Regulation
Catlin UK joins IUA
Catlin UK has voted to join the International Underwriting Association.
BLM re-elects senior partner
The partners at Berrymans Lace Mawer have re-elected Terry Renouf as their national senior partner for a second term until 31 March 2012.
New guides from Unum
Unum has published two new guides to help intermediaries advise clients on their Group Risk benefits during the recession.
Lloyd’s praises political agreement in Solvency II Directive
Lloyd's has responded to the Level 1 Framework Directive for implementation of Solvency II by the European Commission.
FSA issues customer warning about Manchester-based broker
The Financial Services Authority has issued a consumer warning about Bridgewater House UK.
Solvency II decision abandons group support regime
Law firm, CMS Cameron McKenna has expressed disappointment with the recent consensus on the Solvency II Directive.
Guardian Holdings names interim boss
Peter Austin is stepping down from his position as chief executive of Guardian Holdings Insurance Services on 31 March.
Advent Syndicate agrees quota share arrangement
Following the major fluctuation in US Dollar exchange rate, Advent has completed its review of the 2009 plans of Syndicate 780 and has received approval from Lloyd's for the revised arrangements.
PricewaterhouseCoopers welcomes Solvency ll compromise
PricewaterhouseCoopers welcomes the compromise reached on the Level 1 Framework Directive for implementation of Solvency II by the European Commission and believes this makes approval more certain before the summer.
ABI responds to Solvency II Directive
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued a statement in response to the he Solvency II Directive, which has set a new framework of regulatory requirements for insurers across Europe and has been agreed in Brussels. The directive will adopt…
ABI disappointment at missed Solvency II opportunity
The Association of British Insuers has admitted disappointment at today's Solvency II directive agreement.
Solvency 2 framework agreed on
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, today welcomed the news that informal but unanimous agreement has been reached at political level in Europe on the text of the proposed Solvency 2 Framework Directive after prolonged…
Allied World starts Hong Kong office with raft of AIG hires
Allied World, the Bermudian (re)insurer, has opened a brnach office in Hong Kong.
CII admits "caution" in 2009 after 7% jump in revenue
The Chartered Insurance Institute has reported a 7% growth in revenue to £30.3m (2007: £28.4m) and a 2% rise in membership to over 93 000 members in 2008. Operating surplus was £0.8m (2007: £0.6m) and the net surplus, after investment returns and…
Keeping it inside
Legal update: internal investigations
Aon calls for help from government
Aon has called on the government to do more to help the credit insurance industry by acting to help ...
Appointment at Beazley
Beazley Group has promoted Patrick Hartigan to lead its reinsurance division with effect from 1 Au...
Gas leak cancels CII dinner
The Chartered Insurance Institute's president's dinner had to be cancelled at the last minute follow...
Top 10 Post stories
The top 10 most popular stories on postonline.co.uk over the last week were: 1. Willis boss Plumeri...
Bring it on back
Liability: Product recall
North of the Border: specialist health & safety division for Scotland
Towards the end of last year, the Crown office announced the creation of a dedicated specialist divi...
LAM future in the balance
Both sides are awaiting the outcome of an appeal hearing to decide the future of London Authorities'...
Aspray fined by FSA
The Financial Services Authority has fined Blackburn insurance broker Aspray £21,000 for failings in...
Reflections on 2002
With seven weeks to go until the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference, Post travels bac...