Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
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
Solvent GI firms warned about PRA stance on schemes
Professional services giant KPMG has raised concerns that a draft supervisory statement issued by the Prudential Regulatory Authority suggests that the PRA no longer considers schemes an appropriate tool for solvent insurers.
Lloyd’s renews deal with FCA to avoid regulatory duplication
Lloyd’s of London has renewed an agreement originally signed with the Financial Services Authority in a bid to avoid duplicating regulation.
Prettejohn to leave Brit
Brit Insurance’s non-executive director Nicholas Prettejohn will retire from the company’s board at the end of June, following his appointment as non-executive director of the Prudential Regulation Authority.
News Review: 13 June 2013
News Review
L&G blocked on CFO appointment
Legal and General have been barred from appointing their choice of chief financial officer, according to reports.
Brit chairman Prettejohn joins PRA board
Brit Insurance chairman and former Lloyd’s chief executive Nick Prettejohn is joining the board of the Prudential Regulation Authority following approval by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Regulatory uncertainty raises domicile questions
Splitting tax domiciles and regulators could be an enticing prospect for insurance groups looking to avoid the European Union’s Solvency II regulations.
Telematics Expo: ABI pre-empts telematics regulation with new guide
Trade bodies can play an important role in the development of the telematics industry, particularly in warding off the threat of regulation, according to Association of British Insurers policy adviser Ben Gaukrodger.
Solvency II “ground to a halt” by national interest PRA boss says
Disagreement over the final Solvency II rules at a national level has seen negotiations “ground to a halt” according to Prudential Regulatory Authority boss Andrew Bailey.
Regulation: A heavy crown
The downfall of the Financial Services Authority was met with resounding support. However, as its successors take over sceptics ask whether the twin peak model might create more discontent in the industry.
Solvency II: worth the wait?
After many delays, Solvency II implementation is still far from certain. While some insurers have grown disillusioned by the process, others remain keen to see the directive’s benefits come to fruition.
Insurers miss opportunity to voice opinions on EU consultation on PPOs
The UK’s general insurance sector has failed to engage with a consultation on setting Solvency II liability rules, despite a European Union recommendation that 20% of the sector should contribute for the study to be credible.
FCA and PRA require 15% extra funding for 2013/14
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority have requested a 15% increase in their annual funding requirement for 2013/14.
‘Worrying trend’ for over-regulation making UK market less competitive
Rising regulatory costs are becoming a financial burden the UK’s insurance market can ill afford in the face of international competition, Lloyd’s finance director Luke Savage has warned.
New regulator reveals 12-strong board
The 12 new members of the Financial Conduct Authority board have been named ahead of the new twin-peak regulatory system taking over from the Financial Services Authority on 1 April.
FCA business model met with trepidation in insurance industry
Fears have been voiced by the insurance industry that the new regulators will intrude too much into the commercial sphere and that having two bodies will cause inefficiency.
ABI welcomes opportunity to reshape regulator-industry relationship
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the opportunity to reshape the relationship between the industry and its regulators as the Financial Services Authority is due to be replaced by two new regulatory bodies.
FSCS: Off the hook
Changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme ahead of the introduction of twin peak regulation have angered brokers, but should insurers be held more accountable?
View from the Top: Where is the love?
Survey peddlers should be off the Valentine’s card list as they predict doom and gloom
Regulation: Staggering Along
The switch from the Financial Services Authority to the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority could prove tricky — especially with Solvency II on the horizon.
Insurers argue FSCS funding structure to pay into broker pool is 'unreasonable'
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has condemned plans to revise the funding structure of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, arguing that the charges faced by insurance brokers remain "unacceptably high".
Corporate governance: Skilled assessment
The Financial Services Authority can request a 'skilled person report' at any time, on any matter. What can insurers do to ensure that their corporate governance is in the best shape?
Cameron McKenna backs FSA Solvency II timetable change
City law firm Cameron McKenna has commended the Financial Services Authority for adapting its implementation timeline for Solvency II.