Regulation
View from the top: Together we're stronger
It's always good to reflect back on the Biba conference, given how quickly it goes when you're there.
Insurers rail against solicitors' PI burden
The insurance market should not bear the burden of "regulating the solicitors' profession" due to insufficient regulatory intervention, the Association of British Insurers has warned.
Lloyd's & London Market - Remuneration: War of the words
Lloyd's brokers are on the defensive after controversy surrounding commissions and fees re-emerged. But as underwriters demand clarity once and for all, are buyers happy as long as premiums stay low and their own charges stay transparent? Ralph Savage…
Post magazine – 26 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Thatcham heralds 'giant step forward' in battle against whiplash claims
New safety systems being fitted to British cars are set to save insurers a fortune in personal injury payouts - including whiplash, it has been claimed.
Uninsured driving adverts hailed by MPs and industry
MPs and industry figures have welcomed a new television campaign to remind people of the dangers of uninsured driving.
PRA insurance role to be outlined
The Prudential Regulation Authority has been confirmed as the supervisory body for insurance companies with a detailed guide on its work with the industry to be published next month.
UK hailed as whiplash capital of Europe
The Association of British Insurers has today called for a clampdown on the UK’s "pain in the neck culture" that it says has made the UK the whiplash capital of Europe.
UK hailed as whiplash capital of Europe
The Association of British Insurers has today called for a clampdown on the UK’s "pain in the neck culture" that it says has made the UK the whiplash capital of Europe.
Postbox: Backing reforms was not taken lightly
Your leader of last week 'Are some more equal?', coupled with the comments reported from Elite Insurance over the ABI's support for the recommendations of the Jackson Review, highlights the delicate balance a trade body needs to strike between…
Biba 2011: Aon president dismisses contingent commission concerns
Aon president Greg Case has stressed that the issue of contingent commissions in the US was never a major issue as the broker instead focuses on the "transparency" it offers its clients.
Affinity partnerships: Perfect service
What makes a truly successful affinity partnership? Mike Caidan looks at how this market is changing, demands are rising and discusses how proactivity, innovation and flexibility are vital.
Biba 2011: Brokers back Biba and IIB as merger revealed
Moves by the British Insurance Brokers' Association and the Institute of Insurance Brokers to merge have been overwhelmingly backed by brokers.
Solvenct II - Investments: Straight to the heart
Solvency II is about much more than simple regulation and is already preoccupying chief investment officers. Ciara Searle examines the implications it will have for asset allocation and fund transparency.
Consumer insurance reforms will make it harder to turn down claims
The first changes to consumer insurance legislation in more than a century will prevent insurers from "hiding behind" unrelated errors to avoid paying claims.
Post magazine – 19 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Consumer insurance reforms will make it harder to turn down claims - Insurance News Now – 19 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how, according to MP Jonathan Evans, the first changes to consumer insurance legislation in more than a century will prevent insurers from “hiding behind”…
Bill set to overhaul consumer insurance law
The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill, which clarifies the law governing what consumers should tell insurers when they take out a policy, will change the relationship between consumers and insurance providers, in its first shake-up…
Solvency II to impact EU captive industry
The looming implementation of Solvency II will change the market environment dramatically for captive insurers according to recent research.
Solvency II to impact EU captive industry
The looming implementation of Solvency II will change the market environment dramatically for captive insurers according to recent research.