Regulation
Swiss Re gets Malaysian retakaful licence
Swiss reinsurance giant can now write islamic insurance business in Asian country
Kiss of life
Cameron McNaught examines the reforms proposed for Scotland's Courts in the long awaited report from leading judge, Lord Gill.
Bermuda regulator proposes new requirements for (re)insurers
The Bermuda Monetary Authority has published three market communications outlining proposals on various enhancements to its regulatory framework for Bermuda (re)insurers.
Scottish civil justice review "welcome" news for insurers
Lord Gill's long-awaited review outlines plans to streamline court system
Axa chief: no need to change rules on insurers’ capital
European insurers shouldn’t be required to increase capital reserves as they play a “stabilizing” role in the financial system and pose “no systemic risk” to markets, Axa SA’s CEO Henri de Castries said.
The end is nigh?
A recent court ruling throws fresh doubt on the use of solvent schemes of arrangement in the UK. Tim Goodger looks at the implications.
Defamation battlefield
High-profile defamation disputes have prompted legal developments that could hold implications elsewhere. Tim Smith explains why insurers should keep an eye on new rules relating to costs and premium recoverability.
Changing times
With the Competition Commission ready to effect its report on the payment protection insurance market, Drazen Jaksic looks at what insurers must do to comply.
FDIC proposes prepayment of three years of fees
FDIC proposes prepayment of three years of fees
US Senate panel rejects public healthcare insurance option
A US Senate panel has rejected a government-run healthcare insurance option
FSA unveils new PPI complaints measures
185,000 previously rejected claims due to be reopened
Report: FDIC preparing to ask banks to prepay $36bn
The US regulator could banks to prepay $36bn in premiums to replenish the deposit insurance fund.
Chinese regulator defines new insurer rules
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission has created new standards in the country's personal accident insurance sector.
E&Y licenses EMB capital modelling software
E&Y reviews Igloo model ahead of Solvency II deadline
Treasury to address Post's Business Leaders' Forum Parliamentary Reception
Alison Cottrell, director of financial services, HM Treasury and John McFall MP, chairman of the Treasury Select Committee to speak at the BLF reception at the House of Commons.
Post Magazine 24 September - PDF
This week's issue of Post Magazine is now available as a PDF for all full subscribers.
Post Powerlist 2009
The Post team name the major players in the general insurance industry who have made an impact in 2009 and are expected to play a significant role in shaping the industry in 2010 and beyond
Brushing up
Building Regulations on energy performance are set to bring long-term benefits to UK businesses with brokers able to play a useful role" so now is the time to brush up your understanding, says Steve Ford.
Security matters
The HSBC Group was fined £3.19m for information security failings by the Financial Services Authority. Jonathan Davies examines what this could mean for the wider financial industry.