News
Budget 2011: Government CER plans “unclear”
Accountancy advisers Mazars has claimed that government proposals to maintain tax relief on Claims Equalisation Reserves “leaves more questions open than it answers”.
Aldermanbury Declaration - One Year On: The Debate
If you missed yesterday's live webinar debating the Aldermanbury Declaration - one year on - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Eiopa launches insurance stress test
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has launched a Europe-wide stress test for the insurance sector.
Eiopa launches insurance stress test
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has launched a Europe-wide stress test for the insurance sector.
Budget 2011: CER tax relief maintained
The government has outlined plans to continue to provide tax relief on general insurance claims equalisation reserves until at least 2012.
Budget 2011: KPMG backs Osborne measures
Professional services firm KPMG has welcomed the new tax measures laid out in Chancellor George Osborne’s 2011 budget.
Budget 2011: Budget offers “dual route for growth”
Responding to today’s Budget, Maggie Craig, acting director general of the Association of British Insurers, said that it offers a dual route for growth – boosting long-term investment and securing a competitive UK tax regime.
Catastrophe claims costs see "eight fold" increase
The average cost of insured claims from natural catastrophes are eight times higher than in the 1970s, Allianz has revealed.
Budget 2011: "good budget for UK general insurance”
PWC has commenting on the news that tax relief has not been withdrawn for insurers’ equalisation reserves.
Budget 2011: UK growth forecast cut to 1.7%
Chancellor George Osborne has cut the growth forecast for the UK in 2011 from 2.1% to 1.7%.
Budget 2011: Lord Young recommendations to be implemented in full
Announcing the 2011 Budget, UK Chancellor George Osborne said the recommendations in Lord Young’s report on health and safety would be implemented in full.
Budget 2011: Corporation tax cut by 2%
Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the government will cut corporation tax by 2% in April – up from the 1% cut previously announced.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
Swiss Re exceeds claims budget following Japan quake
Reinsurer Swiss Re has revealed that it has already gone beyond its claims estimates for 2011 following the Japanese earthquake.
Swiss Re exceeds claims budget following Japan quake
Reinsurer Swiss Re has revealed that it has already gone beyond its claims estimates for 2011 following the Japanese earthquake.
RSA names personal lines boss
RSA has appointed Mark Christer as its new managing director for personal lines.
FSA urged to reconsider financing plans
The Financial Services Authority has been urged to consider the “nature of the risk” of a firm and not just its size when implementing its funding proposals.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Insurance Insight has learnt.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Post has learnt.
Hannover Re anticipates €250m loss from Japan
Based on its analysis of individual treaties, Hannover Re currently anticipates a burden of losses in the order of €250m after retrocessions and before taxes.
Hannover Re anticipates €250m loss from Japan
Based on its analysis of individual treaties, Hannover Re currently anticipates a burden of losses in the order of €250m after retrocessions and before taxes.
Esure dumped as RBSI lands Sainsbury’s insurance deal
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has won a multi-million pound contract currently held by Esure to provide motor insurance for Sainsbury’s, Post has learnt.
Margaret Cole set to oversee top regulatory conduct role
Margaret Cole, currently the director of enforcement at the Financial Services Authority, is set to temporarily become head of the Financial Conduct Authority – one of two new regulatory bodies to be formed in April.