Regulation
Fed should have forced banks to take less for AIG swaps
The Federal Reserve should have used its leverage to force banks to take less than AIG's credit default swaps were worth.
ABI calls for government engagement
Acting director general Maggie Craig responds to Queen's speech
Government outlines plans for financial reform
Proposals include new Statutory Council for Financial Stability and plans to strengthen the FSA.
Scor to appeal Spanish fine
French (re)insurer to appeal fine against it from Spainish regulators
Increased regulation poses danger for reinsurers
A panel at the Fitch Ratings Insurance Roadshow noted that increased regulation off the back of the financial crisis could adversely effect reinsurers but may also offer opportunities.
RSA and WWF form new alliance
RSA pushes environmental responsibility further up the agenda
Treasury concerned by "over-hasty" pace of financial regulation
Committee chairman John McFall describes EC plan as "recipe for a muddle".
MMC in $400m settlement
MMC reaches settlement for securities class action lawsuit
Spain fines (re)insurers for price-fixing
Spanish regulators have fined six European (re)insurance companies a total of €120.7m ($180m) for fixing prices on building-defect coverage during the Spanish housing boom.
Equitas wins legal battle over Lloyd's claims
Randall & Quilter to consider next step
Rough justice or a victory for freedom?
A European ruling on group actions looks set to change the legal expenses landscape. Leigh Jackson looks at the ramifications for insurers in the UK.
Pick of the week
Aviva in corporate risk return; contract law threat to SME premiums; Marsh CEO plans review and regulated individuals plummet.