Politics
EU and US regulators agree new bi-lateral transatlantic insurance agreement
The US and EU have agreed to reduce legal and capital barriers to boost the transatlantic insurance and reinsurance market.
This Week in Post: Census, success and snow
The snowflakes trickling gently down from the skies across the nation remind me of the vast number of people who trickle through the doors of the insurance sector - people, our Census closes today!
The City UK sets out industry priorities for Brexit
The City UK, a City of London lobby group, has issued its key priorities for the UK’s financial and professional services industry in the forthcoming Brexit negotiations.
Industry welcomes government's position on driverless cars
The industry has welcomed the government’s response to last year’s driverless car consultation.
Government responds to driverless car consultation
The government has unveiled plans to extend compulsory motor insurance to driverless cars.
Foil attacks 'crippling' Vnuk ruling
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers is backing the government's move to address the "crippling implications" of the Vnuk ruling.
Whiplash consultation now closed
The government's whiplash consultation deadline has now passed.
Government urged to exempt charities from IPT
Specialist charities insurer Access Insurance has launched a campaign calling on government to exempt the charities sector from insurance premium tax.
None of the revenue from IPT rise to be spent on flood defences
None of the revenue generated from the recent increase in Insurance Premium Tax has been ring-fenced for flood defences, Post can reveal.
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
This week in Post: Scrooge, Vnuk and season's greetings
As Christmas day draws near lawyers this week branded the Association of British Insurers’ legal challenge over the government’s discount rate review as “worthy of Scrooge himself”.
RSA urges government to support SMEs
Over half of UK SMEs think the government is not doing enough to help businesses grow, with seven out of 10 expecting their revenues to fall or stand still in 2017.
Government mulls mandatory registry for drone users
Drone owners could be forced to register their devices under consultation plans released by the government today.
Insurers face 'highly challenging period', says AM Best
The insurance industry is entering a highly challenging period in its history, according to new research from AM Best.
Shadow Justice Secretary urges whiplash reform deadline extension
Shadow Lord Chancellor Richard Burgon MP has written to Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss MP urging her to extend the whiplash consultation deadline, Post can reveal.
IPT: higher and higher
Wasn't expecting that... The lyrics from the Jamie Lawson song could apply to insurers, following the latest hike in insurance premium tax.
ICO welcomes Post's #ColdCallCrackdown campaign
The Information Commissioner's Office has welcomed Post's #ColdCallCrackdown campaign, stating that with Post's help more action against nuisance calls will be taken.
Government unveils plans to tackle rise of cold calling
The government has unveiled plans to make it easier to tackle cold calling.
Government begins review on personal injury discount rate in light of legal action
The threat of legal action from personal injury lawyers has forced a review of the discount rate for personal injury claims by the Lord Chancellor.
Insurance sector 'speaking with one voice' on Brexit
The insurance industry is speaking “with one voice” on Brexit, according to trade bodies.
Treasury increasingly reliant on tax receipts from insurance firms
The UK’s financial services sector contributed £71.4bn in taxes in the year to March 2016 with banks and insurers being the biggest contributors.
Expertise from A-Z: 2016 Review: A year of change
A look at the tumultuous changes of 2016 – and a preview of what 2017 may have in store for the industry
Lloyd’s announces potential post-Brexit strategies
Lloyd's said setting up a single European Union subsidiary or a network of branches across several EU countries are two potential post-Brexit strategies if passporting rights cannot be maintained.
ICO fines broker for sending 136,000 unsolicited texts
The Information Commissioner's Office has fined a London-based broker £30,000 for sending thousands of unsolicited text messages.