Regulation
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.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Exclusive IFRS and digital content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how The International Accounting Standards Board’s draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities will affect the market; and a View from The Top on how the Netherlands’ trading…
Post Europe: Insurance accounting rules and the impact on small insurers
The International Accounting Standards Board has finally issued a draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities, however, as Martin LePelley explains this may cause more problems than offer solutions.
Insurance accounting rules and the impact on small insurers
The International Accounting Standards Board has finally issued a draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities, however, as Martin LePelley explains this may cause more problems than offer solutions.
Two FSA decision notices referred to the tribunal
The Financial Services Authority has for the first time, published two decision notices for enforcement decisions that have been referred to the Upper Tribunal.
Biba 2011: Video – Biba Today: regulatory reform - views from Biba 2011
As the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference enters its second day, Post and Insurance Age catch up with delegates after a night of festivities in Manchester.
Biba 2011: Trade bodies must work together, says Homer
Insurance industry trade bodies need to join forces to solve the problems surrounding the handling of client money, according to Towergate's Andy Homer.
Insurers accused of "milking" motorists
A Birmingham MP has accused the insurance industry of “milking the motorist” by excessively charging for car insurance.
European investors see Solvency II hurting corporate debt
Half of investors expect Solvency II to have a negative impact on the demand for corporate debt, a survey has found.
European investors see Solvency II hurting corporate debt
Half of investors expect Solvency II to have a negative impact on the demand for corporate debt, a survey has found.
In series: first-party fraud: Indicator or prohibitor?
Insurers are increasingly looking at options to help prevent fraud at the front end. Credit checks are common when assessing the ability to pay but Jane Bernstein asks whether they could also help as a fraud indicator.
Coalition government: State of the nation: one year on
Last week's overwhelming 'no' vote in the referendum on the UK's voting system has only served to deepen divisions and highlight political polar positions within government, but how does the insurance industry rate the coalition's first 12 months in…
Broker redomiciling: The case for migration
With the UK becoming an increasingly expensive place to do business, David Coupe questions whether more brokers will look to move abroad.
Technology: Will the cookie crumble?
The revised Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive could see computer cookies swallowed up unless explicit consent is given for their insertion in users' computers when they visit a company's website.
Post magazine – 12 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Endsleigh faces High Court onslaught over claims costs - Insurance News Now – 12 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the potential £30m High Court battle facing Endsleigh following its alleged failure to provide “technically accurate” claims handling for Southern Rock and…
Endsleigh faces High Court onslaught over claims costs - Insurance News Now – 12 May 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the potential £30m High Court battle facing Endsleigh following its alleged failure to provide “technically accurate” claims handling for Southern Rock and…
Biba 2011: A round-up of all the conference news
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference underway in Manchester Post breaks the news as it happens.
Biba 2011: CEO Galbraith outlines need for client money solution
In his opening address at the British Insurance Brokers' Association 2011 Conference in Manchester, CEO Eric Galbraith, called on HM Treasury and the new Financial Conduct Authority to work together towards delivering the right regulation for insurance…
Biba 2011: Galbraith calls for "proportionate" regulation of brokers
Eric Galbraith has called on HM Treasury and the new Financial Conduct Authority to work together towards delivering the right regulation for insurance brokers.
Biba 2011: The IIB/Biba merger in context - more than a coalition of convenience?
With the announcement from British Insurance Brokers’ Association chairman Patrick Smith that the trade body is in talks that could lead to a full merger with the Institute of Insurance Brokers, Jonathan Swift looks at why the move now makes sense.
Biba 2011: A round-up of all the conference news
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference underway in Manchester Post breaks the news as it happens.