stumbling blocks for globalisation".
Where are all the full-stack insurance start-ups?
Capital requirements and regulations have been blamed for putting off new full-stack insurers from establishing in the UK but Brexit won't necessarily help start-ups.
Two-thirds of EU insurance legislation already enshrined in UK law
Two-thirds of European Union legislation that affect the insurance sector are already enshrined in UK law.
Nelson welcomes PM's Brexit timeline
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May’s confirmation that Article 50 will be invoked before March next year.
Top 100 UK Insurers 2016
How have the top 100 insurers fared over the past year? What have been the highs and lows faced by the market?
FCA to retain large sections of EU regulation post-Brexit
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed that it plans to retain large sections of EU regulation as the country prepares for Brexit.
Irish insurance bosses focus on M&A deals despite economic challenges
Nearly a fifth of Irish insurers are looking to acquire or merge with a competitor, a survey of insurance CEO's has found.
Week in Post: Moving house, losing trust, and diversity
Having recently moved from the outskirts of London to Somerset to increase my rebellious teenage son's chances of staying at school, I now understand why Londoners might be considered slightly arrogant.
Data protection changes post-Brexit 'could be quagmire of complexity'
The UK must mirror the EU’s data protection regime post-Brexit to avoid a “quagmire of complexity”, insurance bodies have told Post.
Insurance industry could face a 'talent block' following Brexit, Linked In warns
The insurance industry could face a severe talent block following Brexit, data from Linked In has shown.
French regulator to 'speed up' licensing for UK firms following Brexit vote
The French stock market watchdog will simplify licencing procedures for UK businesses considering relocating to France following the Brexit vote.
Regulation is 'number one threat to insurer investment'
UK insurers view regulatory risk as the number one concern effecting a firms’ investment strategy, according to the global insurance survey.
Third of UK insurers haven't analysed impact of Brexit on staff
A third of UK general insurers haven't analysed the impact leaving the EU will have on their staff.
Lloyd's may look to EU member states on a 'bilateral basis' following Brexit
Lloyd's of London may approach each EU member state individually following Brexit, with the possibility of setting up more than one European centre.
Lloyd's post-Brexit plans 'already under way'
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale has told the BBC this morning that Lloyd’s is looking to set up a subsidiary on mainland Europe to counter loss of business post-Brexit.
Lloyd's sees profits grow £260m in first half of 2016
Lloyd’s of London has reported an increase in profits of £260m billion in the first half of 2016 as compared to the same period last year.
Europe: The Insurance Distribution Directive and its expected impacts
The Insurance Distribution Directive aims to harmonise the regulatory landscape for insurance intermediaries in the European Union.
'Significant' risk to UK firms if passporting rights lost after Brexit
The scale of disruption that Brexit could cause to UK businesses has been revealed by figures showing that 5476 UK-registered companies rely on ‘passports’ to carry out business in other European countries.
Liberty's Kadidja Sinz on why opportunity, not politics, is keeping Europe front of mind
Opportunity, not politics, has kept Europe front of mind for most businesses in 2016 as many companies are increasingly multi-national and have offices and ambitions across the continent.
Fair presentation for MGAs important for Insurance Act
The issue of transparency was a discussion point at the Managing General Agent's Association annual conference in July. As a watch word for the industry, it can, of course, mean different things to different people.
Brexit: 100 days on and counting
Three months on from the Brexit vote, what are the likely implications for the insurance market in the UK?
D&O innovation
With a spate of innovation in the directors’ & officers’ market, how is the cover staying relevant in a constantly changing world?