PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Expertise in Action: Broker: Preferential treatment
Few clients are interested in commission disclosure, however, the issue of preferential treatment for brokers that produce the most business for insurers could soon face regulatory scrutiny.
UK IFAs say increased insurance sector M&A likely
Results from a survey of more than 170 UK independent financial advisors show 87% of respondents consider more mergers and acquisitions in the insurance sector to 2018 are likely.
Michael Tripp joins Mazars as GI partner
Former Ecclesiastical chief executive Michael Tripp has set his sights on developing accountancy firm Mazars’ actuarial business as an alternative offering to Towers Watson.
Systemic risk: The burden of being big
What will the extra scrutiny that comes with being a global systemically important insurer mean for the nine firms given the designation?
UK GI business volumes up Q3 says PWC
General insurers saw business volumes and profitability rise in the past three months and expect strong growth in business volumes during the next quarter, according to the latest CBI/PWC Financial Services Survey.
GI business volumes rose in Q3 says PWC report
General insurers saw business volumes and profitability rise in the past three months and expect strong growth in business volumes during the next quarter, according to the latest CBI/PWC Financial Services Survey.
'Clear deadline' on Solvency II welcomed by consultants
The delay of Solvency II’s application date to 2016 has been welcomed by KPMG and PWC, citing the certainty the move will bring insurers, though doubts still remain over the new schedule.
Consultants welcome 'clear deadline' on Solvency II
The delay of Solvency II’s application date to 2016 has been welcomed by KPMG and PWC, citing the certainty the move will bring insurers, though doubts still remain over the new schedule.
Europe: Regulatory remuneration
Are European insurance companies coping with the increasing cost of regulation? Katie Marriner investigates.
350% increase in UK M&A deal values
The value of UK insurance merger and acquisition deals rose by more than 350% to €1.5bn (£1.2bn) in the first half of 2013 from €344.6m in 2012, PWC has reported.
International: Europe: Go west
Are Asian investors likely to continue their interest in the European insurance market? Edmund Tirbutt investigates.
M&A surge imminent due to low interest rates and yields
PWC report predicts ‘quiet revolution’ in acquisitions.
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
Strategic importance of M&A to increase
A PWC report has found the strategic importance of mergers and acquisitions to insurers across the globe is set to increase.
View from the Top: Rising to the regulation challenge
Insurers can mitigate the uncertainty caused by increased red tape by focusing on consistency, says Vince Cellerini.
Investment: Diminishing returns
Insurers are predicted to find it increasingly difficult to make high yields from investments, so what can the industry do to turn the tide and increase returns?
Ethics: Do the right thing
The insurance industry may need a root and branch overhaul of its approach to ethics. But with claims that companies don’t actually understand the issue, the road to restoring trust is set to be rocky.
Quinn liquidators look to sue PWC for 'negligent accounting'
Quinn Insurance liquidators are suing PWC Ireland for €1bn (£863m), having accused the professional services firm of negligent accounting.
In Series: Claims: A moral dilemma
The industry is split over the ethics of subrogation. Will Competition Commission intervention resolve the situation once and for all, or can insurers find their own solution through bilateral agreements?
Generali, Prudential and Ping An among list of global systemically important insurers
The Financial Stability Board has published the list of global systemically important insurers with views to developing a policy framework to address the risks these firms they are thought to present.
Aviva, Allianz and Axa named as global systemically important insurers
The Financial Stability Board has published the list of global systemically important insurers with views to developing a policy framework to address the risks these firms they are thought to present.
Regulation still deemed greatest risk for industry
Regulation has been voted the greatest risk facing the insurance industry for the second year running in a survey conducted in partnership with PWC.
Deloitte and PwC welcome flood decision
Deloitte and PwC agree today’s agreement will benefit households at a high risk of flooding.
IASB revised exposure draft is "major milestone" for insurers
The publication of the International Accounting Standards Board’s revised exposure draft marks major milestone toward global reporting consistency for insurers, according to consultancies PwC and Ernst & Young.