Regulation
Viewpoint: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Solvency II
Solvency II is looming large on the horizon but, argue Henry Sopher and Ann Duffy, despite the guidelines' complex language and detailed instructions, the run-off market can make it through this new universe by simply applying sound business sense and…
CEA warns of European tax proposals "moral hazard"
The European insurance federation CEA has accused the European Commission of failing to differentiate between different types of financial institutions in its plans for taxation of the financial sector.
EC sets out plan to raise billions through financial sector tax
The European Commission has set out its ideas for the future taxation of the financial sector.
CEA warns of European tax proposals "moral hazard"
The European insurance federation CEA has accused the European Commission of failing to differentiate between different types of financial institutions in its plans for taxation of the financial sector.
EC sets out plan to raise billions through financial sector tax
The European Commission has set out its ideas for the future taxation of the financial sector.
SII to drive M&A in run-off sector
KPMG’s annual run-off survey of UK non-life insurance, has shown that liabilities have shrunk by 21%.
SII to drive M&A in run-off sector
KPMG’s annual run-off survey of UK non-life insurance, has shown that liabilities have shrunk by 21%.
LMA warns of over-regulation of Lloyd's
The Lloyd’s Market Association has warned the proposed regulatory system for the UK is being created around the banks which will make it over-engineered, unsuitable and unjustifiably costly for the general insurance industry.
LMA warns of over-regulation of Lloyd's
The Lloyd’s Market Association has warned the proposed regulatory system for the UK is being created around the banks which will make it over-engineered, unsuitable and unjustifiably costly for the general insurance industry.
Top six insurers only ones safe from SII M&A wave
The incoming Solvency II regime could lead to increased merger activity among European mid-tier insurers, Allianz's Andreas Berger has claimed.
Treasury rejects ABI call for IPT concession
The Treasury has rejected a plea by the Association of British Insurers for a concessionary period when the implementation of the new insurance premium tax rate rises come into effect next year.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
ABI highlights its successes
Your leader 'Breaking up: hard to do?' highlights the importance of the Association of British Insurers effectively representing our general insurance members.
Willis launches Maltese captive
Willis Group has set up its own managed captive insurance facility in Malta.
Willis launches Maltese captive
Willis Group has set up its own managed captive insurance facility in Malta.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
Axa calls for clarity on flooding
Axa is calling on the government to be clear about its plans for the UK’s flood defence strategy and future funding to ensure that households in flood-prone areas continue to be protected.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Video: The changing market, and what it will mean for you
With the insurance market at a cross roads due to the impending introduction of Solvency II, KPMG’S head of general insurance Mark Winlow speaks to Post editor Jonathan Swift about how insurers can face up to the post-recessionary world.
Industry must move quickly to comply with Anti-Bribery Act
Insurance industry accountant and consultant Moore Stephens, said that companies in the UK insurance industry should be making sure that they have proper anti-bribery and corruption controls in place ahead of new legislation which comes into force next…
Insurance Insight October: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance…
Equalities Act may take some employers by surprise
Law firm Beachcroft said that the Equality Act which has been five years in the making and comes into force in 1 October, may take some employers by surprise.
BIS 2010 - News: Solvency II will give competitive advantage to big players
Large diverse European insurers such as Generali, Axa, and Allianz may be the "big winners" under Solvency II, an ABI director has predicted.