Environmental liability

Your say: Environmental lobby stance

I read the article on fire protection sprinklers, The market needs saturating with interest, and agree with Andrew Miller that the environmental issues could be used as an extremely effective argument in the UK to lobby government.

IUA calls for market solution to green risks

Market-driven solutions to environmental liability risks should take precedence over possible EU-enforced compulsory financial requirements, the International Underwriting Association has argued.

An audience with: Julian James, CII president

Next year sees the Chartered Insurance Institute celebrate the centenary of its being granted a Royal Charter. But far from sitting back and reflecting on past glories, the CII is determined to use its anniversary year to tackle the big issues set to…

Editor's comment: Sales, sprinklers and statistics

Any reputable estate agent — excusing the potential oxymoron — will tell you the property market falls quiet in the run-up to Christmas, as potential vendors focus on the festivities ahead. Not so in the insurance market, with an unexpected end-of-year…

Natcats and the insurance sector

The European Union is currently consulting on natural catastrophes. Vic Wyman reports on the part the insurance industry has to play.

Insurance Insight November

Insurance Insight November is now live with an article on The European Commission’s consultation on natural catastrophes; a look the challenges the life sciences sector is facing; and an interview with Jorge Luzzi, president of Ferma.

Reaction to proposed ELD extension

The CEA claims the proposed extension to the Environmental Liability Directive will be damaging for European insurers. Francesca Nyman asks the market for its initial reaction to the proposal.

Editor's comment: Yet another call for action

How often do we hear that rallying cry for the insurance industry to up its lobbying credentials and persuade government to deliver change that will safeguard both citizens and businesses alike? All too often.

ABI warns over government planning reforms

The Association of British Insurers has warned that government plans to reform the planning process must not lead to unwise developments being built in flood risk areas making flood insurance more expensive or even unobtainable.

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