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Countdown to Biba 2011: the changing regulatory landscape
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference now less than four weeks away, Post and Insurance Age editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift sat down with the Biba CEO Eric Galbraith to discuss the issues which are likely to come to the fore in…
Law Society supports SRA PI plans
The Law Society has backed plans by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority to scrap the Assigned Risks Pool in October 2013.
Solvency II and data management: the debate
If you missed this week's live webinar debating Solvency II and the issue of data management - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Exclusive interview and HNW content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an interview with Portuguese broker MDS and a View from The Top on how the Swedish market is embracing fine art.
Solvency II and data management: the debate
If you missed this week's live webinar debating Solvency II and the issue of data management - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Exclusive interview and HNW content now available on Insurance Insight
Insurance Insights’s weekly update is now live with an interview with Portuguese broker MDS and a View from The Top on how the Swedish market is embracing fine art.
Mapfre signs ITT deal
Mapfre has agreed to become exclusive travel insurance partner of the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
Apil names new vice president
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has named Karl Tonks as its new vice-president.
Brazilian reinsurance regulations still need improving says IFIRMA
The International Federation of Risk and Insurance Management Associations has welcomed the flexibility of the Brazilian government in responding to the world-wide concern about its new reinsurance regulations, but believes more needs to be done to limit…
Kiln announces syndicate merger
Underwriting group Kiln is to merge its Lloyd’s syndicates 807 and 510.
Young driver broker announces re-brand
Under-25 car insurance broker Selecter Car Insurance is to re-brand as Only Young Drivers.
Mitsui confirms expansion into Ireland with Chubb defections
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed it is to establish branches in Dublin and Belfast as part of its expansion plans.
Brazilian reinsurance regulations still need improving says IFIRMA
The International Federation of Risk and Insurance Management Associations has welcomed the flexibility of the Brazilian government in responding to the world-wide concern about its new reinsurance regulations, but believes more needs to be done to limit…
Willis International names CEO
Willis Group has appointed David Margrett CEO of Willis International.
Mitsui confirms expansion into Ireland with Chubb defections
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has confirmed it is to establish branches in Dublin and Belfast as part of its expansion plans.
Crash-for-cash trio set for sentencing
Three members of a crash-for-cash gang are awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of conspiracy to defraud.
Financial regulation consultation closes
HM Treasury’s consultation paper A new approach to regulation: building a stronger system, has closed.
ABI: Solicitors PI revamp a “missed opportunity”
The Association of British Insurers has criticised the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plans to overhaul the assigned risks pool.
SRA announces plans to scrap ARP
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will abandon the Assigned Risks Pool from October 2013.
KPMG appointed as share receiver to Anglo in Quinn sale
Kieran Wallace of KPMG has been appointed as share receiver to Anglo Irish Bank and will take control of the Quinn family’s equity interest in Quinn Group.
Chubb Ireland hit by senior defections with Mitsui tipped to benefit
Chubb has confirmed four key employees are leaving its operations in Ireland.
Markel launches 'direct' arm aimed at low premium clients
Markel UK, the retail division of specialist insurer Markel International, has launched Markel Direct as it seeks to bolster its multi-distribution operating model.
ABI issues regulatory overlap warning
The Association of British Insurers has warned that the new financial regulatory authorities could lead to dual regulation for its members.
App creator vows to reduce breakdown recovery costs by 60%
A new Iphone app has been created which its designer claims can reduce breakdown recovery costs by up to 60%.