Regulation
FSA reassured over Quinn as administrator plans 20% UK rate hikes
The Irish Government has written to the Financial Services Authority to assure it that any funding needs which emerge at Quinn Insurance’s business there will be met.
FSA reassured over Quinn as administrator plans 20% UK rate hikes
The Irish Government has written to the Financial Services Authority to assure it that any funding needs which emerge at Quinn Insurance’s business there will be met.
FERMA welcomes new EU insurance BER
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed the adoption of the new EU insurance block exemption regulation by the European Commission on 24 March 2010.
FERMA welcomes new EU insurance BER
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has welcomed the adoption of the new EU insurance block exemption regulation by the European Commission on 24 March 2010.
US doomed to another crisis if financial reforms are not implemented – Obama
President Barack Obama scolded the US financial services sector for its "furious efforts" to fight tighter regulation, saying the United States was doomed to another financial crisis if reforms were not implemented.
Swiss Re, Lloyd’s see boost for insurers in Dodd Bill
Proposed plans to create US Treasury Department office to negotiate international regulations have drawn praise from (re)insurers.
Quinn welcomes regulator's decision
Quinn Insurance has welcomed the Financial Regulator's decision to allow it to begin offering private motor insurance cover for provisional licence holders in the UK.
Election 2010: Hung parliament - have your say
With the emergence of the Liberal Democrats as a political force in this election, the issue of a hung parliament is already making headlines.
Quinn welcomes regulator's decision
Quinn Insurance has welcomed the Financial Regulator's decision to allow it to begin offering private motor insurance cover for provisional licence holders in the UK.
Regulator gives Quinn green light for partial UK underwriting return
The Financial Regulator has today modified the direction issued to Quinn Insurance to permit the company to write motor insurance cover for provisional driver licence holders in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland).
Aviva proposes end to final salary pension scheme
Aviva has entered a consultation with its UK employees including RAC staff, regarding proposals to end its final salary pension scheme.
AIG linked with Goldman Sachs legal action as Clegg weighs in
AIG is reported to be considering action against Goldman Sachs.
FSA playing hard ball over Quinn's UK return
The Financial Services Authority is reported to be playing hard ball over Quinn's re-entry into the UK insurance market.
FSA playing hard ball over Quinn's UK return
The Financial Services Authority is reported to be playing hard ball over Quinn's re-entry into the UK insurance market.
Law Reports: Claimant fails to shift blame in electrocution judgment
Paul Tyrone Mann v Northern Electric Distribution (Court of Appeal — 26 February 2010)
Rehabilitation: Back on track
Early intervention with rehabilitation can cut the cost of sickness absence as well as insurance claims. Leigh Jackson asks whether new developments will kick start renewed interest and take up of services in the UK.
ABI backs PI lawyer involvement in ELTO
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the idea of involving personal injury lawyers' data in the Employers' Liability Tracing Office, despite reservations from the legal profession.
Insurers urged to keep up pressure
Lloyd's has warned there is still "more to do" to drive down the Solvency II capital requirements despite the European Commission's move to ease the burden under the latest quantitative impact study.
Allianz claims manager is Bicma president
The Bodily Injury Claims Management Association has named Bob Rabbitts as its new president after Norman Cottingham stood down.
Waiting game for Quinn staff over UK comeback
Quinn Insurance should discover whether it can begin underwriting UK business again by the end of the week, Post understands.
US Congress extends National Flood Insurance Program
President Barack Obama has signed into law legislation that extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through to 31 May.
Quinn UK re-opening D-day tomorrow as individuals cited for woes
It has been claimed that the Financial Regulator is investigating improper conduct by individuals as well as at the failure of systems and internal controls which led to Quinn Insurance's solvency problems.
Quinn UK re-opening D-day tomorrow as individuals cited for woes
It has been claimed that the Financial Regulator is investigating improper conduct by individuals as well as at the failure of systems and internal controls which led to Quinn Insurance's solvency problems.
Comment - MoJ reforms: Roadworthy
Reforms to speed up the claims of those injured in road traffic accidents are imminent ‹ and it is in everyone¹s interest to make them work, says Nick Starling.