Regulation
Dynamic approach to risk management should be a priority, says Marsh
Many European firms still regard risk management as an exercise in simply satisfying regulatory requirements and ensuring their process controls are effective, according to a report published by Marsh.
Post Europe June: Exclusive storm modelling, marine and cyber content now live
Post Europe June is now live with a look innovation for storm modeling in Germany; a review of the marine insurance market; and an update on the cyber regulations for Europe.
Europe: Cyber liability - Iberian peninsula
European firms are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals but there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to legislation to protect the customer. Paul Skinner examines what firms need to do to ensure they have adequate risk mitigation and loss…
Exclusive storm modelling, marine and cyber content
Insurance Insight June is now live with a look innovation for storm modelling in Germany; a review of the marine insurance market; and an update on the cyber regulations for Europe.
Cyber liability - Iberian peninsula
European firms are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals but there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to legislation to protect the customer. Paul Skinner examines what firms need to do to ensure they have adequate risk mitigation and loss…
Inflatable standards urged
Insurers have been urged to introduce new cover pre-requisites for inflatable amusements, after three children were injured when the bouncy castle they were playing on at a hotel in North Yorkshire came loose from its moorings and hit a telegraph pole.
Property claims: Surveillance legislation should hold no fear for insurers
Insurers have been told to embrace surveillance and that they have nothing to fear from the legislation surrounding it.
Commercial property - Sprinklers: A burning issue
The safety and business benefits of sprinkler systems are undeniable — yet many commercial buildings remain unprotected. David Townsend urges insurers to continue to lead the calls for mandatory inclusion.
Large corporate risks - Global compliance: Could a central rules database help?
The global insurance compliance headache for large corporates operating in multiple jurisdictions is only intensifying. Veronica Cowan explores if and how a central rules database could help.
Post magazine – 2 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun - Insurance News Now – 2 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Association of British Insurers that the government’s emergency flood scenario will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry…
Exercise Watermark set for insurer-specific rerun - Insurance News Now – 2 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including confirmation from the Association of British Insurers that the government’s emergency flood scenario will be re-enacted specifically for the insurance industry…
€1.7m Quinn fees approved by Court
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance have had their fees of €1.7m for the first three months of the year approved by the High Court.
€1.7m Quinn fees approved by Court
The joint administrators of Quinn Insurance have had their fees of €1.7m for the first three months of the year approved by the High Court.
LSB referral fee plans criticised
The Legal Services Board's recommendation to retain referral fees has been criticised by lawyers and insurers.
LSB: Referral fees to be retained
The Legal Services Board has recommended that referral fees be retained but managed more closely.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Post Europe: Rome II – Where are we two years on?
It is now over two years since the implementation of European Regulation 864/2007, better known as ‘Rome II’. Reviewing the legislation, Kelvin Farmaner and Paul Lavelle ask whether everyone is now clear on its scope and application.
Exclusive Rome II and shared service centre content now available
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how Rome II has impacted the European insurance market; as well as an article on the pros and cons of shared service and competence centres.
Shared service and competence centers for insurers
In order to reduce costs insurers are increasingly looking at shared service and competence centres. Hendrik Bremer examines the pros and cons of this model.
Rome II – Where are we two years on?
It is now over two years since the implementation of European Regulation 864/2007, better known as ‘Rome II’. Reviewing the legislation, Kelvin Farmaner and Paul Lavelle ask whether everyone is now clear on its scope and application.
British Insurance Awards 2011: shortlist announced
Today the Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift is proud to unveil the shortlist for the 2011 British Insurance Awards.
Career development & CSR: Risk professionals in demand as pay packets set to rise 25%
Solvency II is driving demand for risk professionals in the insurance industry, with 44% of risk professionals expecting their teams to grow in the next 12 months, according to new research.
Law change in Japan could override policies
New insurance regulations in Japan could inadvertently heighten the industry's exposure to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami damage and, in some cases, override existing policy wordings, according to a specialist lawyer.