Regulation
Germany drives European recovery
The recovery of the world economy continues, according to the latest quarterly ICC/IFO World Economic Survey.
Open GI launches new broker software`
Open GI has unveiled new software to help brokers meet Financial Services Authority demands for tighter screening practices.
Health & Safety - Enforcement: Changing priorities
A new report claims the Health & Safety Executive has eased off on enforcing key provisions of health and safety law. Chris Green looks into the issue.
Damage management - Accreditation: A credit to the industry
The BDMA was established with the aim of raising professional standards in the damage management sector. Edward Murray reports on what it takes for firms to secure a collective corporate badge of approval.
RSA spotlight - Bob Mendelsohn: Whatever happened to Bob?
Having promised RSA that he would make it his mission to track down its former CEO Bob Mendelsohn to mark the firm's 300th anniversary, Jonathan Swift's job was made somewhat easier than anticipated when he resurfaced at US insurer Navigators last week…
FSA crackdown: whistleblower helps ban unauthorised broker
A whistleblower has helped ban an unauthorised insurance broker from performing any regulated role in financial services, after he was caught using client money to fund a new broking business.
Law firms divided over FSA broker action
Eversheds and Beachcroft have responded to the FSA’s record £150 000 fine and ban on five insurance brokers, announced earlier today.
Aegon Government bailout given EC approval
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules applicable to the financial sector in the current crisis, the recapitalisation of the Dutch insurance company Aegon.
FSA bans five brokers, hands out £150 000 fine
The Financial Services Authority has banned five individuals for failings in relation to insurance fraud. It has also imposed one of its largest ever fines of £150 000 for insurance fraud on one of these individuals and £50 000 on another.
Aegon Government bailout given EC approval
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules applicable to the financial sector in the current crisis, the recapitalisation of the Dutch insurance company Aegon.
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Zurich recruits new investor relations head
Zurich Financial Services Group has today announced the appointment of Debra Broek, currently deputy head of investor relations and rating agency management, to the position of head of investor relations and rating agency management, effective 1…
Exclusive compliance content now available on Post Europe
In our latest article Aia Software’s Mike Davies tackles the tricky issue of document compliance for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages.
European document governance and compliance
Compliance around key insurance documents can be a governance nightmare leading to reputational damage and regulatory penalties for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages. However, Mike Davies explains how applying best…
Exclusive compliance content now available
In our latest article Aia Software’s Mike Davies tackles the tricky issue of document compliance for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages.
European document governance and compliance
Compliance around key insurance documents can be a governance nightmare leading to reputational damage and regulatory penalties for European insurers operating across multiple territories and languages. However, Mike Davies explains how applying best…
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Cyber risks: Something in the air
The controversial Digital Economy Act has threatened the provision of free wireless internet access from the hospitality and retail industry. Mark Wilcox examines the risks faced by those that continue to provide the service.
Post Magazine - 12 August 2010
The August 12 edition of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital interactive e-book.
MoJ job cuts "inevitable" claims union
About 15 000 jobs are at risk at the Ministry of Justice as a result of looming budget cuts, according to a trade union.
CMS Cameron McKenna: FSA “punishing” PPI market
Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has responded angrily to the FSA’s policy announcement on the PPI market.
FSA outlines tough stance on PPI market
The Financial Services Authority has published a policy statement confirming a package of measures to protect consumers in the Payment Protection Insurance market.
Law report: Court supports judge over fire fine for regulatory failures
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.