Regulation
Hoban pledges 'dedicated' resource for insurance
The Conservative Party has attempted to allay the insurance industry's fears that it will be tarred with the same brush as banks, if the party comes to power this year and scraps the current regulator, by promising 'dedicated resources' to the sector.
Aviva's new GI boss lambasts UK ambulance-chasing culture
In his first full interview David McMillan tells Post he will take up the issue with the Association of British Insurers.
SFO to take no action against Madoff UK arm
The Serious Fraud Office has completed its investigation into Madoff Securities International, the UK arm of Bernard Madoff's investment scheme, and has found insufficient evidence to take action against the firm.
CEIOPS agrees to co-operate closer with Swiss regulator
Members have also decided the Swiss supervisory regime of reinsurance undertakings equivalent to that applying to EU reinsurers.
CEIOPS agrees to co-operate closer with Swiss regulator
Members have also decided the Swiss supervisory regime of reinsurance undertakings equivalent to that applying to EU reinsurers.
US commercial insurance buyers take issue with Obama's budget blueprint
The Risk and Insurance Management Society, expressed its deep concern with plan to reduce or elminate the federal underpinnings of terrorism insurance.
Obama aims to eliminate terrorism subsidy for insurers
Barack Obama has proposed eliminating insurers' terrorism subsidy in his 2011 Budget.
Osborne outlines UK recovery plan
Shadow Chancellor details the eight benchmarks against which it hopes its success to be judged if it wins the upcoming election.
Osborne outlines UK recovery plan
Shadow Chancellor details the eight benchmarks against which it hopes its success to be judged if it wins the upcoming election.
Environment Agency backs new flood test centre
Simulator aims to recreate the devastating effects of a flood to test products designed to defend homes, businesses and people.
OFT considers Marsh and HSBC deal
The Office of Fair Trading has issued an invitation to interested third parties to comment on Marsh's planned takeover of HSBC Insurance Brokers.
US projected to fall to $1.56trn deficit
The United States will project on Monday that it is budgeting for a $1.56trn deficit for 2011, reports have said.
Scottish Lion decision "not the end"
Today’s decision by the Inner Court of Session, which found in favour of Scottish Lion, is by no means the end of the matter, according to law firm Elborne Mitchell.
Scottish Lion ruling overturned
PwC partner Dan Schwarzmann "delighted" by outcome as the Scottish Lion ruling is overturned.
FSA to publish insurer complaint figures in August
The Financial Services Authority has today confirmed that it will require firms to publish information on how they handle complaints, to help people see how firms are performing in this important area and to drive up complaints handling standards across…
FSCS appoints new chief executive
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has appointed Mark Neale as its new chief executive
Gen Re health business opens in Japan
Gen Re—one of Berkshire Hathaway's reinsurance arms—is opening a branch office for its life and health reinsurance business in Tokyo.
Swiss Re fined by Swiss stock exchange
The Sanction Commission of the SIX Swiss Exchange has imposed a CHF 50,000 fine on Swiss Re.
Insurers support banks against tougher regulation at Davos
Lloyd's, Zurich and Swiss Re have leant their support to bankers attempting to fend of reforms of the financial services industry at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Biba responds to new government signposting proposals
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the new policy statement from the Government’s equality office.
Financial Services Authority issues Walker Review consultation paper
The FSA has issued a consultation paper on effective governance standards within firms which aims to implement a number of recommendations in the Walker Review.
CEIOPS agrees to set up new Solvency II task force
Body to deliver QIS5, the final qualititative impact study under Solvency II.
CEIOPS agrees to set up new Solvency II task force
Body to deliver QIS5, the final qualititative impact study under Solvency II.
Investing in the Profession: Video interview with Sandy Scott, CII
Sandy Scott, chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute and driving force behind the General Insurance Taskforce talks to Ant Gould about the challenges and opportunities facing the general insurance industry in its quest to embrace…