Regulation
FSA disappointed with industry criticism of PPI reforms
The Financial Services Authority has published feedback to its plans to reform the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market and announced a further six week consultation on its revised package of measures.
Obama launches fresh attack on health insurers
President Barack Obama launched a fresh attack on health insurers in a speech on Monday and called on fellow Democrats to rise above politics and pass a healthcare overhaul in the next few weeks.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - is it the way forward?
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Government mulls plan to make third party cover for dog owners compulsory
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said: "There is a lot of public concern about dog attacks, including the recent tragic deaths of young children, and about the rise in the number of so-called status dogs used to intimidate or threaten people."
New US sanctions on Iran put the industry on high alert
The US bill to expand the Iran Sanctions Act is being watched keenly by the (re)insurance world, reports Katherine Blackler
Lloyd’s partners with QuIC for Solvency II preparations
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has selected QuIC Financial Technologies to aid its preparations for Solvency II.
Lloyd’s partners with QuIC for Solvency II preparations
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has selected QuIC Financial Technologies to aid its preparations for Solvency II.
Q&A - Vanbreda
In the second of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to the management of Vanbreda, the Belgium-based broker, which is part of the EOS Risq group.
Corporate tax cut in New York proposed by NYIE - Wrynn
The New York Insurance Exchange may seek lower federal corporate tax to enhance its appeal, according to the Insurance Superintendent
Construct a Quote warns businesses on EL plans
Business insurance comparison site Construct a Quote has warned UK businesses that proposals to introduce an Employers Liability Insurance Bureau will not excuse of them of their obligations to staff.
Rehabilitation - Multi-track: A patchwork of approaches
How can insurers and lawyers improve the rehabilitation process for those who have suffered serious injuries? Andrew Underwood looks at the advances made in this field.
Professionalism: Aldermanbury Declaration - Something to declare
The Aldermanbury Declaration sets out some ambitious proposals. Lynn Rouse reports on the ideas put forward and details the task force's vision for 2013.
Election 2010: Interview - Stewart Hosie MP, the SNP
In the second of Post's six-part profile on all the major parties, Jonathan Swift talks to MP Stewart Hosie, the SNP spokesman on finance and Treasury matters, about the party's plans and priorities.
Biba looks to reintroduce midwife cover
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is poised to enter talks with the three members of its professional indemnity broker panel to reintroduce cover for independent midwives.
Hiscox despairs over Tory FSA proposal
Hiscox's chairman has credited a three-fold increase in annual profits on responsible investment strategy, a cautious approach to underwriting catastrophe-exposed risk and a benign mother nature.
Industry challenged to meet 2013 deadline
By December 2013, every single UK broker and insurer will exceed a minimum threshold in terms of the number of their staff qualified to advanced diploma level. That is the vision of the Insurance Profession Task Force that has today unveiled the…
ABI pleased with CEIOPS “positive contribution” on Solvency II
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the publication of Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors report on the implication of Solvency II.
ABI pleased with CEIOPS “positive contribution” on Solvency II
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the publication of Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors report on the implication of Solvency II.
BoA Merrill Lynch responds to Solvency II advice
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has published a report on the latest Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors advice on the implementation of Solvency II.
BoA Merrill Lynch responds to Solvency II advice
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has published a report on the latest Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors advice on the implementation of Solvency II.
Russia to support Iran sanctions
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has said that he still hopes to avoid new punitive measures, but added Russia could not wait forever for cooperation by Tehran.
MASS Chairman welcomes delays to RTA process
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s decision to delay the implementation of the new RTA process to 30 April from 6 April.
Lloyd’s welcomes Geneva Association findings
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has backed the findings of the Geneva Association’s Systemic Risk in Insurance report.
Lloyd’s welcomes Geneva Association findings
Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s has backed the findings of the Geneva Association’s Systemic Risk in Insurance report.