Regulation
Exclusive legislation and underwriting content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the declining legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal advisors, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for disciplined underwriting.
Dutch moves on IPT reflect European trend
While the legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal representation seems to be on the decline, Mike Stalley explains why the need for their presence could be great than ever.
Exclusive legislation and underwriting content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the declining legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal advisors, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for disciplined underwriting.
View from the Top: Insurers' growth prospects
Looking back at 2010, most insurance companies have restored their capital to pre-crisis levels. This favourable development applies to life and non-life insurers in both the developed and developing economies.
Lord Sassoon: OFT is also investigating London market underwriters
The Government has admitted that the Office of Fair Trading is looking into the fees charged by London market underwriters.
Software and service providers to adhere to new OFT principles
SSP has stated that it has “cooperated fully” with an Office of Fair Trading investigation into whether a data analysis tool developed by Experian broke competition rules.
Zurich denies competition law breach
Zurich Insurance has said it welcomes the publication by the Office of Fair Trading of a consultation on commitments offered by seven insurers and two software providers.
Lockton opens second China branch
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has granted approval to Lockton to open a new branch office in Beijing.
RSA competition concerns trigger OFT inquiry
The Office of Fair Trading investigation into an Experian analysis tool used by motor insurers was kicked off by RSA after the insurer raised concerns that it may enable anti-competitive practices.
ABI responds to OFT competition concerns
The Association of British Insurance has responded after seven insurance companies and two IT software and service providers agreed to an Office of Fair Trading request to limit the data they exchange between them ain light of competition law concerns.
RBSI "stopped using" Experian tool before OFT inquiry
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has confirmed that it no longer uses an Experian analysis tool at the centre of an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
Aviva, RBSI, Axa and RSA climb down on data sharing after OFT investigation
Seven insurance companies and two IT software and service providers have provisionally agreed to limit the data that they exchange between them after the OFT raised competition law concerns.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.
Risk update - Health foods & supplements: A healthy risk
Forecasts suggest the global food supplement market could be worth $90bn by 2013. Shaun Randell examines the opportunities and risks insuring this market can bring.
MP plans 'dramatic changes' for motor
Road safety minister Mike Penning MP has vowed to step up government efforts to tackle the rising cost of motor insurance.
Post Magazine – 13 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Towers Watson: 2011 will be the most "significant year of reform ever"
Preparation challenges for Solvency II costing billions of pounds are set to help make this the most significant year of reform ever faced by the UK insurance industry.
Towers Watson: 2011 will be the most "significant year of reform ever"
Preparation challenges for Solvency II costing billions of pounds are set to help make this the most significant year of reform ever faced by the UK insurance industry.
Three factors shaping insurance start-ups in 2011
London market specialists Northdoor has identified three key factors that will shape the start-ups market in 2011.
Eiopa unveils new management board
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has announced its newly elected management board and acting chairperson.
Eiopa unveils new management board
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has announced its newly elected management board and acting chairperson.
Ombudsman proposes £15m budget hike as PPI claims stack up
The Financial Ombudsman Service today published its public consultation on its proposed budget for the next financial year (2011/2012).