Regulation
UN Security Council considers (re)insurance ban on Iran
The UN Security Council is considering imposing sanctions on Iran including a ban on (re)insurance for Iranian tankers – WSJ
Biba expresses insurance premium tax concerns
Broker body writes to member on government budget proposals
Allianz calls for tighter fire loss controls
Insurer urges action following ABI fire report
Aon director dissapointed at not "unexpected" government failure
Susan Ross believes Labour failed to consult properly before launching top-up trade credit scheme.
ABI director general admits "dissapointment" at pre-budget announcement
Maggie Craig highlights important role of insurance.
ABI calls for industry-wide surge event plan
The insurance industry is looking to put in place an industry-wide surge event plan in the wake of recent flooding.
Consolidation saved brokers from bankruptcy - KPMG
Consolidation in the market has saved brokers from bankruptcy, but the recession is far from over, says a senior restructuring expert at KPMG.
Europe accused of weak stance on climate emissions
China calls for more action by EU, US and Japan
Treasury looks into firms considered "too important to fail"
The Treasury Committee will seek evidence on the extent to which the structure of the current financial system should be reformed, and certain activities regulated, on the grounds of systemic risk.
Court sanctions Chevanstell’s Arran Insurance transfer
High Court gives green light to Randall & Quilter scheme
Interveiw John Daum, Lockton: American dreams
Katherine Blackler talks to John Daum, executive director at Lockton Re, about his career, mentors and helping build Lockton Re's US platform.
Mexico made simple
Concerns about regulating reinsurance contracts continue to deter potential entrants to the Mexican market, write Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly and Carlos Fan.
Reflecting regulations
After taking a battering from the financial crisis, the focus is on which new regulations will be put in place to prevent a repeat, writes Tim Evershed.
US committee approves bill to set up Federal Insurance Office
The US House Financial Services Committee voted today to approve a bill that for the first time would set up a federal government office to monitor the insurance industry, but not regulate it
FSB denies systemic risk list claims
Body denies reports it targeted 30 global businesses for supevision exercises