European Union (EU)
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.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.
Risk update - Health foods & supplements: A healthy risk
Forecasts suggest the global food supplement market could be worth $90bn by 2013. Shaun Randell examines the opportunities and risks insuring this market can bring.
Eiopa unveils new management board
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has announced its newly elected management board and acting chairperson.
Post Europe View from the Top: Sunlight drives away shadows
Major risks are not included in the existing European Insurance Mediation Direction. The Federation of European Risk Management Associations believes they should be, and is urging the European Commission to bring them into the current revision of the…
Broking focus - Bribery Act: On the right side of the law
London market brokers transacting across international boundaries need to revisit their risk and compliance provision in the face of draconian new UK bribery legislation, reports Ralph Savage.
Exclusive gender and risk assessment content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s last 2010 weekly update is now live with a look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on using gender as a risk factor will have on the insurance market, and a View from the Top that examines the importance of geographical data in…
Post Europe: The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
Exclusive legislation content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the impact US extra-jurisdictional sanctions have on European insurance and a View from the Top on the general equality legislation threatening the market.
Post Europe: The ‘Long Arm’ of the law
European regulation on insurers and brokers complying with extra-jurisdictional sanctions from the US are clear and yet firms continue to uphold the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions list when dealing with US firms. Christian Taylor and Richard…
EP rejects tax harmonisation plea
The European Parliament has narrowly rejected an amendment calling for tax harmonisation in the European Union.
News Analysis - IMD: In perfect harmony
New minimum harmonisation requirements being proposed by the EU for IMD2 hope to level the regulation playing field. Vic Wyman reports.
IUA calls for "harmonisation" in EU insurance mediation directive talks
A public hearing today in Brussels on the proposed revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive came down in favour of "minimum harmonisation" of brokers and other sellers of insurance.
Post Europe: Data security – is Europe still lagging behind the US?
Some believe that Europe continues to lag behind the US in terms of data security. Matthew Hogg explores the likely triggers for improved levels of data security in Europe.