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Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
Tax on the City of London a step closer
A new tax on the City of London, controlled by the EU, has come a step closer after Labour MEPs backed a European Parliament call for an EU Financial Transaction Tax, Vicky Ford MEP, Conservative economics spokesman, warned today.
CNA creates new transport unit
CNA Insurance Company has formed a transportation & logistics industry team to operate throughout its European network.
Post Europe: Captives and the regulatory environment
Protected cell companies have been making the headlines lately but Vic Wyman reports on whether changes to the regulatory environment might put an end to this.
CEA “deeply disappointed” by ECJ gender-ruling
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, is deeply disappointed by today’s judgement by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) that the provision enabling EU insurers to use actuarial and statistical factors based on sex in their risk…
Montalvo named Eiopa executive director
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has selected Carlos Montalvo to become the authority’s first executive director.
Montalvo named Eiopa executive director
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has selected Carlos Montalvo to become the authority’s first executive director.
Solvency II - Equivalence: The cost of regulation to cross-border trading
The regulatory costs associated with cross-border trading have long been a burden on international insurers, but things may be improving explains Nick Lowe.
Nato to consult Lloyd's on piracy
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to discuss anti-piracy issues in Germany with officers from Nato.
Nato to consult Lloyd's on piracy
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to discuss anti-piracy issues in Germany with officers from Nato.
Learning from life: Could Solvency II bring life and general insurance closer together?
When the First Life Assurance Directive was passed in 1979, it spelled the end for new composite insurers. Steven McEwan explains why the advent of Solvency II may bring life and general insurance back in contact again.
PM warns"damaging" EU regulation could unfairly hit female drivers
The impact of the upcoming European Union gender eqality directive on female drivers' insurance premiums was raised today in Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions.
APPG - 20 years in force: Representation for the industry
With its 20th anniversary just passed, David Worsfold looks at the success of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance & Financial Services, detailing some key highlights from two decades of debate.
Post Europe: An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
EU Directive will sharpen the finance agreements of credit hire organisations
The forthcoming Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010 may help the insurance industry deal with dubious credit hire agreements, according to Horwich Farrelly.
UK insurers taking measures on gender price fears
Research and data company Wunelli has warned insurers that a possible European Court of Justice decision to overturn the UK’s opt out on gender legislation would be highly damaging to UK insurers.
Exclusive captives content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the advantages of captives in Europe, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for insurers to support international initiatives.
Exclusive captives content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the advantages of captives in Europe, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for insurers to support international initiatives.
Post Europe: Captives in Europe: A certain value in an uncertain environment
Businesses and insurers face times of change and uncertainty but as Frederick Gabriel explains captives’ core values and advantages remain the same.
Post Europe - View from the Top: Insurers' growth prospects
Looking back at 2010, most insurance companies have restored their capital to pre-crisis levels. This favourable development applies to life and non-life insurers in both the developed and developing economies.
Post Europe: Dutch moves on IPT reflect European trend
While the legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal representation seems to be on the decline, Mike Stalley explains why the need for their presence could be great than ever.
Eiopa names first chairman
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has named Gabriel Bernardino as its first chairman.
Eiopa names first chairman
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has named Gabriel Bernardino as its first chairman.