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?
Treasury Committee's Solvency II inquiry to focus on capital requirements for annuities
The Treasury Committee’s inquiry into Solvency II post-Brexit is likely to examine capital requirements for annuities and potential risks for reinsurers, according to Fitch Ratings.
Interview: Graham Smart, McLarens Europe
It has been three years since Graham Smart took over the role of McLarens Europe MD from Trevor Latimer. He reflects on the challenges the market has faced and what growth opportunities remain.
Treasury Committee Brexit investigation could lead to the end of Solvency II
The Treasury Committee is set to examine Solvency II in the wake of Brexit, with the possibility of exiting the regulatory regime entirely.
AIG and Dechert partner up to provide Brexit advice
AIG UK and global law firm Dechert have partnered up to offer legal advice at no additional cost to AIG policy holders regarding the UK's full divorce from the EU.
Europe: Delegated authority arrangements need to be reviewed ahead of the Iber's expiration
Although the British electorate has voted for Brexit, the UK remains a member of the European Union for the time being, and EU competition law continues to apply in the UK.
Kennedys doubles presence in Dublin as insurers relocate post-Brexit
International law firm Kennedys will double its office space in Dublin as insurers are gearing up to enter the Irish market in the wake of Brexit.
Nelson: Brexit is an opportunity to offload ‘burdensome’ regulation
Lloyd’s chairman John Nelson has called for the UK to abandon “overly burdensome” regulation following Brexit.
Brexit is opportunity to abandon ‘mad’ gender directive
Female drivers in the UK could have saved £500m every year since the European Union’s Gender Directive was introduced.