Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
Regulators consult on impact of climate change on insurers
The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have both invited insurers to respond to consultation papers on the impact of climate change on their operations and investments.
Markel snaps up Nephila in insurance-linked securities deal
Markel is to buy the world’s largest manager of insurance-linked securities, Nephila Holdings.
Guevara founder Anderson: incumbent insurers complicit in stalling true customer led-disruption
Despite the hype around insurtech, the barriers to entry remain high, not least because incumbents have reputational concerns that are hampering true customer-led disruption. Indeed, the likes of Lemonade have had to water down their original vision to…
This Week in Post: cars and courts
As Britain is basking in glorious summer, the sun is also shining on the motor insurance market.
Hiscox CEO casts doubt on UK ILS framework
Exclusive: Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojoda cast doubt on the UK regulator's ability to make good on its promise to create a flexible framework for ILS business in London.
Scor issues first UK cat bond in vote of confidence for London ILS regime
Scor has become the first reinsurer to use the new UK ILS regime to issue a catastrophe bond.
Brokers must analyse customers' exposure to Brexit
A panel of experts has told brokers at the British Insurance Brokers' Association annual conference that they need to be preparing for the UK's exit from the European Union and analysing their customers’ exposure.
State of the Broker Nation 2018: Probing broking
Michèle Bacchus spoke to brokers to find out their thoughts on regulation, their trade body and their opinion of the UK insurance market
Lust for trust: can public trust be restored in insurance?
Nick Marson, founder of Parallel Mind, talks to commentators from across the insurance market to garner their views of how the insurance market can respond with one collective voice to meet the challenge of restoring public trust
Regulation Q&A: From GDPR to IDD, Brexit to the future of the PRA, what do insurers really think?
The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, With this in mind, Post asked a number of senior insurance figures about some of the most pertinent changes that are afoot from GDPR to the IDD, and how they would like the situation to develop in a post…
Analysis: Passing up on passporting
What next after the UK ruled out maintaining passporting within the European Union?
Lloyd’s positive on ILS cover for Central Fund
Capital from Insurance Linked Securities could be used to back the Lloyd’s Central Fund as early as next year, the market’s chief financial officer has said.
Wrisk CEO warns politicians of barriers for insurtechs accessing government scheme
Exclusive: Politicians need to look at the Enterprise Investment Scheme to make it easier for insurtech start-ups to access it.
PRA to look at Solvency II impact on insurers
The Prudential Regulation Authority will be working closely with the insurance industry to make sure that Solvency II requirements do not damage competition in the sector, the Association of British Insurers Annual Conference heard today.
FCA names Bailey incoming FSCS chair
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority have named Marshall Bailey as chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme with effect from 1 April 2018.
Branch or subsidiary? How UK and EU insurers can passport after Brexit
The loss of passporting will be a major challenge for insurers after the UK leaves the European Union. Steven McEwan, partner at Hogan Lovells, looks at some of the options available.
Allianz-LV merger deal gains regulatory approval
Exclusive: Allianz and LV have secured regulatory approval for a joint venture that will create the UK’s third largest personal lines insurer.
EU insurers to be granted UK access after Brexit
European insurers operating in the UK will be able to continue to do so even after Brexit, according to plans outlined by the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Analysis: Mutual benefits
With four mutuals making the UK top 20 insurers rankings for 2017 and results outperforming the rest of the market, mutuality is a sector to watch, especially as it is easier to innovate without constant shareholder pressure
PRA outlines supervisory framework for ILS
The Prudential Regulation Authority has published final rules setting out how it will authorise and supervise insurance special purpose vehicles, which will be used to issue insurance linked securities in the UK.
ABI calls on EIOPA to address 'flawed' risk margin
The Association of British Insurers has called on the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority to address the "flawed" Solvency II risk margin.
MPs urge PRA to review Solvency II
The Prudential Regulation Authority must develop proposals to remove the limitations of Solvency II for the insurance market, MPs have said.
Top UK insurers 2017: AM Best commentary: The uncertainty principle
Hit by a negative discount rate, the top 100 UK insurers reported a combined underwriting loss last year. What other challenges has the market faced?
Insurers throw cold water on regulator's reporting proposals
Insurers have criticised regulatory proposals which may increase reporting burdens for insurers.