Regulation
Apil slams HSE workplace injury proposals
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has criticised Health and Safety Executive proposals aimed at relaxing the rules for reporting workplace injuries.
Brightside director joins STM board
Cross-border financial services provider STM Group has appointed Julian Telling as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Barclays CEO in PPI apology as bank sets asside £1bn for claims
Barclays has decided that it will not participate in any application for permission to appeal against the High Court judgment of 20 April 2011, which dismissed the action brought by the British Bankers' Association regarding the assessment and redress of…
Brightside director joins STM board
Cross-border financial services provider STM Group has appointed Julian Telling as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
CII exited tough year in "good shape"
The Chartered Insurance Institute slightly increased its overall revenue in 2010 to £33.97m from £32.32m the previous year.
Post Europe May: Exclusive legal expense and ADR content now live
Post Europe May is now live with a look what impact the European Commissions proposals for consistence on alternative dispute resolution will have; how the Balkan region deals with weather related catastrophes; and how Italy’s legal expense market is…
Post Europe: ADR generates mixed views
The European Commission looks set to impose some consistency among the patchwork of alternative dispute resolution systems that currently exist. Vic Wyman assesses what this will mean for the European insurance market.
Post Europe: Joining up the approach to weather in the Balkans
Weather related catastrophes are common in the Balkans but there is a perception there that the government will always be on hand to help. However, as Sam Barrett explains the only way forward is to create and develop a market to enable the transfer of…
Insurance Insight May: Exclusive legal expense and ADR content now live
Insurance Insight May is now live with a look what impact the European Commissions proposals for consistence on alternative dispute resolution will have; how the Balkan region deals with weather related catastrophes; and how Italy’s legal expense market…
ADR generates mixed views
The European Commission looks set to impose some consistency among the patchwork of alternative dispute resolution systems that currently exist. Vic Wyman assesses what this will mean for the European insurance market.
Joining up the approach to weather in the Balkans
Weather related catastrophes are common in the Balkans but there is a perception there that the government will always be on hand to help. However, as Sam Barrett explains the only way forward is to create and develop a market to enable the transfer of…
Government launches review of FSA inquiry into RBS failings
The Financial Services Authority has welcomed a statement by the Treasury Select Committee confirming that an independent review will take place of the regulator’s report into the the failure of Royal Bank of Scotland.
Broking supplement - Biba 2011 preview: Speakers'corner
This year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference held in Manchester on 11 and 12 May will see attendees from brokers, insurers and service providers descend on Manchester Central to network and debate the major issues affecting the broking…
Overseas market - Saudi Arabia: full of Middle Eastern promise
With a fast-growing insurance sector, Saudi Arabia is a country on the move. Dexter Morse gives a detailed overview of market developments and potential.
Interview - Ash Bathia: building the profitability platform
QBE Europe kept competitors on their toes as it built the business and branched out. Underwriting boss Ash Bathia tells Mairi MacDonald where his sights are now set.
Post magazine – 5 May 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
KPMG warns over "hindsight" penalties in the wake of Solvency II delay fears
Omnibus 2 is a significant milestone for Solvency II and delays to its finalisation are having an unwanted impact on the Solvency II timeline, increasing fears that neither insurers nor regulators may be fully prepared for implementation on 1 January…
KPMG warns over "hindsight" penalties in the wake of Solvency II delay fears
Omnibus 2 is a significant milestone for Solvency II and delays to its finalisation are having an unwanted impact on the Solvency II timeline, increasing fears that neither insurers nor regulators may be fully prepared for implementation on 1 January…
Ask the expert - how valuable is experience of Solvency II in both the short and long term?
The regulatory clock is ticking once again, and the countdown to Solvency II is now well advanced.
ICO joins text pest group to boost regulatory power
An Information Commissioner's Office with "bigger teeth" and greater regulatory powers is set to become the latest member to join the Ministry of Justice-led anti-claims text group.
Firms face ruin after court ruling
The insurance industry has been warned some firms could face ruin after a legal challenge to the Financial Services Authority's measures to deal with payment protection insurance complaints was rejected.
Post magazine – 28 April 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Equity expansion still on track despite 185 jobs under threat - Insurance News Now – 28 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including Equity Insurance Group’s insistence that its branch network and plans for regional expansion are safe, despite putting 185 jobs within it’s underwriting and…
Equity expansion still on track despite 185 jobs under threat - Insurance News Now – 28 April 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including Equity Insurance Group’s insistence that its branch network and plans for regional expansion are safe, despite putting 185 jobs within it’s underwriting and…